Gwen Stefani: Profile of a DIY Fashion Diva

Gwen Stefani has always approached fashion with a DIY attitude. Before fame & fortune became a reality for Stefani, she was crafting her own costumes to wear on stage. Touring with her debut band, No Doubt, in the 90’s, Stefani didn’t have a lot of money, so she improvised her style. In the end, she sparked a hot trend of wristbands and mid-drift tank tops that she put together herself.

In her early days of DIY, Gwen Stefani altered t-shirts and enlisted the help of a glue gun to add bling and give her stage outfits a completely original look. In fact, Stefani was heard to say in a 1991 interview that if her music career didn’t pan out, she was going to be a fashion designer.

These days, Gwen Stefani is not only a successful performer, but also a respected fashion designer. Her L.A.M.B. collection is sold in department stores all over the world. ‘L.A.M.B.’ is named after Love, Angel, Music and Baby, four women who are Stefani’s backup dancers and represent the Harajuku fashion subculture of Tokyo Japan. Through the years, Gwen Stefani has stayed true to her DIY fashion roots. She has also welcomed new inspiration. Take a tip from Gwen and reap your own style rewards.

Get Gwen's look with these no-sew projects:

• Make a neck tie belt.
• Turn your T-shirt into a tank top.