OPI’s latest collection draws inspiration from the world of ‘Wicked’
OPI and Universal Pictures have come together on a collection of polishes inspired by the highly anticipated film, “Wicked.”
Featuring 12 color-matched shades in its Nail Lacquer and GelColor featuring OPI Intelli-gel Technology, the collection also includes nine Infinite Shine shades and four xPress/On press-on styles.
The colors and designs in the line are inspired by the world of “Wicked,” and include a glow-in-the-dark shade, as well as shimmers, pearls and cremes.
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In addition, OPI shared that the film’s make-up, hair and prosthetics designer, Frances Hannon, used the brand’s products to create the movie’s nail looks, which are integral looks for the characters Glinda, Elphaba and Madame Morrible and others.
“The rich sets and costumes, lead character arcs, and shades of green found in nature, inspired fantastical nail looks,” explains Wicked make-up, hair and prosthetics designer Frances Hannon. "I wanted the nails to help tell the characters’ stories, including Elphaba’s (Cynthia Erivo) natural green nails as an extension of her skin color as the film starts. Elphaba’s manicure progresses to a longer, stronger look with powerful nail art as she develops her sense of self and discovers her true potential. Glinda’s (Ariana Grande) French manicure is stylish, elegant, and timeless with small emerald embellishments to reflect her privilege and popularity. I’ve been a longtime fan of OPI for its exceptional quality and variety of beautiful colors. I enjoyed layering green shades together and playing with artificial nails during filming. I’m thrilled to see many of these looks come to life for everyone to enjoy.”
The 12 limited-edition shades that will be color-matched and available in Nail Lacquer and GelColor Intelli-Gel System include:
- Defying Gravity: A black with blue and sliver shimmer;
- Nessa-ist Rose: A rosy red crème;
- Let’s Rejoicify: A purple with red and gold shimmer;
- Oz-mazing: A light gold shimmer;
- Witch O’Clock: A green crème;
- Fiyero’s My Mani: A cobalt blue;
- Ga-Linda: A light pink shimmer;
- Oh, For Oz Sake: A white with pink and green pearlescence;
- Ozitively Elphaba: A green with gold pearlescence;
- I’m the Wonderfullest: A blue with a multi-colored shimmer;
- Glinda the Good!: A hot pink shimmer; and
- Love You So Munchkin: A yellow and gold shimmer.
“OPI x Wicked has been a true collaboration that started organically. We began working with the makeup artist, set designer, and costume designer, and the excitement built from there,” explains OPI co-founder and brand ambassador Suzi Weiss-Fischmann. “There was so much inspiration on set, and it translated to tons of effects and colors all inspired by this magical world of Wicked. Once the shades were created, we worked with Universal to co-create names based on the movie’s themes and characters.”
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The nine limited-edition Infinite Shine shades include:
- It’s the Shiz: A gray with silver pearlescence;
- Head Shiztress: A purple with gold shimmer;
- OPI’m Phosphorescent!: A glow-in-the-dark green;
- Yellow Brick Road: A yellow pearl;
- Ozmopolitan: A dark green with bronze pearl;
- Ever-effervescent: A bubble crème that’s pink;
- The “Ga” is Silent: A light pink with blue and pink shimmer;
- Thrillifying: A bright red crème; and
- Don’t Hide Your Magic: A white with light blue and pink shimmer.
"I went to the set and saw OPI all over. I got to see how the nails were such a big part of the characters, and I knew we could make magic together, OPI and Wicked,” adds OPI Global Director of Color Equity Jill Bartoshevich. “We took the five themes from the movie: empowerment, equality, integrity, defiance, and sisterhood, and interpreted these through the collection’s colors. OPI’m Phosphorescent! is a glow-in-the-dark shade in our long-wear Infinite Shine formula. This glowy green is very prominent in the movie. The other hero shade is Ga-Linda, Glinda’s signature pale pink.”
Lastly, the four limited-edition OPI xPress/On styles include Know Your Power, The Best Witch of All, Totally Ozmopolitan and Floating Over Oz.
The OPI x Wicked Nail Lacquers retail for $11.99 each, Infinite Shine for $14.49 each and xPress/On for $15.99 each, and can be found at professional salons, as well as at Ulta and Amazon.
