The newest entry into this list, the first part of
Selena: The Series, debuted on Netflix earlier this month. (The project is divided into two parts, the first of which includes nine 30-minute episodes that portray the singerâs early life; âPart Twoâ will be released sometime next year.)
As with any tribute about a popular artist with a fervent fanbase, the criticisms of the series are loud and abundant. The casting of actress Christian Serratos (AMCâs
The Walking Dead) as Selena is probably at the top of that list, but so are concerns about wardrobe selections, shooting locations, dialect inaccuracies, and the focus of the action.
Some of Quintanilla s most iconic looks have also been rediscovered through Netflix s
Selena: The Series, which honors the life of the late singer, played by Christian Serratos. In one scene, we see Quintanilla s iconic white rhinestone bustier. In other, her all-black ensemble takes center stage at the 1986 Tejano Music Awards
. Below, the show s costume designer Adela Cortázar discusses recreating her favorite looks for the show.
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Cortázar s design inspiration came from studying Selena s evolving style throughout her career. This outfit is based on an early gig with her band, the Dinos. A fashion icon of her time, she was immortalized for her sexy bras, stones, glitters, big hoop earrings, and red lips, Cortázar says.