Earlier this year, punk suddenly became the new black, making Gwen Stefani s rebellious personal style relevant (not to mention commercially viable) all over again. That s good news for her L.A.M.B. line, which aims to capture the singer s inimitable fashion sense and attitude—or "Gwenitude," as her design team calls it. The jumping-off point for the contemporary label s Spring collection was a vintage military jumpsuit Stefani happened across at a flea market, which had amazing pocket details and zips everywhere. "It was incredible," she said via e-mail. "I love finding that one thing that gets me excited when starting a new season." Surely enough, a utilitarian all-in-one done in soft chambray was one of the highlights here, and its relaxed silhouette was echoed throughout on silk drop-crotch trousers and cargo track pants toughened up with hardware accents.
Elsewhere, a series of safety orange pieces including a cool biker jacket and architectural shorts cut from a spongy double crepe added a zesty pop of color. Overall, though, this was a subdued lineup, and Stefani admitted it was a bit of a departure. "It s a quieter collection than in the past—somewhat streamlined." An on-trend sheer maxi dress featuring a grunge floral print tapped into her new softer side.
