# Vintage Mexican Holiday Cookwear The Day of the Dead Apron is 1950s Pin-Up Chic for Home Cooks By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-11-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-of-the-dead-apron References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/110536815/retro-apron-1950s-vintage-inspired-day) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com) You know longer have to be embarrassed about being seen in your cooking garments when wearing the vintage Day of the Dead apron. The graffiti sheath resembles the fitted frilled dresses worn by 1950s pin-up girls. Black and white polka dots take over the background of the cloth. Images of [skulls and skeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-skull-shape-sugar-cookie-dough) in sombreros out for a nice summer stroll resemble the images that are found all over the streets for the Dia de los Muertos holiday in Mexico. This sassy number even has a deep pocket for you to stuff your appliances in while you mull around the kitchen getting your dishes ready. If you add a tulle tutu underneath you could try your hand at wearing the Day of the Dead apron as a patterned dress, if you dare. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage Cookwear:** Opportunity to revitalize retro cooking fashion trends by combining vintage aesthetics with modern functionality. - **Pin-up Chic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create clothing and accessories that blend vintage pin-up style with contemporary fashion. - **Day of the Dead:** Potential for creative and culturally-inspired products that celebrate the Mexican holiday with a modern twist. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore retro-inspired designs that capture the charm and nostalgia of vintage cookwear. - **Home Goods:** Opportunity for home goods manufacturers to create unique and stylish kitchen accessories that appeal to fashion-forward home cooks. - **Cultural Celebrations:** Companies specializing in event planning or party supplies can offer products and services that cater to the Day of the Dead theme and aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mexican Holiday-Inspired Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-merito.md) - [Celebratory Tex-Mex Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-el-paso-day-of-the-dead.md) - [Collectible Mexican Holiday Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-2023-da-de-muertos-doll.md) - [Mexican Tradition-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-day-of-the-dead-weekender.md) - [Festive Tomato Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-seasonal-medley.md) - [Mexican Holiday-Inspired Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-los-muertos.md) - [Textural Festive Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-collection.md) - [Sugar Skull Cookie Doughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-skull-shape-sugar-cookie-dough.md) - [Mexican Holiday-Branded Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manzanita-sol.md)