Our first NYFW was chaotic but definitely one for the books. Our KIJIBAE team had the opportunity to have our gel nail strips designs be featured in Kim Shui’s SS26 New York Fashion Week Show this past weekend.
While our team has worked endlessly to make sure everything was prepped and can be executed perfectly, we can proudly say that we loved how everything turned out for being NYFW newbies.
For those who aren’t familiar with New York Fashion Week (NYFW), it is a fashion industry event which allows designers the opportunity to showcase their new collections for the first time. These events take place in September for Spring/Summer collections and in February for Fall/Winter collections. While September is historically on the larger scale for these events, it was definitely an experience that we can never forget. We had the opportunity to work alongside our new Creative Director, Sojin Oh (@sojinails on Instagram), and her team to ensure our designs were prepped and ready before hitting the runway.
Bringing Kijibae to New York Fashion Week was more than just a milestone—it was proof that Korean beauty innovation belongs on global stages. We’ve always believed DIY nails could be elevated, and now we’ve shown that even nail strips can walk the runway.
KIJIBAE’s NYFW LOOKS:
Shop these looks fresh off the runway!
Our “dotted” manicure design, featuring chrome dots placed at the lower corner of each nail on a clear base and paired with a big bedazzled “K” charm.
Our “fishnet” manicure design with a repeated white crisscross design over a clear base, paired with a big bedazzled “K” charm.
Our “chilled pearl”creamy white manicure with a shimmery metallic base for a chic look, paired with a big bedazzled “K” charm.
Our “boxed out” abstract manicure with black box details positioned uniquely on each nail over a clear base.
Our “wifey” manicure features a soft white ombré over a natural pink base – subtle, clean, and effortlessly chic.
Our “midnight butterfly” manicure features a sleek black base with a half-blooming pink flower accent on the side of the nail, paired with solid black nails for a polished look.
Our “spot on” manicure with a brown and cream polka dot design, featuring the opposite color on each side of the gel nail strip.
Our “peach iced tea” manicure with a simple peach orange ombré with a glossy jelly nail finish for a vibrant yet clean look.
Our “white out” manicure with a minimalistic white box detail at the base of each nail on a clear base.
Our “fine line” manicure with a bold and linear black stripe running vertically down the nail on a clear base mixed with our “midnight butterfly” design.
We would like to thank Kim Shui’s team for giving us the opportunity of a lifetime for NYFW, Sojin Oh’s team for helping us prep the nails for the show, and last but not least our KIJIBAE team for working so hard on bringing Kijibae’s new era to life. This is just the beginning!