For decades, Jennifer Aniston has been setting new beauty trends with effortless glam looks after glam looks – hello 'The Rachel'! Most recently, however, it's not her hair that we're gushing over, but her nails with a colour that we predict is going to be big this autumn season.
Earlier this week, the beloved Friends actress graced the September 2025 cover of Vanity Fair magazine in a show-stopping blush-toned gown. And while she looked gorgeous in the strappy, embellished fashion number, it was actually her manicure that truly stole the show. A deep, sophisticated plum polish perfectly punctuated the look – and it turns out, it's the it shade for autumn 2025.
Jen's nails were prepped by @nailsbydiem and polished by @chuenails using Manucurist's eco-friendly Victoria Plum varnish – a rich, berry-hued tone that screams 90s nostalgia but with a modern twist. Think back to the classic moody mauves and vampy wines of the era, but cleaner, glossier, and far more wearable.
Leave it to Jen An to revive a 90s vibe in the most elevated way possible.
Paired with a big, bouncy blowout and sensual cutout gown, the shade added the perfect pop of colour; subtly dramatic, yet understated enough to wear from day to night. It's a transitional nail look, if you will, and it comes just in time for sweater weather.
You heard it here first, folks! Prepare to see this exact 'Victoria Plum' shade everywhere in the coming weeks, from magazine covers to your local nail salon...
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
