Leading the way for matte is Knock Out Cosmetics, a boutique line created by makeup artist Mike Potter. Knock Out’s Flatte polishes are available in 6 shades, including the black seen left.

But it’s not just niche lines that are paying attention to matte.  Zoya recently announced the MatteVelvet collection for Fall 2009 – polishes with “all of the color and none of the shine.” 

OPI is also introducing the Matte Collection this July, which will offer six iconic OPI shades in matte formulations:

• Alpine Snow
• Gargantuan Green Grape
• La Paz-itively Hot
• Lincoln Park After Dark
• Russian Navy
• You Don’t Know Jacques!

According to InStyle, you don’t necessarily need to snag a new assortment of polishes to take part in the matte trend – they suggest using your base coat as a top coat to dull down any polish. Cool trick, right?

What do you think of matte nails? Is this a trend you’ll be rocking?

Image via Knock Out Cosmetics

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“If there has been an overall theme for Fall/ Winter 09, I would say it has been something like ‘anti-color.’” says Shari.

“The direction our clients have given us has been varied as ever, but one predominant theme has been for colors that I would call dark, dirty, gritty, strong and even industrial. We are seeing very few of the bright, whimsical colors we saw last year.”

The top three trends for Fall/Winter, according to Shari, are:

Nude… to neutral taupe… to light gray. These creamy shades come off more as “anti-color” than soft, natural or overly feminine, as traditional nudes usually do. There is a harshness about these cool, minimal pigments.

Medium to dark violet and blackberry. These are deep plummy black shades, some of which have a chunky violet shimmer. They stand right on the cusp between classic sophistication and avant-garde high fashion.

Dark, dull metallics. These metallic, yet almost matte, blues, greens and grays are very gritty and post-modern in feel and make strong, deliberate statements. These are very “car like” colors.

“Some people think that the prolonged period of uncertainty has sparked this dark beauty mood, while others I know say that the trend signifies irreverence, strength and a refusal to go down quietly,” says Shari. “I don’t think anyone can say with certainly how a particular trend in fashion or beauty develops, but I don’t think there’s any doubt that the overall national mood is one obvious ingredient. For me, the cultural influence on fashion and beauty is one of the most fascinating aspects of this business.”

Will you be rocking any of these hues come Fall?

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