If there’s one beauty icon who will always remain timeless, it’s Marilyn Monroe. But in 2026, her influence is getting a fresh, very literal update, this time in the form of a manicure.
Color Street is launching the Color Street x Marilyn Monroe 100 Collection, a limited-edition collaboration created to celebrate what would have been the star’s 100th birthday. The collection debuts with six nail shades and a set of manicure charms, all designed to channel Monroe’s signature glamour.
The overall feel of the collection is exactly what you’d expect: classic, Old Hollywood–inspired colors that lean into the polished, feminine aesthetic Monroe helped define. But the format is what makes it really unique. Instead of traditional polish, the collection comes in Color Street’s signature real nail polish strips, designed to apply quickly, require no dry time and deliver a salon-like finish without the usual effort.
The launch isn’t a one-and-done moment. It’s part of a broader rollout, with additional shades planned throughout 2026 to align with key milestones, including Monroe’s official 100th birthday in June. That extended timeline makes the collection feel less like a nostalgia drop and more like an ongoing reinterpretation of Monroe’s aesthetic for a new generation.
Monroe has always represented more than just a look—there’s a sense of confidence and individuality tied to her image that continues to resonate. This collection taps into that energy, reframing glamour as something you can incorporate into everyday moments, not just reserve for special occasions.
Color Street, for its part, has built its brand around that kind of accessibility. Its patented nail strips were originally developed to eliminate one of the biggest friction points in beauty: time. There’s no waiting for polish to dry, complicated tools or challenging application, just a streamlined version of a traditionally high-effort category.
“Just as Marilyn Monroe redefined what it meant to be iconic and innovative, Color Street continues to reinvent the modern manicure,” said founder and CEO Fa Park in a statement. “We are thrilled to celebrate this global legend with a collection to be enjoyed across generations.”
“In this milestone year, Color Street is a natural partner to help honor the legacy, beauty and glamour of Marilyn Monroe,” adds Dana Carpenter of Authentic Brands Group. “Together, we’re introducing a collection that brings her golden-era allure to consumers in a fresh and accessible way.”
The timelessness factor is part of what makes the collection feel so aligned with Monroe herself. The shades lean into classic color codes—reds, soft pinks and glossy neutrals—that have never really gone out of style.
The collection is available March 30 on ColorStreet.com, Amazon and through the brand’s network of independent stylists nationwide, and you should keep an eye out for additional launches throughout the year.
