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ProjectGirl Grip Goes Glam
Close-up of manicured hands holding large bags of ice and a sparkling handbag, wearing statement gemstone rings.

WSJ Girl Grip Goes Glam 2026

Associated creatives

Jackie Kursel
Jackie KurselPhotographer
Nori
NoriManicurist
Megan Kiantos
Megan KiantosSet Designer

Tags

manicured hands holding icemanicured handshands holding icebags of icegemstone ringscocktail ringevening bagleopard print manicure

Description

This striking editorial image from the project Girl Grip Goes Glam for WSJ, photographed by Jackie Kursel, captures a close-up composition focusing on hands adorned with intricate leopard-print manicures and bold gemstone cocktail rings. The subject holds a sparkling black evening bag in one hand and clutches large plastic bags filled with ice featuring blue typography in the other. The textural interplay between the glittering black fabric of the garment, the smooth translucent plastic, and the faceted jewels creates a high-contrast visual. Manicurist Nori and set designer Megan Kiantos contributed to the production, resulting in a polished and stylized aesthetic.