It’s no secret, Selena Quintanilla is a timeless beauty icon. Whether you’re a Latina yourself or not, the Queen of Technocumia’s music and style choices were magical and touched all culturally diverse backgrounds. Her vocals, classic rouge red pout and fashion continues to influence us decades after her passing. Hence why, we’re witnessing history in the making with the Quintanilla family’s latest announcement with M.A.C. If you missed the first M.A.C. x Selena collection back in 2016, mark your calendars for an #AnythingForSelenas moment part-two with the makeup brand. Celebrating her spirit, the Selena La Reina Collection is set to hit online and stores in the Spring. Ahead are five facts to know about the upcoming collection honoring the Como La Flor icon.
Diversity First
The first MAC x Selena collection was released in 2016 which paid homage to the late Queen of Technocumbia’s personal makeup bag. According to
Suzette Quintanilla
, “The colors that were chosen definitely cover a bit of everyone’s personal style.”
25th Anniversary
The collection is set to hit M.A.C. stores in April 2020. This year marks the 25th year since her passing as she would have been 49-year-old on April 16th making the tribute an iconic moment.
Suzette Knew
After the first M.A.C. launch, Selena’s sister knew she’d be working with the makeup brand again in the near future. In an interview with HOLA! USA, Suzette joyfully expressed, “We're gonna be working together one day again soon I guarantee it. They looked at me like I was a loca. They politely laughed in the beginning, but once they saw the outpour of love, they knew a part-two was needed. I’m so thankful for their partnership and trust.”
Back At It!
The brand is bringing back the lipglass in Bidi Bidi Bom Bom by popular demand.
Limited-Edition History
This is the first time M.A.C. has brought back a celebrity’s limited-edition makeup series. Decades later and the beloved late Mexican singer breaking barriers within the Latinx community.
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