Tomoya Nakagawa's 3D Printed Nail Art that Captivates Artist Like Kiko Mizuhara, NewJeans, & IVE

K-POP has been creating a variety of fashion trends in recent years, including Y2K, bag charms, and Balletcore. The music videos are played tens of millions of times, and the costumes appearing in them are always a focus of attention. Have you heard of Tomoya Nakagawa, a Japanese artist who creates original nail arts and accessories that appear in such music videos?

After starting to produce nails with a 3D printer on his own in 2020, he was noticed by the creative teams of Björk and Chloe x Halle and has been used by famous fashion icons such as Kiko Mizuhara. Currently, he continues to collaborate with K-POP stars such as NewJeans, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, and XG.

In this interview, we talked to Tomoya Nakagawa about his production style, the behind-the-scenes of his collaborations, and his lifestyle.

Tell us about your activities, Tomoya Nakagawa.

While creating original items such as nails, hairpieces, and headpieces, I collaborate with artists' costumes, music videos, fashion brands, and other promotions. The design is mainly done with CAD software, the molding is done with a 3D printer, and the fine adjustments and painting are done by hand.