MAC Cosmetics to Release Second Selena Collection This Year
Its been almost 25 years since Selena Quintanilla lost her life in the hands of one of her fans. However, her sister Suzette Quintanilla is still getting reminders of the short sweet moments she had with her sister. She shared her memory of finding things she needs in Selena's makeup case. Suzette told that story about how her little sister is always borrowing her makeup. It was those kinds of memories between them that made a recent announcement make extra special.
The Announcement
An article from Refinery 29, four years after MAC piloted its first capsule collection that was inspired by Selena Quintanilla, a second set of the collection is expected to be launched. Suzette shared how excited she was about finally being able to share about the launch. She said that it was a secret she had been keeping for two years.
The First Selena Collection and the Second
First Selena Quintanilla's collection of MAC cosmetics showcased the iconic red lipstick look of the Latin music icon. The collection also includes a pink eyeshadow and a beige colored blush on. The second set is a little different. It will be about Selena's legacy and a celebration of Latina's.
Similar to the first MAC collection, MAC collaborated with Suzette to ensure that the collection was according to what Selena would have wanted. Suzette said that the collection should be in honor of her 'Latinidad.' It was the term she used to describe Selena's great contributions by being are representative of Latina beauty.
It is not a new thing the MAC will be creating a second collection due to the significant number of Selena fans. The first MAC cosmetics collection was petitioned online. It was signed by at least 37,000 fans. This petition led MAC to decide to create the first Selena collection. When the products were released, in a matter of minutes, it was sold out.
What Selena Meant to Latinas
According to Suzzette, Selena's fans want to celebrate her representation, not just as a Latina artist but as a Latina. She revealed that she always knew that upon the night of the launch of the first collection, a second collection will follow. She shared how she knew that MAC is knowledgeable about the fact that MAC knows how relevant Selena is to the world and her supportive fans.
Suzette told the story of how she worked with MAC for the first collection and she enjoyed it. She was proud that MAC was helping celebrate in this important year which is her 25th death anniversary.
A Peek at One of the Products in the Second Collection
There were no exact details revealed about the second collection. One product was confirmed to be named as Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Lipglass. The product is a bubblegum flavor pink lip gloss with a silver pearl finish. It was named after Selena's 1994 hit song.
The release date of the second collection is nearing. Suzette dedicates her life to fulfill her sister's dreams. She shared that before Selena Quintanilla died, she was working on her perfume line, makeup line, and clothing line.