Ska, new wave, rock, and rap. The outrageous white girl with punk roots-who, like Lil' Kim, rocked pink hair and made it hot-has quietly influenced fashion and music of all genres and styles. Whether she's teaming with fellow fashionista Eve or creatively sparring with Andre 3000, Gwen's ghetto fabulous pass extends beyond musical borders. And she's carried that fusion into her own L.A.M.B. (Love. Angel. Music. Baby.) clothing line, bringing into the fashion fold the Japanese Harajuku girls (named for Tokyo's famous shopping district). And the beat goes on.
Style: Marilyn Monroe meets Cyndi Lauper Known for: Blond hair, Rastainfluenced wristbands, bindi
Fashion word: "Think what that money could bring / I'd buy everything / Clean out Vivienne Westwood in my Galliano gown."
PHARRELL WILLIAMS
As half of the futuristic production duo the Neptunes, Pharrell has traveled off the beaten path and become a fashion It boy in the process. By staying true to his humble skater-boy beginnings, he turned the fashion world into a personalized playground where cultures collide. From his Ice Cream footwear to his latest eyeglasses designs for Louis Vuitton, Pharrell has initiated the revenge of the nerds.
Style: Tony Hawk meets Miles Davis Known for: A Bathing Ape (BAPE), foam trucker hats
Fashion word: "I'm a nice dude, with some nice dreams / See these ice cubes, see these Ice Creams?"
P. DIDDY
The man who helped bring Jodeci and Mary J. Blige's Timberland-andsilk style to the forefront in the '90s has bridged high fashion and hip hop with his Sean John collection. Because of Puffy's eye for flair, the Council of Fashion Designers of America named him Menswear Designer of the Year in 2004.
Style: Russell Simmons meets Frank Sinatra
Known for: Crisp white suits, diamond pinkie rings, Sean John wear, Mohawks
Fashion word: "Haters wanna stop my loot / They don't want me wearing Sean John / They want me wearing lawsuits."
BEYONCÉ
As destiny's favorite child, Beyoncé keeps her over-the-top glam in the family. Tina Knowles's bold, eyecatching designs wrap her daughter at award shows and on tour. And her flowing locks are worth about $4.7 million to L'Oréal, who paid Beyoncé that much for a five-year endorsement deal.
Style: Tina Turner meets Barbie
Known for: Blond tresses, promnight couture
Fashion word: "Make up light... with my pastel Louis designer scarf, work of art, rockin' vintage Gucci."
T.I.
True to his pimp style, the selfproclaimed King of the South can rock furs and crown jewels or a white tee and fitted hat, all while maintaining his air of royalty.
Style: John Gotti meets Avon Barksdale (The Wire)
Known for: Rubber bands on the wrist, Versace shades
Fashion word: "Put on some tailor made slacks / Some wing-tipped shoes, whatcha know about that? / Button down, cufflinks, hair cut, no hat / Just felt like gettin' clean and show I know how to act."
CAM'RON
With Harlem running through his veins, Cam has no choice but to express his style with flamboyant displays. While purple is his new pink, he somehow made pink the new black for the thug-wear set.
Style: Rich Porter meetsLiberace
Known for: Everything pink-Range Rover, Timbs, etc.
Faux pas: His Little Pastel Riding Hood get-up-pink mink hooded coat, headband, and cell phone-at an '03 Baby Phat show.
Fashion word: "Canary burgundy I call it lemon red / Yellow diamonds in my ear, call 'em Lemonheads."
ANDRE 3000
He mesmerized with turbans wrapping his ATLiens mystique. Then, with a succession of weird wigs, football shoulder pads, and band uniforms, he had the world marching to the beat of 3000.
Style: Jimi Hendrix meets Kwamé
Known for: Ascots, suspenders
Fashion word: "Ascot to match the socks / What's in your Speakerboxxx / Pink and blue."
TRICK DADDY
Yes, we all know that Trick Daddy loves the kids, but if you pay attention, you'll see that this Liberty City rapper has a brand infatuation, too.
Style: Grand Puba meets Tupac Shakur
Known for: Gold fronts, Polo
Fashion word: "(Are those Bugle Boy jeans you're wearing) / Hell na, ho, you know they're Polo."
ERYKAH BADU
With her incense smoke and high-rise head wraps, she sparked the Earthmother bohemian craze of the '90s and continues to reign as queen of the anti-bling.
Style: Billie Holiday meets Angela Davis
Known for: Head wraps, handcrafted jewelry, thrift store finds
Fashion word: "My dress ain't cost nothin' but seven dollars / But I made it fly."
SNOOP DOGG
He flaunts both sides of his persona- West Coast thug and flamboyant pimp. All the while, he slyly wears his gangster sensibilities on his sleeve, literally and figuratively.
Style: Doughboy (Boyz N the Hood) meets Goldie (The Mack)
Known for: Khakis, Chuck Taylors, perms for men, pimp goblets
Fashion word: "I can do that there / Put on a three-piece suit and Shirley Temple my hair."
CIARA
Though she's relatively new to the scene, Ciara has already begun to make her goodie style the look of the teen set. With her combination of sex appeal and round-the-way girl charm, Ciara captures the imagination of the next generation's fashion-conscious.
Style: Janet Jackson meets Aaliyah
Known for: Midriff-baring tops, sneaker boots, body suits, and skin-tight jeans
Fashion word: "Strut my stuff / And yes I flaunt it / Goodies make the boys jump on it."
JENNIFER LOPEZ
Whether posing in alluring Hollywood gowns or channeling her inner B-girl, J.Lo understands the power of a distinguished wardrobe.
Style: Rita Moreno meets Elizabeth Taylor Known for:Manolo Timberlands, low-rise jeans, the color white, floppy hats, plunging necklines
Fashion word: "Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got / I'm still, I'm still Jenny from the block / Used to have a little, now I have a lot"
KANYE WEST
His musical influences-backpacker sensibilities on a baller's budget-spill over into his fashion choices.
Style: Andre Harrell meets Carlton Banks (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)
Known for: Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Louis Vuitton backpack
Fashion word: "First nigga with a Benz and a backpack / Ice chain, Cartier lens, and a knapsack."
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