![Kerry Washington at the Chanel show in Paris.](png/kerryprimary-58e4c2d839fb4a408f4fbf4d8c95fecf.png)
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Paris Couture Week kicked off on Sunday, and as always, there's been a handful of chic celeb sightings. Rihanna made the case for bringing back chunky Y2K highlights at A$AP Rocky's collection, Sabrina Carpenter walked the Vogue World runway, and Joey King debuted a new shade of blonde. The latest celeb to have their Paris moment is Kerry Washington, who wore a fitting manicure for the occasion.
Washington posted her outfit for the Chanel show on Instagram—she dressed accordingly in a tweed two-piece set and beehive updo paired with, you guessed it, a classic French manicure. Sophisticated, minimal manicures are having a moment, and Washington's perfect French mani is no different.
![Kerry Washington wearing Chanel.](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/Y7frS8PkVDCiLwB_chx6XL4u5qA=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Snapinsta.app_449147569_18443002276016006_1119435689495350742_n_1024-e515370760fc4225b6bcb096bcd515b4.jpg 750w)
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When in France, do as the Parisians: Washington's manicure was the quintessential no-fuss French manicure. Her "squoval"—or square-oval—nails were slightly rounded at the edges, had a pink base, and were topped with white tips.
![Kerry Washington wearing Chanel.](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/kP6Fubt743aAuXgv9yCMpPy-sVM=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Snapinsta.app_449090415_18443002267016006_3326293167034768210_n_1024-deade75048b44bbbb5aaf923b0b55c51.jpg 750w)
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The Scandal actor's nail design paired so well with her preppy suit set and beehive updo. She worked with hairstylist James Catalano to achieve the pinned-up style which saw her natural curls wrapped in a bun with a swooping side bang. Makeup artist Kenneth Soh crafted a smoky eye look with lots of black eyeshadow and eyeliner covering her eyelids. Her rosy pink cheeks and lip gloss juxtaposed the dark eye for a balanced glam.
![Kerry Washington wearing Balenciaga.](https://www.byrdie.com/thmb/ktY0RMENesizwViVGZ47xpyntN4=/750x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Snapinsta.app_449146989_18443211184016006_9012741484659551870_n_1024-a5dfcd392b7f49a2baee8b81e49d924b.jpg 750w)
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For the Balenciaga show, Washington's outfit put an edgy spin on business casual—typical for the brand which likes to play with exaggerated proportions and shapes. The 47-year-old wore a black turtleneck that featured puffy shoulder pads. She styled it with a sleek croc-effect pencil skirt with black pumps. Her glam was giving office siren: Washington slicked her hair back and opted for a softer complexion with the addition of a sharp cat-eye.