Camila Cabello: talks Beauty, Feminism and Spanglish!
Camila Cabello was born in Cuba, but emigrated to the United States at the age of seven. Latin culture and North American upbringing are intertwined in her story, a mix that emerges when meeting her in Paris, just to celebrate her participation in an emblematic fashion show as an ambassador for L'Oreal Paris.
Camila Cabello's thousand and one facets include not only singing and international stardom. Since 2017, the artist has also been an ambassador for L'Oreal Paris, being linked to the advertising and events of the prestigious beauty brand. As part of her annual show in the middle of Paris Fashion Week S/S 2024, the Havana interpreter appeared in Le Défilé: Walk Your Worth alongside Kendall Jenner, French actress Leïla Bekhti and Elle Fanning, among other famous women. We spoke with the Cuban-American about beauty and legacy.
L'OFFICIEL: How do you feel about being the face of L'Oreal Paris?
CAMILA CABELLO: Oh, my god , I have so much fun! I was very excited before arriving at this event, I love the atmosphere that L'Oreal creates with the other girls... We have really become good friends with them, it feels like a family. When I walk down the catwalk I never feel pressure, I feel like they are supporting me and that I am myself.
L'O: What does this collaboration mean to you?
CC: I think we have the same values, especially if we talk about women's liberation and the beauty of being yourself, no matter your age or what your body looks like, leaving aside traditional standards. I love that, the way they support women.
L'O: As a singer and highly influential Latin figure, what is the message you want to deliver with this collaboration?
CC: I feel like the history of my family, my culture... excuse my Spanglish ! Sometimes I feel like I express myself more easily in English, it's a big part of who I am. I feel very lucky to have been born in the cradle of such a rich culture, I love sharing it and I feel very proud of it. When you meet someone who speaks your language or likes your Spanglish , I feel closer to home [laughs]. I feel like representation is a very important thing, someone can look at you and think “oh, we have a similar story, I look like her and maybe I can achieve the same thing.” It's a great honor.
L'O: What is your personal approach to beauty?
CC: As I get older it becomes more fun, like an act of self-compassion, self-love, where I take care of myself not just in a superficial way, I care about how I feel and how my skin feels. It starts from within, seeing if I'm getting enough sleep, if I've rested, if I've drank enough water, or if I've eaten in a way that shows how kind I've been to myself. It's not just about how I look but about this miracle that surrounds our bodies.
L'O: How do you unite the concepts of femininity and feminism?
CC: I think this year there has been a special celebration about femininity with the movie Barbie , the pink, and I love it because I feel like it is the experience of being a woman and there is so much to celebrate, it's fun. Yes, they are two different things, but it is very important to protect the things you are celebrating, and that is the part of feminism that comes out. At the end of the day it's about humanity: we are all people and we all want to be treated with respect and kindness.