Vanessa Hudgens has been named Nylon Magazine's September It girl, and the accompanying editorial shoot, styled by Tiffany Reid and photographed by Vijat Mohindra, offers a retro take on Barbiecore. Swathed in varying shades of pink, the 33-year-old "Tick, Tick . . . Boom!" actress poses in everything from satin Miu Miu lingerie for a boudoir moment to a latex GCDS mermaid-style gown with matching opera gloves.
The star spoke to editor Lauren McCarthy about her relationship with pro baseball player Cole Tucker, her role as Sarah Hyland's bridesmaid, and her recent foray into red carpet fashion host. Hudgens reported for Vogue at the 2022 Met Gala on May 2, interviewing guests for the three-hour livestream, even after losing her voice. "I believe in divine timing, and for whatever reason, I wasn't meant to be in that place any sooner," Hudgens said of her introduction to the high-fashion world. "I'm so grateful to have it later in life because I'm more comfortable with who I am as a human being."
This past summer, Hudgens spent time showing off her prowess at styling the thongkini, a swimwear trend that has been a go-to for her for many years. As a founder of beverage company Caliwater, Hudgens reached for the same cheeky silhouette to pose for the brand's new campaign, which she shared on her Instagram feed on Aug. 15.
Ahead, shop Hudgens's Miu Miu separates, see the rest of the imagery from the feature, then watch a fun video she shot for the publication about her personal dating rules.