After a fan-driven petition campaign, MAC cosmetics has announced it'll release a limited-edition makeup collection inspired by the late Tejano singer Selena.
Selena was killed in March 1995 by the president of her fan club. Her fifth and final studio album, "Dreaming of You," was released a few months after her death.
The makeup collection is due out in the second half of 2016. James Gager, MAC’s senior vice president, issued the following statement with the collection's announcement.
Selena’s talent and beauty, inside and out have, have left a colourful, meaningful impact in the world, that has continued to grow over the last two decades. We have heard the passion and enthusiasm from her fans and wholeheartedly agree that her legacy embodies M·A·C’s philosophy. We are so excited to announce a Selena inspired M·A·C collection debuting in the latter part of 2016.
In the release, Suzette Quintanilla, Selena’s sister, added the following.
I am so excited that M·A·C Cosmetics will be releasing a collection in honor of my sister Selena. Helping to create this collection brings me back to all those late night conversations on our tour bus when she spoke of having her own makeup line one day. If Selena were here she would be beyond ecstatic to have this happening. History is being made.
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