Gwen Stefani’s Paper Magazine Photoshoot – December 2002 • CelebMafia

In a black-and-white blaze of punk glamour and theatrical poise, Gwen Stefani’s 2002 Paper magazine shoot captured the No Doubt frontwoman at her most iconic—part pop star, part performance art.

In the December 2002/January 2003 issue of Paper magazine, Gwen Stefani delivered a photoshoot that distilled her early-2000s persona into pure editorial gold. Shot in stark black and white, the imagery leaned into Stefani’s signature blend of punk, glam, and avant-garde styling.

One standout frame features Stefani in a black strapless top, her long wavy hair cascading as she raises a feather-adorned, intricately designed object above her head. Her other hand hovers near her face, creating a pose that’s both confrontational and ethereal. The monochrome palette amplifies the drama, stripping away distractions and spotlighting the tension between softness and edge.

This shoot arrived during the Rock Steady era—a time when Stefani was redefining pop-punk fashion with Japanese Harajuku influences, bold beauty choices, and a fearless embrace of theatricality. The Paper editorial echoed that ethos, channeling Debbie Harry, Vivienne Westwood, and a dash of silent film starlet.

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