Nail design brand "EVA®" (Representative: Ehaha Shimizu) will unveil the latest collection by nail designer EVA at "Japan Nail Fashion Week 2026 A/W," to be held in Ginza, Tokyo, on Monday, May 18, 2026.
At this event, a runway show centered on nail designs will be presented. Models showcasing the latest designs will appear, expressing a "worldview where nails are not just a part of fashion but the main attraction."
A New Form of Fashion Where Nails Are the "Main Act"
Until now, nails have generally been treated as a "supporting role" in fashion. However, this event proposes a new runway where nail art created by the nail designer themselves takes center stage, making nails the main attraction.
EVA has been active backstage at fashion weeks in Paris, France, Milan, Italy, and other global locations for over 10 years since 2016, and has been working as a nail designer since 2019. Based on that experience, she continues her activities both domestically and internationally, aiming for "a world where nails are a natural part of fashion."
This initiative is a new challenge to evolve nail art from "beauty" to "profession and expression," with the aim of nurturing the next generation of nail designers and expanding the industry's potential.
From a "Regular Nailist" to the World—Reasons for Continuing the Challenge
EVA built her career while raising four children, starting with salon work. From there, she expanded her field of activity to the stages of global fashion weeks.
Behind this is a strong desire for: "Women to regain their sparkle without suppressing what they want to do."
Currently, in addition to her own activities, she is also focusing on nurturing the next generation of nail designers.
She supports establishing nails as a "profession" and connecting them to the stage of collections.
Through these activities, she is presenting new career options that go beyond the fixed idea of "nailist = salon work."
Nail Designer EVA Profile
Ehaha Shimizu (EVA)
Founder of the nail design brand "EVA®."
While operating a nail salon in Sakai City, Osaka, she is active as a nail designer working at fashion weeks in Paris, Milan, New York, and other global cities.
In 2024, she launched the nail accessory brand "EVA," delivering "an experience of confidence from fingertips" to those who cannot wear nails or busy women.
Currently, while active both domestically and internationally, she is also focusing on nurturing and producing nail designers.
Top-Class Nail Designer in Japan with Proven Track Record
EVA has 19 years of experience in nail art. She has over 10 years of experience as a Japanese nail designer active at fashion weeks in Paris and Milan.
To date, she has participated in a total of 38 fashion weeks over 10 years in more than 5 countries worldwide, including Paris, Milan, New York, London, and Dubai. She also has experience winning international competitions.
As a Japanese nail designer, she is one of the few who continuously disseminates internationally acclaimed nail designs.
She is also working to increase awareness of the profession of nail designer through pop-up exhibitions at Hanshin Department Store and Sogo.
EVA's Main Achievements
Participated in a total of 38 fashion weeks over 10 years in more than 5 countries worldwide.
2016 🇫🇷 PARIS Fashion Week 2017 S/S
2018 🇺🇸 NAILPRO Competition IBS Las Vegas / Salon Success Novice 1st Place
2019 🇫🇷 PARIS Fashion Week 2020 S/S
2022 🇮🇹 Milan Nail Fashion Week 2023 S/S
2023 🇫🇷🇺🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹🇦🇪 Paris, NY, London, Milan, Dubai Fashion Weeks
2024 🇫🇷🇮🇹 Paris, Milan Nail Fashion Week each season participation
2025 🇮🇹🇫🇷 Milan, Paris Fashion Week 2026 S/S participation
May 2026 🇯🇵 Scheduled to present at Japan Nail Fashion Week 2026 A/W (Tokyo, Ginza)
Event Overview
Event Name: Japan Nail Fashion Week 2026 A/W
Date: May 18, 2026
Location: Ginza, Tokyo
Content: Runway show by nail designers, collection unveiling
Part 1 15:50 OPEN 16:05 Runway 17:05 Exhibition 17:20 End
Part 2 18:05 OPEN 18:20 Runway 19:00
FACT BOX
- Source: PR TIMES
- Category: Event
- Dates in source: 2017 S/S / 2020 S/S