Rihanna’s Simple French Manicure Is the Chicest Fall Nail Inspo

Rihanna loves a French manicure. She’s worn it every which way, too—she’s tried it with black flame tips, silver shimmer, and a chrome finish, each time infusing her It Girl factor into the classic design. And, she’s at it again, this time embracing the nails in an unexpected shape.

New York Fashion Week is almost over, and in the midst of the chaos, Rihanna touched down with an appearance. First, she arrived at the Alaïa show on September 6, wearing nothing but a crystal mesh cape and a corset. Later that night, the multi-hyphenate changed into a chocolate brown gown for after-party events, donning a perfectly simple square French manicure.

Square nail shapes aren’t as controversial as they used to be, but square French nails are as the 2000s as it gets. Still, Rihanna makes the look feel renewed—the medium-length nails had a very thin French tip that felt pared back in comparison to a thick half-moon design that is more nostalgic. The no-fuss manicure continues the trend of celebrities co-signing simple, basic nail looks, which isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

For her night out, RiRi opted for a draped long-sleeved chocolate brown gown that she paired with large oversized sunglasses, a vintage Christian Dior bag, and in Rihanna fashion, lots of diamonds. She wore voluminous curls in a middle part that had the prettiest wave with party-ready glam including a shimmery silver eyeshadow and highlighter on her cheeks.

If you needed another reason to try a French manicure this season, let Rihanna’s no-fuss take on the design be your guiding inspiration.