40 Years of Beauty

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1995

Chanel Nail Colour: The sleepy category of manicures didn't know what hit it when Chanel introduced a super-dark plum polish that, for all intents and purposes, looked nearly black on nails. Originally created for Chanel's Fall/Winter 1994 show, it hit counters the following Spring. Since then, it's been the brand's top selling color. ($26, chanel.com)

Photo by: courtesy of the subject

1995

Chanel Nail Colour: The sleepy category of manicures didn't know what hit it when Chanel introduced a super-dark plum polish that, for all intents and purposes, looked nearly black on nails. Originally created for Chanel's Fall/Winter 1994 show, it hit counters the following Spring. Since then, it's been the brand's top selling color. ($26, chanel.com)