Photos: Gwen Stefani 2004
photographed by Steven Meisel1/8UNDERNEATH IT ALL
Alexander McQueen blazer. Tom Ford for Gucci champagne marabou shrug. Beige Lola hat. Stephen Russell earrings. Smithwick Dillon brooch.
Photographed by Mario Testino2/8STREET SMART
Stefani's style simultaneously evokes '40s Hollywood and early-'80s SoCal punk. It's quite a trick.
Photographed by Mario Testino3/8GOOD SPORT
“The whole acting thing really feels like something I could do—it's just like performing,” Stefani says. “You hit a moment.”
Photographed by Mario Testino4/8MATCH POINT
Carolina Herrera ivory dress with ribbon details. Keds sneakers.
Photographed by Mario Testino5/8MATERIAL GIRL
Madonna filtered her Hollywood-starlet persona through pop; Stefani has done it through rock 'n' roll. Luisa Beccaria silk dress.
Photographed by Mario Testino6/8LOUNGE ACT
“She had diamonds under her eyes and just looked incredibly glamorous. I knew she was a big star.”
Photographed by Mario Testino7/8BLUE NOTE
The three-time Grammy winner is working on her first solo effort, a dance album. Teal Lanvin dress. Stephen Russell and Fred Leighton jewelry.
Photographed by Mario Testino8/8IDOL WORSHIP
Vera Wang pink charmeuse dress. Demner pavé diamond earrings. Lorraine Schwartz bracelets.