We decided to reframe the VMAs as a funeral for all of the things that dont serve me anymore.
Cabello releasedC,XOXOone of the best pop releases of the yearback in June.
It has this boldness and risk-taking quality to it that is really important to me right now.
Photo: Rahul Bhatt
It has teethwhich is not innate to me, because I can be more sensitive and sweet.
In this world and in this industry, you kind of need to build that armor.
The stars fashions both at and heading into the VMAs leaned into this edgier, more raw Camila.
Photo: Rahul Bhatt
The day before the awards ceremony, Cabello wore afitted Versace dress(from 2012!)
I wore it to protect me from bad energy, she says.
Then, for the VMAs after-party, Cabello selected a demure black Mugler dress with a fight-fitting bodice.
Camila Cabello reflects on makingC,XOXO
Its always fun to be backstage, and to run into old and new friends, she says.
There were so many sweet people that I ran into, like GloRilla.
Below, see more exclusive photos from inside Cabellos VMAs night.
