Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, these Day of the Dead innovations show why Día de los Muertos has inspired so many works in various art forms.
The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated through Mexico and different parts of the world. The idea was to gather friends and families to pray and remember loved ones who have passed on. One of the most iconic images from this holiday are sugar skulls that represent a departed soul. Many are decorated with elaborate outlines and designs that have become iconic in tattoos, fashion and other artistic mediums.
These Day of the Dead innovations are just a few examples of how several creative artists have put their own twist on this unique holiday.
22 Day of the Dead Innovations
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Deathly Spooktography
Celebrate Day of The Dead with these Raised from the Grave Beauties
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Day of the Dead Pin-Ups
The Pin Up Parlour Will Get You Skeletized for Your Photoshoot
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Cigar Smoking Skeleton Day of The Dead T-Shirt
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Macabre Mexican-Inspired Jewelry
The Sevinoma 'Day of the Dead' Accessories are Lethal
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Sweet Skull Timepieces
The Mr. Jones 'The Last Laugh Tattoo' Watch is Morbidly Stylish
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Spooky Pale Photographs
The Planet Blue ‘Dia De Los Muertos' is Deadly Fun
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Day of the Dead Fashiontography
'Pulque a La Mode' by Nydia Lilian & Vanilka Uses Skull-Faced Mode
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Dia de los Muertos Toys
Day of the Dead Living Dead Dolls Are a Macabre Way to Celebrate
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Day of the Dead Weddings
Mellisa and Phil's Heavy Metal Wedding is One to Remember
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Pretty Skeletal Jewels
Couture by Lolita Creates Day of the Dead Themed Jewelry & Accessories
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Macabre Perforated Paper Art
Papel Picado Celebrates the Day of the Dead
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DIY Mexican Halloween
Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls
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Day of the Dead Biker Gear
See the Calavera Loca Riding Mask by Elvaqueromuerto
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Day of the Dead Jedis
Jose Pulido Puts a Mexican Spin on the 'Star Wars' Saga
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Death-Loving Collections
Mexico's National Museum of Death Explores One Country's Fascination
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Skeletal Skate Shoes
The Vans 'Day of the Dead' Pack Lets You Celebrate the Holiday in Style
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Mexican Skull Weddings
The Dia de los Muertos Invitiations Set an Awesome Mood
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Macabre Packaging
Fruta del Diablo Salsa Features Dia de los Muertos Skulls
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Decorated Skull Booze
CAH Day of the Dead Tequila Celebrates Dia de Los Muertos Year-Round
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Skeletal Droid Drawings
John Karpinsky Honors the Dead with His Star Wars Day of the Dead Series
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Calavera Couture
Toolgrrl's Handmade Sugar Skull T-Shirt Honors Dia De Los Muertos
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Day of the Dead Candles
The Dia de los Muertos Unity Candle Keeps Your Matrimony Creepy
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Day of the Dead Pin-Ups
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Quirky Sensual Shoots
Zoey Grossman Captures Images That are Elegantly Erotic and Eccentric
Otherworldly Portraits
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Americana Tribal Pictorials
The Planet Blue ‘Canyon Child' Lookbook Revives Native Fas
Dead Celebrity Tats
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Colorful Celebration Photography
Planet Blue Fiesta Spring Summer Lookbook is Chromatically Fun
High School Horror Spreads
Brian Cummings Captures Teenage Terror with ‘Dead of the Class'
Adult Entertainment Nuptuals
The Adult Star Wedding Brings Two of the Industry's Biggest Stars Tog
Hipster Prom Lookbooks
The Planet Blue SS11 Collection is 'Too Cool For School'
Ninja Style Scarves
The Martyn Bal AW10 Collection Has an Air of Mystery and Danger
Americana-Inspired Lookbooks
Planet Blue Party in the USA Summer 2011 Shoot is Patriotic Pretty
Morbidly-Cute Corpse Art
Dead Fly Pictures Emulate Human Behaviour
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Day of the Dead Fashiontography
'Pulque a La Mode' by Nydia Lilian & Vanilka Uses Skull-Faced Mode
Dia de los Muertos Toys
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Badass Rocker Clutches
The Alexander McQueen 2011 Spring/Summer Collection is Super Hot
'Avatar' Masks
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Eerie Ruffled Gardenwear
Fashion Designer Sorcha O'Raghallaigh's Ultra Feminine Collection
Playing Hooky Lookbooks
Planet Blue Releases Hipster Fall Styles for Every Fashionista
Star Wars Swimwear
The R2-D2 One-Piece Turns the Lovable Droid into a Sex Symbol
Steampunk Nuptuals
Michelle and Matt's Steampunk Wedding Photos look like Lots of Fun
Day of the Dead Weddings
Mellisa and Phil's Heavy Metal Wedding is One to Remember
Macabre Perforated Paper Art
Papel Picado Celebrates the Day of the Dead
Grim Grizzly Timepieces
Mishka Watches Hope to Portray Gritty Urban Imagery
13 Unique Day of the Dead Celebrations
From Day of the Dead Weddings to Skeletal Holiday Shoes
Day of the Dead Biker Gear
See the Calavera Loca Riding Mask by Elvaqueromuerto
Death Memorial Timepieces
'The Last Laugh' by Mr Jones Watches Kills Off Some Hands
Oriental Wedding Charms
Chic Gifts for Your Bride-to-Be Friend
Undead History Books
‘The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks' Prepares You for Ac
Creepy Crawling Jewelry
This Aoi Kotsuhiroi Sleeping Claws Ring is Undeniably Intriguing
Masked Wrestling Families
The New Quesada Ad Campaign Appeals to "Real Mexicans"
Fashionable Cartoon Time-Tellers
The Smurfs Silhouette Watch is Smurfing Awesome
Wolf Masquerade Masks
Elaborate Costume Ball Accessories by Masquefaire
Matrimonial Martial Arts
Wedding Day Workouts to Get Rid of Big Day Jitters
Day of the Dead Jedis
Jose Pulido Puts a Mexican Spin on the 'Star Wars' Saga
Demonic Skull Rings
Dead Ringers' Evil Skull Jewelry is a Must-Have for Rockstars
Neo-Nautical Diamond Watches
The Breguet 5839 Marine Tourbillon is Luxe Enough for the Yacht
Death-Loving Collections
Mexico's National Museum of Death Explores One Country's Fascination
Sith Vacation Shoots
Jill Ulander Captures Darth Vader on a Day Off
Atom Bomb Attire
Christopher Kane Holiday 2009 T-Shirt Makes a Bold Statement
Skeletal Home Decor
Alchemy Gothic Candle Holders are Dark and Eerie
Creepy Astrology Necklaces
The Ophiuchus Zodiac Jewelry Line Features Gothic Charms
Slick Raven Timepieces
The G-Shock x Beauty & Youth AWG-M500 Watch Styles with Attitude
Reversed Wristwatches
The Counterclockwise Watch Tells Time From Left to Right
Retro Wedding Party Attire
Quail Bridal Solves the Brutal Bridesmaid Dress Conundrum
Resuscitating Dead Celebrities
South African Investment Company Uses James Dean in Ads
Skeletal Suit Accessories
Alexander McQueen Skull Cufflinks are Macabre Fashion at Its Best
Skeletal Holiday Shoes
Day of the Dead Sneakers Make the Afterlife Rad
Non-Traditional Wedding Eats
The Steampunk Wedding Cake Looks Too Good to Eat
Skeletal Skate Shoes
The Vans 'Day of the Dead' Pack Lets You Celebrate the Holiday in Style
Mexican Skull Weddings
The Dia de los Muertos Invitiations Set an Awesome Mood
Tattooed Supercars
The Calavera Ferrari F 430 is One Stylishly Tough Ride
Macabre Packaging
Fruta del Diablo Salsa Features Dia de los Muertos Skulls
Decorated Skull Booze
CAH Day of the Dead Tequila Celebrates Dia de Los Muertos Year-Round
Grim Reaper Polos
Deadwear Clothing is an Artistic Walk on the Dark Side
DJ-Inspired Timepieces
The BPM Watch by Mr Jones Watches is a Tribute to Tom Middleton
Benevolent Oil Bottles
Shu Uemura Pretties Their Packaging With Moyocco Anno's Manga Art
Human Cranium Confections
The Marina Malvada Chocolate Skulls are Incredible Edibles
Luxe Morbid Home Decor
The Evolution Pyrite Skull is Fool's Gold
Posh Automotive Timepieces
The Porsche Design P'6620 Dashboard Spices up the World of Watches
Toothy Time-Tellers
This Watch by 'Mr Jones Watches' is Morbidly Funny
$10K Macabre Mancessories
Ralph Lauren Skull Cufflinks Fasten a Haunted Luxe Look on Your Sleeve
Roller Rink Weddings
Couple Ties the Knot on Wheels
Superhero Skiing
Hit the Slopes with these Marvel Comic Ski Masks
Secret Society Auctions
The Skull and Bones Ballot Box is Super Creepy
Mechanical Wedding Parties
The Robot Flower Girl is Better Than a Screaming Child
Sword Fight Wedding Dances
The Ariel and Andrew Dragon LEGO Wedding Goes Against Convention
Knitted Gas Masks
The Creepiest Crafty Way to Keep Your Face Warm
Skeleton-Branded Booze
'Rogue Dead Guy Ale' has a Taste to Die For
Fierce Festival Fashion
Top Shop's Mexico Collection Celebrates the Day of the Dead
Calavera Couture
Toolgrrl's Handmade Sugar Skull T-Shirt Honors Dia De Los Muertos
Day of the Dead Candles
The Dia de los Muertos Unity Candle Keeps Your Matrimony Creepy
Space Pirate Sweet Treats
The Han Solo Carbonite Candy is for Star Wars Fans with a Sweetooth
Untimely Toy Deaths
'Mr. Potato Dead' Shows the End of the Road for MPH
Re-Burying the Dead
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Intergalactic Apps
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