is a fashion line by American singer Gwen Stefani, the lead vocalist of the rock band No Doubt.
[1] The line was influenced by a variety of cultures' fashions, including Guatemalan, Japanese, Indian and Jamaican styles.
The line achieved popularity among celebrities and was worn by stars such as Teri Hatcher, Nicole Kidman, Paris Hilton and Stefani herself.
The clothes were manufactured by Ska Girl LLC, which was founded in 2003 by Ken Erman, president of L.A.M.B.
The bags feature LeSportsac's rip-stop nylon along with a variety of antiqued metal hardware, leather trims and colorful linings.
[12] Stefani refers to her clothing line in her songs "Wind It Up," "Harajuku Girls," and "Crash" (which even incorporates the brand's slogan, "I want you all over me like L.A.M.B.").
A thirty-second commercial directed by Sophie Muller was also released to promote the brand's fragrance.
Stefani described her first line, which debuted on September 16, 2005, as "a little Sound of Music, some Orange County chola girl, some Rasta, and a bit of The Great Gatsby.
"[15] The highlights of the show were purple cars bouncing using hydraulics while Stefani's song "Wind It Up" made its debut as the models walked the runway.
[17] The models, all donning identical blond wigs, wore designs Stefani said were inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer's role as Elvira Hancock in the 1983 Scarface.
[17] The show included some of Stefani's trademark tracksuits and extensively referenced prints from Guatemala, India, and Japan.
The collection "looked like the sixties as seen by someone who grew up in the eighties" and incorporated influences from Stefani's ska roots.
Desiree Stimpert of About.com said, " ... these shoes aren't for everyone, but will most definitely appeal to fans of Ms. Stefani's music and fashion - sense.
's embellished tracksuits, Rasta-inspired knits, and gaucho-heel combos deliver the edge"[23] Nicole Phelps of Style.com said, "The collection, which looked like the sixties as seen by someone who grew up in the eighties, was altogether more wearable and on trend.
"[25] The brand was sold in 275 stores worldwide[26] and was seen worn on celebrities including Teri Hatcher, Nicole Kidman, Kelly Ripa, Paris Hilton, and Stefani herself.