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# Rhinestone Manicures
Prada Shows Off Rhinestone-Stone Encrusted Fingernails

By Bianca | Published 2009-03-04 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinestone-manicures-prada-shows-off-rhinestone-stone-encrusted-fingernails
References: [prada](http://www.prada.com)

Glittering just like the baubles fastened to her Prada clutches, Ymre Stiekema's poison green nails truly make a statement.

The Prada 2009 Resort ad campaign features [bejeweled green, black and purple clutches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peroni) with chained straps as well as Prada shoes, but the stand out element could arguably be the [rhinestone-encrusted fingernails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabled-gemgel) being flashed by the model from the Netherlands.

It seems rhinestones are encrusting everything these days, even us -- we've even seen [rhinestones on lips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-nails) before, as you can among the cluster of related trends below.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Rhinestone-encrusted Accessories:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate rhinestones into their accessory lines, creating unique and eye-catching products.
- **Statement Nails:** Potential for nail salons and beauty brands to offer rhinestone manicures as a trendy and bold nail art option.
- **Rhinestone Embellishments:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate rhinestones into their designs, adding a touch of glamour and luxury to their collections.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion Accessories:** Incorporating rhinestones into accessory lines can disrupt the fashion accessories industry by offering unique and attention-grabbing products.
- **Beauty and Nail Salons:** Offering rhinestone manicures as a trendy nail art option can disrupt the beauty and nail salon industry by attracting customers looking for bold and statement-making nails.
- **Fashion Design:** Adding rhinestone embellishments to fashion designs can disrupt the fashion industry by elevating the overall look of garments and creating a luxurious aesthetic.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [High-Fashion Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prabal-gurung-x-kiss.md)
- [Jewelry-Inspired Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essie-gel-couture-bedazzled-collection.md)
- [Luxury Jewelry Collection Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couleur-vivante.md)
- [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md)
- [Sparkling Crystal Hangbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe.md)
- [Collaborative Statement Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs.md)
- [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md)
- [Crystal-Encrusted Stealthy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-plus-moonlight.md)
- [Ultra-Luxe Rhinestone Earphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glam-earpods-holder.md)
