Style Swoon: Nicki Minaj launches a first-of-its-kind press-on nail brand, Rachel Zoe celebrates Women's History Month, Kenneth Cole supports mental health, and more of the week's most stylish happenings
- Nicki Minaj launches first-ever luxurious and affordable press-on nail brand (limited styles featuring hundreds of gems) with her personal nail technician
- Rachel Zoe celebrates Women's History Month with Julianne Hough and other fearless women
- Kenneth Cole designs limited edition collection in support of mental health
When it comes to style, we are all inspired by what we see; whether it be a well-dressed celebrity, a blow-your-mind catwalk presentation or even a fashionable passerby.
As fashion editors, we're moved by all of the above, and then some. We're exposed to under-the-radar labels; we get a first-hand look at collections months before they hit stores; we attend VIP events; we're tapped into brands with chic-yet-cheap offerings and we shop — a lot.
To share our knowledge, FEMAIL brings you Style Swoon, a weekly series of the latest, greatest and on the verge. We hope this Friday series will serve as a buying guide and point of inspiration for all.
Today we focus on must-see product launches and chic industry parties.
![Rachel Zoe celebrates CURATEUR’s Spring Supper with a Tanqueray Martini in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday, March 12th](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82528959-13203013-image-a-6_1710540306263.jpg)
Rachel Zoe celebrates CURATEUR’s Spring Supper with a Tanqueray Martini in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday, March 12th
I am woman, hear me roar
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Rachel Zoe and Fairmont Century Plaza teamed up to organize a soiree in honor of bold and fearless women.
Zoe looked amazing in an animal print pant set accessorized with multiple heavy handed necklaces for the evening.
Guests like Victoria Justice - in a two tone dress featuring a big white bow - where there to celebrate the latest cover of CURATEUR featuring Julianne Hough.
Cover girl Julianne turned heads in a red dress that hugged her curves in all the right places.
Signature Tanqueray cocktails were served, including the Tanqueray Dry Martini, French 75, and Cucumber & Mint Tanqueray & Tonic.
![Victoria Justice raises a toast to CURATEUR’s Spring Supper with a Tanqueray French 75](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82529013-13203013-image-a-7_1710540322942.jpg)
Victoria Justice raises a toast to CURATEUR’s Spring Supper with a Tanqueray French 75
![Julianne Hough celebrates her cover feature on CURATEUR Spring Issue in a stunning red dress](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82529033-13203013-image-a-8_1710540332340.jpg)
Julianne Hough celebrates her cover feature on CURATEUR Spring Issue in a stunning red dress
Salon-style nails at home
On Friday, March 15th, Nicki Minaj launched her first-ever luxurious press-on nail brand, Pink Friday Nails.
Inspired by her own press-on problems – the nails never fit her, and the designs weren’t good enough – the rap star sensation partnered with her actual nail technician Yvett G to design the brand’s product and oversee production.
The collection includes 11 dynamic designs in a wide range of colorways, from matte and chrome bases to camo patterns, and much more.
There are four custom shapes – stiletto, coffin, square, and almond – in five lengths, including short, medium, long, XL, and XXL/
Customers can order a design in their favorite length and shape - a first in the press-on market.
![On Friday, March 15th, Nicki Minaj launched her first-ever luxurious press-on nail brand, Pink Friday Nails](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82529001-13203013-image-a-27_1710540463883.jpg)
On Friday, March 15th, Nicki Minaj launched her first-ever luxurious press-on nail brand, Pink Friday Nails
![The collection includes 11 dynamic designs in a wide range of colorways, from matte and chrome bases to camo patterns, and much more](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82528957-13203013-image-a-26_1710540454572.jpg)
The collection includes 11 dynamic designs in a wide range of colorways, from matte and chrome bases to camo patterns, and much more
The vegan and cruelty-free brand was first dreamed up when Nicki became a mother and switched to press-ons.
'When I became a mom, I couldn’t spend as much time getting my nails done as when I only had to worry about me, so it became a necessity to create fly, QUALITY press-on nails,' said Nicki Minaj.
'I told my team when we started Pink Friday Nails that if I don’t want to wear them, I’m not going to even attempt to sell them because our customers aren’t stupid.
'Pink Friday Nails are the ACTUAL nails I wear designed by my ACTUAL nail tech. And I have VERY small nail beds, so normally press-ons are way too big and don’t hit the same.
'Our nails come from short to the longest length I wear, in ALL shapes, all sizes, and polishes.'
![Pink Friday Nails](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82528961-13203013-s-a-41_1710542527987.jpg)
![Pink Friday Nails](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82528979-13203013-s-m-40_1710542519848.jpg)
'When I became a mom, I couldn’t spend as much time getting my nails done as when I only had to worry about me, so it became a necessity to create fly, QUALITY press-on nails,' said Nicki Minaj
![Pink Friday Nails](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82529019-13203013-s-m-42_1710542532872.jpg)
![Pink Friday Nails](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82529023-13203013-s-a-43_1710542550583.jpg)
Some of the brand’s limited-edition designs are only available in small quantities and feature as many as 300-400 gems and charms on a single set
For the launch collection, Nicki recreated her press-on set that famously fell off during the MTV VMAs and was later sold on eBay for $55,000.
Some of the brand’s limited-edition designs are only available in small quantities and feature as many as 300-400 gems and charms on a single set.
The brand offers a high-end look at a very affordable price with sets retailing for $19.99-$24.99.
![The brand offers a high-end look at a very affordable price with sets retailing for $19.99-$24.99](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82528981-13203013-image-a-5_1710540294512.jpg)
The brand offers a high-end look at a very affordable price with sets retailing for $19.99-$24.99
Fashion for a cause
Footwear designer Kenneth Cole and Happy Jack celebrated a second limited edition collection in support of mental health.
The collection will launch on March 20th on International Day of Happiness.
100% of net proceeds will go to The Happy Jack Foundation in support of the University of Denver to continue The Jack Nathan Scholarship for The Arts Program.
'Happy Jack' is Jack Nathan, a selfless, creative soul who eased his anxiety and depression via art therapy and by letting those with the same challenges know they are never alone.
After Jack passed suddenly and accidentally at the age of 19, due to accidental fentanyl poisoning, his devoted family and friends continue his hope-fueled mission to end the stigma associated with depression, an illness that is often misunderstood.
![Kenneth Cole and Happy Jack celebrated a second limited edition collection in support of mental health](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82529057-13203013-image-a-1_1710540126795.jpg)
Kenneth Cole and Happy Jack celebrated a second limited edition collection in support of mental health
![As a founder of The Mental Health Coalition, designer Kenneth Cole thought collaborating with Happy Jack was the perfect way to start mental health conversations with new audiences](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82529045-13203013-image-a-30_1710541233904.jpg)
As a founder of The Mental Health Coalition, designer Kenneth Cole thought collaborating with Happy Jack was the perfect way to start mental health conversations with new audiences
As a founder of The Mental Health Coalition, designer Kenneth Cole thought collaborating with Happy Jack was the perfect way to start mental health conversations with new audiences.
The unisex collection is geared towards the GEN Z consumer and features an embroidered crewneck ($125) and sweat shorts ($65) set, striped t-shirt ($50), bucket hat ($40) and tube socks ($20).
To remind us all to check in on those who may be struggling and to promote more open conversations, items in the collection feature the question, “Happy?”.
![The unisex collection is geared towards the GEN Z consumer and features an embroidered crewneck ($125) and sweat shorts ($65) set, striped t-shirt ($50), bucket hat ($40) and tube socks ($20)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82529051-13203013-image-a-31_1710541245056.jpg)
The unisex collection is geared towards the GEN Z consumer and features an embroidered crewneck ($125) and sweat shorts ($65) set, striped t-shirt ($50), bucket hat ($40) and tube socks ($20)
![100% of net proceeds will go to The Happy Jack Foundation in support of the University of Denver to continue The Jack Nathan Scholarship for The Arts Program](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82529063-13203013-image-a-9_1710540343710.jpg)
100% of net proceeds will go to The Happy Jack Foundation in support of the University of Denver to continue The Jack Nathan Scholarship for The Arts Program
An elegant rebrand
On Tuesday, March 12th Rue Sophie Co-Founder and Creative Director, Sabina Vilusic, celebrated the label's rebrand and Spring/Summer 2024 collection with an intimate dinner at La Mercerie located at 53 Howard in New York City.
Joining the party was Leandra Medine Cohen, Jacquelyn Jablonski, Ugbad Abdi, Ella Emhoff, Audrey Hilfiger, Arianna Margulis, Abi Hoffman, and Linh Niller Skvortsova, among others.
Dressed in designs by the the luxury label, guests mingled before being guided to their assigned seats at a long, stunning table.
![On Tuesday, March 12th Rue Sophie Co-Founder and Creative Director, Sabina Vilusic, celebrated the label's rebrand and Spring/Summer 2024 collection with an intimate dinner at La Mercerie located at 53 Howard](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82529065-13203013-image-a-11_1710540356496.jpg)
On Tuesday, March 12th Rue Sophie Co-Founder and Creative Director, Sabina Vilusic, celebrated the label's rebrand and Spring/Summer 2024 collection with an intimate dinner at La Mercerie located at 53 Howard
![The simple-yet-chic table setting included white tulips and candles as centerpieces— on brand with the elegantly understated collection](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82529067-13203013-image-a-10_1710540353234.jpg)
The simple-yet-chic table setting included white tulips and candles as centerpieces— on brand with the elegantly understated collection
The simple-yet-chic table setting included white tulips and candles as centerpieces— on brand with the elegantly understated collection.
A message from the label: 'We craft garments made to seamlessly transition with you—emphasizing utility, sophistication, and lasting relevance.
Meant for both deliberate dressing and ad hoc adaptability, Rue Sophie is for traversing the familiar and the new; for transcending the sum of simple parts.'
![Joining Sabina at the party was Leandra Medine Cohen and Freya Drohan, among others](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82529069-13203013-image-a-12_1710540366356.jpg)
Joining Sabina at the party was Leandra Medine Cohen and Freya Drohan, among others
![Dressed in designs by the the luxury label, guests like Vienna Skye mingled before being guided to their assigned seats](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/15/22/82529071-13203013-image-a-13_1710540371309.jpg)
Dressed in designs by the the luxury label, guests like Vienna Skye mingled before being guided to their assigned seats