OPI's 2006 Mexico Collection presented a set of folkloric nail colors inspired by Mexican culture. Contemporary reports list a range of shades with playful Spanish-themed names; existence and exact spellings vary between sources. The collection was sold primarily as nail lacquer, and many shades may now be discontinued or reissued.

Overview

In 2006 OPI released the Mexico Collection, a themed set of nail colors inspired by Mexican art, architecture and folkloric hues. The line aimed to mix romantic, bold and lively shades with playful Spanish-inflected names.

The inspiration and tone

OPI presented the collection as a celebration of Mexican color and culture, leaning on bright corals, warm terra-cottas and floral pinks. The marketing emphasized energetic, wearable shades meant to evoke sunlit streets, markets and seaside towns.

Reported shades in the collection

Contemporary coverage and product listings cited a number of shade names associated with the Mexico Collection. Reported examples included:

  • Puerta Vallarta Violeta - a violet/purple
  • You Rock-apulco Red 1 - a glimmering red
  • Tijuana Dance? 2 - a pale lilac-pink
  • Cozu-melted in the Sun 3 - a beige-pink
  • Los Cabos Coral 4 - a peachy coral
  • OPI Por Favor 5 - a lavender
  • A Dozen Rosas 6 - a rose-pink
  • Magnifico Mexico 7 - a terra-cotta
  • Will You Mari-chi Me? 8 - an opalescent shade
  • My Chihuahua Bites! 9 - an orange-red reportedly cited as a favorite of the brand's artistic director
  • Pink-o de Gallo 10 - a spicy pink
Note: names and spellings varied across early reports and retail listings; some shade names above are flagged for verification.

Product formats and availability

At the time the collection was sold as nail lacquer. Some contemporaneous press suggested related color items (lip color or lip liner) tied to the collection, but that was not universal across retailers and may have been limited or region-specific 11. Many limited-run shades from past seasonal collections are now discontinued or reissued intermittently, so current availability varies by retailer, reseller and OPI archival releases.

Creative leadership

Suzi Weiss-Fischman (often cited as OPI's executive vice president and artistic director in press coverage) was publicly associated with the brand's creative direction and named several favorite shades from the collection in contemporary materials 12.

What to expect now

The Mexico Collection reflects a mid-2000s approach to themed nail launches: pun-based names, bright palettes and season-driven retail. If you're looking for a particular shade from the line, check OPI's official site, specialty nail retailers, or trusted secondhand marketplaces. Expect some names or formulations to have changed or been discontinued over time.

  1. Confirm official shade names and correct spellings for the OPI Mexico Collection (2006) from OPI press archives or product catalogs.
  2. Verify whether any lip color or lip liner items were officially released as part of the Mexico Collection.
  3. Confirm Suzi Weiss-Fischman's credited role for that specific 2006 collection in OPI press materials or interviews.
  4. Check current ownership and archival reissue status for OPI collections if needed for further context.

FAQs about Opi Nail Polish

What was the OPI Mexico Collection?
The Mexico Collection (2006) was a themed release of nail colors from OPI inspired by Mexican colors and motifs, featuring corals, purples, pinks and warm terra-cottas.
Are the shades still available?
Many seasonal OPI shades are discontinued or reissued over time. Availability of specific Mexico Collection shades varies - check OPI's site, specialty retailers or reputable resale marketplaces.
Were the Mexico Collection shades sold as more than nail lacquer?
Contemporary coverage mainly references nail lacquer. Some reports suggested related lip items, but that appears inconsistent and should be verified for specific products .
Who led the creative direction for the collection?
Suzi Weiss-Fischman is commonly cited in press materials as OPI's artistic director and was associated with the collection; specific contemporary attributions are flagged for verification .

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