In the Los Angeles social scene, many celebrities have used their
stardom status to reach new heights in the fashion industry. In fashion
today, fashion houses, lines, and designers have come from some of
Hollywood’s “Most Famous.” Although in this realm of entertainment, some
actors and actresses catch their fiery pop-culture stature, it does not
always lead to automatic success. However, a couple celebrities have broken
this mold into the coveted fashion world (such as ,
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More than just launching new lines and designing new concepts, these stars
have surpassed through their five-minute fame into well-respected, elitist
fashion positions. Whether springing an entirely new vision of fashion or
anticipating meticulous details to create a sacrosanct collection, these
famed stars have worked their way to become our fashion idols, moguls, and
icons. The question remains: How did they get there?

A famed celebrity who is known for one of the most prosperous seamless
transitions from stardom to fashion-fame is Gwen Stefani.

Gwen Stefani gets her start in entertainment through ska band No
Doubt

Gwen Stefani first bursted into the entertainment industry through her
musical talents as the female lead singer of ska-pop band No Doubt. The
band formed in 1991 and released its self-titled debut album the year
after. Hits from the band included “Don’t Speak,” “I’m Just A Girl,”
“Underneath It All,” and more. The band received worldwide mainstream
success, and Stefani was named “The Queen of Confessional Pop” in late
2000. Their album Tragic Kingdom (1995) received Grammy Award
nominations in 1997 and 1998 and ended up selling more than sixteen million
copies worldwide.

In 2004, Stefani went solo with her debut album Love. Angel. Music.
Baby. (L.A.M.B.). The album featured various collaborations with music
artists such as Linda Perry, Andre 2000, and more. The debut album sold
309,000 copies on its first week and reached multi-platinum status in the
United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. Her hit-song from
the album, “What You Waiting For?” became a commercial success and reached
the top ten on several music charts. Using that album name as inspiration,
Stefani also turned her attention to a new career venture.

Stefani launches L.A.M.B. to start her fashion career

That same year, she launched her first fashion line, L.A.M.B. With help
from stylist Andrea Lieberman, Stefani was introduced to haute couture
clothing. Stefani’s personal fashion largely influenced the line, drawing
inspirations from Japanese, Guatemalan, and Jamaican styles. “Designing is
something that I’ve always loved and dreamed about,” said Stefani. “And
L.A.M.B. just keeps getting better every season,” Stefani states on her
website. The passion project started in Stefani’s humble kitchen and grew
into the global business it is today with extensive partnerships. Currently
the line offers apparel, handbags, shoes, and more. The aesthetic of the
brand reflect a Californian-influenced rocker-chic vibe. Pieces include
funky pants, graphic tees, billowy dresses, and eclectic jackets. Pieces
for the line range from 39 to 189 dollars. Stefani’s innate sense of style
influences the mix of feminine and masculine silhouettes with a touch of
Hollywood glamour. “I like the contrast and the clash and the resulting
balance you get from mixing soft and hard elements,” said Stefani.

The line ended up garnering the attention of several celebrities such as
Teri Hatcher and Nicole Kidman. Inspired largely by Harajuku fashion, the
following summer, Stefani expanded her collection by introducing a more
affordable Harajuku Lovers line. She referred to the new line as a
“glorified merchandise line.” The new line varied in products with apparel,
handbags, mobile phone charms, and underwear.

L.A.M.B. makes an estimated annual gross income of 90 million
dollars

Overall, the line achieved mainstream prosperity, in large part due to its
success at New York Fashion Week in 2005. Currently, Gwen Stefani’s net
worth is pegged at 80 million dollars. Her L.A.M.B. is estimated to make an
annual gross income of 90 million dollars. The line was well-received by
critics.

Aside from fashion, Gwen Stefani also garnered further celebrity status by
appearing as a judge for the reality television show The Voice. She
appeared as a judge for season seven of the series. Also, since then, she
has been continuing her music career. During last year’s New York Fashion
Week, she told MTV News that she is working on a new solo album for music
as well as No Doubt album. As far as fashion, her L.A.M.B. line seems to be
doing more than fine.