When most people think of Días de los Muertos, they imagine respectful altars, quiet reflection, maybe a sugar skull or two. At AntiPretty, we imagine four radiant models, a mountain of marigolds, and an all-out costume-change parade through a very public graveyard. And yes, we brought the fog machine. You’re welcome.
We shot this vibrant, unholy masterpiece in a graveyard bursting with unexpected greenery and floral flair. No dull greys here—just technicolour blossoms, velvet textures, and enough fabric to make the dearly departed sit up and say, “Damn, is that tulle?”
Our models—Nelly, Racier, Rachel, and Karly—embodied the spirit world with a level of energy that was part pageant, part séance, part “we may be trespassing.” Each look was an explosion of colour, carefully balanced on the knife’s edge between elegance and full-blown chaos.
We don’t do subtle. These sugar skull looks were elaborate, multi-layered, and borderline unholy. Think rhinestones, glitter, floral crowns, and enough eyeliner to summon a spirit or three. The makeup didn’t just complement the vibe—it commanded it.
Honestly, this shoot may need a Part Two. Between corsets, layered skirts, sheer wraps, glitter capes, and a cameo from a stolen church veil (don’t ask), we cycled through more outfit changes than a Vegas drag show.
Each model brought multiple looks, and by the end, even the tombstones were blushing. It was high fashion meets high funeral energy, and it was glorious.
Días de los Muertos is about remembering, honouring, and celebrating life through the lens of the afterlife. At AntiPretty, we believe in honouring the dead and making them jealous. This gallery is loud, vivid, defiant, and just respectful enough to keep us from being cursed. Probably.
We couldn’t possibly fit all the glory into one post. If you like ruffled sleeves, skull crowns, and radiant middle fingers pointed at mortality, stay tuned. Part 2 will feature even more looks, more fog, and possibly a confrontation with a ghost dog. It’s a whole vibe.
