Gwen Stefani in the 1990s.Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
She’s just a girl … who’s been the coolest since she first hit the scene.Gwen Stefaniturns 54 years old on Oct. 3, 2023, but she somehow remains ageless, continuing her lifelong style streak that has influenced fans and followers for generations.On the singer’s latest milestone, take a walk down memory lane with some of her best throwback photos.
She’s just a girl … who’s been the coolest since she first hit the scene.
Gwen Stefaniturns 54 years old on Oct. 3, 2023, but she somehow remains ageless, continuing her lifelong style streak that has influenced fans and followers for generations.
On the singer’s latest milestone, take a walk down memory lane with some of her best throwback photos.
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Beach Babe
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02of 28Mic CheckBarry King/WireImageStefani channeled Madonna in 1989 when she wore this outfit.
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Mic Check
Stefani channeled Madonna in 1989 when she wore this outfit.
03of 28Hair ApparentRon Wolfson/Gwen StefaniThe No Doubt frontwoman has never been afraid to experiment with her style.
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Hair Apparent
Ron Wolfson/Gwen Stefani
The No Doubt frontwoman has never been afraid to experiment with her style.
04of 28Pink LadyJ. Vespa/WireImageThe singer earned quite the reputation over the years for being ahair chameleon.
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Pink Lady
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The singer earned quite the reputation over the years for being ahair chameleon.
05of 28Black and WhiteBarry King/WireImageFrom Cruella de Vil inspired locks …
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Black and White
From Cruella de Vil inspired locks …
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Ab-tastic
Gwen Stefani performing with No Doubt in 1996.Rick Loomis/Getty Images
07of 28She BangsJim Spellman/WireImageStefani has always marched to the beat of her own drumandsomehow made braces look cool!
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She Bangs
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Stefani has always marched to the beat of her own drumandsomehow made braces look cool!
08of 28'90s QueenKMazur/WireImageIs there anything more iconic than matching your hair to your outfit?
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’90s Queen
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Is there anything more iconic than matching your hair to your outfit?
09of 28Cream of the CropRobert Gauthier/Getty ImagesBecause Gwen is a pro at color coordinating from head to toe.
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Cream of the Crop
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Because Gwen is a pro at color coordinating from head to toe.
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11of 28Classic BeautyTim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesSure, we’ve been seeing a lot of unique beauty looks lately, but here’s a reminder that Stefani rocked glitter hair first.
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Classic Beauty
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Sure, we’ve been seeing a lot of unique beauty looks lately, but here’s a reminder that Stefani rocked glitter hair first.
12of 28Go GwenSam Levi/WireImageYou’d be hard pressed to name a woman who defined the late ’90s/early ’00s hair game quite like Stefani.
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Go Gwen
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You’d be hard pressed to name a woman who defined the late ’90s/early ’00s hair game quite like Stefani.
13of 28Hat TrickChris Weeks/LiaisonAnd when she wasn’t showing off her hair, she was wearing very big hats.From the translucent shoes to the low-rise bell bottoms, to the belt, studded bag and bracelets — this outfit screams early 2000s.
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Hat Trick
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And when she wasn’t showing off her hair, she was wearing very big hats.
From the translucent shoes to the low-rise bell bottoms, to the belt, studded bag and bracelets — this outfit screams early 2000s.
14of 28Going PlatinumTim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesShe has become known for her platinum blonde locks, a look she still rocks today.
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Going Platinum
She has become known for her platinum blonde locks, a look she still rocks today.
15of 28With the BandJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicStefani also loved to take a walk on the wild side, experimenting with prints.
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With the Band
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Stefani also loved to take a walk on the wild side, experimenting with prints.
16of 28Grammy GoddessRay Mickshaw/WireImageLike this high-necked, semi-sheer leopard dress that she wore to the 2002Grammy Awards.
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Grammy Goddess
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Like this high-necked, semi-sheer leopard dress that she wore to the 2002Grammy Awards.
17of 28Birds of a FeatherSGranitz/WireImageNo one pulls off a glam look quite like the “Don’t Speak” singer. Here she is at the 1997 American Music Awards, sporting a black feather boa.
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Birds of a Feather
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No one pulls off a glam look quite like the “Don’t Speak” singer. Here she is at the 1997 American Music Awards, sporting a black feather boa.
18of 28Trend SetterScott Harrison/Getty ImagesShe even found a way to dress up her favorite article of clothing: the bikini top.
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Trend Setter
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She even found a way to dress up her favorite article of clothing: the bikini top.
19of 28Tied UpM. Caulfield/WireImageShe’d often pair it with a tie. You know, to show everyone that she meant business — and to draw attention to her incredible abs.
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Tied Up
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She’d often pair it with a tie. You know, to show everyone that she meant business — and to draw attention to her incredible abs.
20of 28Short StoryTim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesIf midriff baring was a sport,Gwen Stefaniwould be an Olympic athlete.
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Short Story
If midriff baring was a sport,Gwen Stefaniwould be an Olympic athlete.
21of 28Layers on LayersUK Press/Getty ImagesSometimes, she would even layer her bikini tops with a tank. Maybe she was feeling more conservative when she rocked this look in 2002.
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Layers on Layers
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Sometimes, she would even layer her bikini tops with a tank. Maybe she was feeling more conservative when she rocked this look in 2002.
22of 28Super Bowl SwaggerKMazur/WireImageShe’s just a girl …performing at the Super Bowlin 2003, in a bra top.
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Super Bowl Swagger
She’s just a girl …performing at the Super Bowlin 2003, in a bra top.
23of 28Red AlertFrank Micelotta/Getty ImagesIs that Marilyn Monroe orGwen Stefani? This photo from the 2001Grammy Awardsmade us do a double-take.
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Red Alert
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Is that Marilyn Monroe orGwen Stefani? This photo from the 2001Grammy Awardsmade us do a double-take.
24of 28Bright SpotFoc Kan/WireImageRed is clearly Stefani’s power color.
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Bright Spot
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Red is clearly Stefani’s power color.
25of 28Sheer MadnessTheo Wargo/WireImageWhether it’s red lipstick or a mesh red top, the color does wonders for the singer.
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Sheer Madness
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Whether it’s red lipstick or a mesh red top, the color does wonders for the singer.
26of 28Star in StripesRon Galella/Getty ImagesAnd has been her go-to over the years. We challenge you to find a photo of Stefani without a pop of redsomewherein her outfit.
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Star in Stripes
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And has been her go-to over the years. We challenge you to find a photo of Stefani without a pop of redsomewherein her outfit.
27of 28Lip ServiceMargaret Norton/NBCAll hail the Queen of the Bold Red Lip.
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Lip Service
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All hail the Queen of the Bold Red Lip.
28of 28Happy Birthday, Gwen!Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesMay she reign forever!
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Happy Birthday, Gwen!
May she reign forever!
source: people.com
