A star shade of the Manucurist palette, Indian Summer draws its energy from faraway lands. A journey back to the roots of our iconic shades.
Inside the mind of a fashion genius
Available in Green polish and Green Flash gel polish, Indian Summer red is a blend of tones ranging from ochre to sienna, along with brick, rust, or terracotta red.
Comforting and warm, this multi-tonal shade evokes the earth and invites you to escape.
Celebrated by fashion and design legends for its natural yet sophisticated appeal, this fiery red even became a signature shade of couturier Yves Saint Laurent. Captivated by cultural diversity, this fashion visionary first drew on African clay and laterite pigments for his designs.
In 1977, he launched the women's fragrance "Opium". Originally created for the Empress of China, this sensual, powerful fragrance with a provocative name went on to become a perfumery bestseller. At its launch, its brick-red bottle shaped like an Inrō (a small Japanese box) was considered a true work of art, a symbol of luxury and elegance.
A few years later, during the Yves Saint Laurent Spring-Summer 1982 fashion show, this warm shade made another appearance among traditional Indian dresses and turbans. More recently, the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech, opened in 2018, echoes the designer's beloved hue with its red brick roof crafted from Moroccan clay. Indian Summer carries on this very legacy, sitting right alongside the other blazing shades of the Green Flash™ red gel polish collection.
A craving for summer and travel
Authentic and elegant, Indian Summer red can be worn in so many ways. Style-wise, its warm character brightens any silhouette and inspires wanderlust. This bold, intense shade is surprisingly versatile to style.
Pairing it with light, neutral shades (white or beige) softens its intensity. With grey, it brings a modern, chic touch. A quintessential natural hue, it naturally pairs with raw materials such as raffia, straw, or wicker. Elevate your accessories: wooden wedges, a wicker bag, or a raffia tote for a quintessential summer look.
If you choose Indian Summer for your home decor, it pairs effortlessly with other earthy, clay tones. Brown, khaki, or ecru contrast beautifully with this orange-red hue. It also pairs well with black or off-white to keep spaces balanced. But green, in every shade, remains the ultimate pairing. A dream combination that inspires wanderlust...
