November 1 marks Día de los Muertos, and Mexican drag queen Freeda Kulo stopped by Cosmo Queens with a stunning makeup tribute! She showed us the art of skull makeup with a tutorial just in time for the holiday.
This look, in particular, was inspired by La Catrina, a commonly used symbol seen on the Day of the Dead.
“[La Catrina] was used as a commentary of Mexico’s obsession with European aristocracy, yet the character quickly became an icon as immortalized by murals done by Diego Rivera,” Freeda told Cosmo. “She symbolized that at the end of the day, we are all nothing but just a bunch of bones no matter what our social or economic status is.”
It goes without saying that Freeda’s La Catrina interpretation was GORGE. Plus, Freeda’s other looks are just as impressive as today’s. I mean :
Be sure to follow more of Freeda’s work on Instagram and TikTok!
Annabel Iwegbue is a culture editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers pop culture, lifestyle, relationships, and digital trends. She previously wrote for Harper's Bazaar, The Knockturnal, and Black Film. She's originally from Charleston, South Carolina, and is currently based in Brooklyn, New York. She holds a B.A. in Journalism and Cinema Studies from New York University. You can check out some of Annabel’s work here and also find her on Instagram and Twitter.
