22 Day of the Dead Innovations

From Skeletal Droid Drawings to Death-Loving Collections

— November 6, 2011 — Fashion
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.
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Skeletal Droid Drawings
Skeletal Droid Drawings
John Karpinsky Honors the Dead with His Star Wars Day of the Dead Series
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Skeletal Skate Shoes
Skeletal Skate Shoes
The Vans 'Day of the Dead' Pack Lets You Celebrate the Holiday in Style
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Calavera Couture
Calavera Couture
Toolgrrl's Handmade Sugar Skull T-Shirt Honors Dia De Los Muertos
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Decorated Skull Booze
Decorated Skull Booze
CAH Day of the Dead Tequila Celebrates Dia de Los Muertos Year-Round
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Macabre Packaging
Macabre Packaging
Fruta del Diablo Salsa Features Dia de los Muertos Skulls
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Cigar Smoking Skeleton Day of The Dead T-Shirt
Cigar Smoking Skeleton Day of The Dead T-Shirt
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Sweet Skull Timepieces
Sweet Skull Timepieces
The Mr. Jones 'The Last Laugh Tattoo' Watch is Morbidly Stylish
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Death-Loving Collections
Death-Loving Collections
Mexico's National Museum of Death Explores One Country's Fascination
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Spooky Pale Photographs
Spooky Pale Photographs
The Planet Blue ‘Dia De Los Muertos' is Deadly Fun
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Day of the Dead Jedis
Day of the Dead Jedis
Jose Pulido Puts a Mexican Spin on the 'Star Wars' Saga
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Pretty Skeletal Jewels
Pretty Skeletal Jewels
Couture by Lolita Creates Day of the Dead Themed Jewelry & Accessories
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Day of the Dead Candles
Day of the Dead Candles
The Dia de los Muertos Unity Candle Keeps Your Matrimony Creepy
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DIY Mexican Halloween
DIY Mexican Halloween
Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls
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Day of the Dead Biker Gear
Day of the Dead Biker Gear
See the Calavera Loca Riding Mask by Elvaqueromuerto
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Macabre Mexican-Inspired Jewelry
Macabre Mexican-Inspired Jewelry
The Sevinoma 'Day of the Dead' Accessories are Lethal
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Mexican Skull Weddings
Mexican Skull Weddings
The Dia de los Muertos Invitiations Set an Awesome Mood
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Macabre Perforated Paper Art
Macabre Perforated Paper Art
Papel Picado Celebrates the Day of the Dead
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Dia de los Muertos Toys
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 Fashiontography
Day of the Dead Fashiontography
'Pulque a La Mode' by Nydia Lilian & Vanilka Uses Skull-Faced Mode
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Deathly Spooktography
Deathly Spooktography
Celebrate Day of The Dead with these Raised from the Grave Beauties
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Day of the Dead Weddings
Day of the Dead Weddings
Mellisa and Phil's Heavy Metal Wedding is One to Remember
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Day of the Dead Pin-Ups
Day of the Dead Pin-Ups
The Pin Up Parlour Will Get You Skeletized for Your Photoshoot
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