Baby Phat Draws Phat Crowd To Fashion Assassin Collection

The name’s Simmons. Kimora Lee Simmons.

Of course, the multi-hyphenate Renaissance Woman (wife, mother, model, fashion company empress and head of two just-launched fine jewelry lines) would rate seven digits instead of 007’s paltry three.

Last night’s Baby Phat show proved, once again, why KLS is queen of the hip-hop fashion scene, with a collection that was inspired by the self-described Diamond Diva’s love of Bond Girls, the “Thomas Crown Affair” and other movies that showcase strong, sexy, empowered women who’d just as soon shoot you as shag you.

“It’s all very spy girl/fighter girl,” Simmons told FWD when we caught up with her at Baby Phat headquarters a few nights before the show. “The collection is very retro, with a lot of tailored, form fitting pieces with clean lines. Very rigid but sexy. We mixed a lot of elements and textures: tweed, fur, buttons, alligator and crocodile skins. It’s fabulous. And there are tons of oversized accessories that make quite a statement. It’s a strong collection for a powerful woman.” Something Kimora Lee (Ms. Simmons if yer nasty) knows all about.

“I think it’s very cool; great for young people,” Tommy Hilfiger, who was attending his first Baby Phat show, told FWD before the event began.

Other notables who turned out for last night’s packed-to-the-rafters spectacle (and to get a sneak peek at Simmons’ new jewelry lines, the very high end Kimora Lee Simmons collection and the less expensive Baby Phat Diamond Diva collection) were Mos Def, Missy Elliott, Lil’ Kim, Tori Spelling, Ashley Olsen, Vivica Fox, Shannen Doherty, Paula Abdul, and, of course, Russell Simmons’ brother, DMC’s Reverend Run.

“I love how many people come, what type of people come and all that good stuff,” the Reverend told FWD as he sat in his front row seat waiting for the show to start. “It’s more exciting than every other show, more anticipated, more flava.”

Flava was exactly what KLS sent down the runway. As the James Bond theme segued to a thumping hip-hop beat (thank you, DJ Cassidy!), out came one powerful, don’t-mess-with-me fly spy girl after another, all sporting big with a capital ‘B’ hairdos and killer thigh high suede boots with trompe l’oeil patent leather slingback detail.

From a laced back black leather dress with vaguely S&M zippers to a green tweed suit with a satin lapel with gold nameplate-worn-as-bra to dresses, pants and blouses with unexpected slits that revealed just a peek of skin, these were strong, sexy looks for strong, sexy women.

We loved the chocolate fur jacket with asymmetrical ruffled bodice, low slung white pants with thick beaded waistband and puff-sleeved gray pinstriped jumpsuit--and, of course, there was a plethora of Baby Phat’s signature booty shorts (done in alligator this time, with a puffy banded leg), and enough bikinis to outfit an entire team of Bond Girls.

But what we loved most of all were those thigh-high boots, the two-toned spider web stockings and the bevy of bags in surprising shapes: long, boxy rectangles with silver-trimmed cutout handles at one end, and skinny suede cylinders that looked like an elongated train case--either of which could double as a weapon for members of the Baby Phat Fashion Assassins.

Feminine, yes. Passively girly? Oh no you dit-nt. Even when sporting nothing more than a metallicized leather bathing suit or patent leather bra, these are women you wouldn’t dream of messing with. Ever."

Fashion Wire Daily - Feb. 6, 2005

Comments

[Roli Singh]

According to me "I feel making beautiful clothes is an art and it requires creativity and time, to make somebody look beautiful".

Roli Singh
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[Tiffany deanes]

Hi Kimora,
I will be graduting from the International Academy of Design and Technology in July 2008 with my bachelors degree. I was wondering what will be the chances of me coming to work under you to gain more knowledge. I would love for you or someone to write me back on more information.

[Janae]

HEY MS.KIMORA MY NAME IS JANAE AN I LOVE TO TAKE PICTURES I WOULD LOVE 2 BECOME A MODEL THE ONLY PROMBLEM IS I'M FROM NEW ORLEANS LOUSIANA AN I JUST CAN'T FIND ANY PLACES 2 MODEL I WOULD LOVE 2 MODEL FOR YOU

[SHAQUALLIA]

HI MY NAME IS QUALLIA I LO-
VE BABY PHAT AND I WEAR IT
ALL THE TIME ME AND MY LIL
SISTER ALEXIS .

[natasha burns]

Hi, My name is Tasha and I have an 9 year old daughter who really admires you. She watches your show all the time and talks about how fabolous and beautiful you are. She did a book report on your life as a famous Missourian for school. I wish I had a picture of the poster to show you. Taionah talks about how she wish she could be a model for your kids Baby Phat line. She hopes to be a model someday. She's always watching
America's Next Top Model. Who by indeed is your close friend (Tyra Banks). I would like to send you pictures of her. Even if she don't get picked she hopes to here from you soon. Thanks in advance for taking time to read my comments.She said you really rock.

[Maria Elena Coreano]

Hello Kimora, I'm a recent fashion merchandising and design graduate. I'm extremely interested in working for Baby Phat, KLS as one of your assistants. I have what it takes and can do anything you need to help your collection grow. I would like to know where I can send my resume. Please consider me as an option.

Thank you for your time!
Maria Elena Coreano

[Maria Elena Coreano]

Hello Kimora, I'm a recent fashion merchandising and design graduate. I'm extremely interested in working for Baby Phat, KLS as one of your assistants. I have what it takes and can do anything you need to help your collection grow. I would like to know where I can send my resume. Please consider me as an option.

Tnank you for your time!
Maria Elena Coreano

[She' Brown]

Hello Kimora,
I'm She' Brown currently attending TSU majoring in fashion Merchandising. However, in January I'll be moving to Atlanta, Ga to attend AIU for Fashion Marketing. I have many goals that I plan to reach and one of them as always been to have some type of contact with you. I would love to be an intern for Baby Phat and KLS or even just get some feed back from you on how to be successful in the fashion industry. I would be a great aspect to your business. Thank you so much for taking time to read my comment. Please Email me if possible!
Thanks!

[schazzard blackburn]

hi i am an aspiring fashion designer from england who moved to america 4yrs ago. i love everything about the industry!!from hair to outfits, modeling, excercise, nutrition etc. im 16 and im a senior in high school. i am currently in my fashion program at my magnet high school. im in level 3 where we are working with patterns, industrial machines, pattern making on the computer, visiting colleges and making outfits of our choice. i also do hair and work at a professional hair salon. i love to design and "interesting outfits".i would love the choice to become more involved in different types of fashion and would love to begin with urban wear. after high school i plan on attending florida state university to get my bachelors degree in fashion merchandising and art institute of fortlauderdale for my associates in fashion design.please allow me the chance to intern at your headquaters. i am goin to a fashion show in jan 2008 on south beach, miami and i dont know if youl be there but id love to talk to you about business. if you dont attend u can personally write me at my email address thanks for you help,

aspring fashion designers.

[stephanie]

Ms. kimora,

I really love your personality and ofcourse all of your product especially the hello kitty diamonds. Well just keep up the good!! God bless!!!

P.s. I just graduate and im hoping that i could work to your company I SWEAR ITS MY DREAM TO WORK WITH YOU!!!

[stephanie]

Ms. kimora,

I really love your personality and ofcourse all of your product especially the hello kitty diamonds. Well just keep up the good!! God bless!!!

P.s. I just graduate and im hoping that i could work to your company I SWEAR ITS MY DREAM TO WORK WITH YOU!!!

[Marlene G]

Hello i would like to send you a picture of my daughter Tiana. Who would like to become a model for your Baby Phat clothings line. I would like to hear from you soon.

Keep up the good job.

[tamia]

hi kimora i love your show, you should have been on celebrity apprentice this season. anyway I have a 9year old who has had 5 callbacks for the lion king she's the one, I'm sorry I didn't get her started early in the business, she beautiful, charming takes excellent directions would love for you to give tamia her big break. thanks mommy

[Jacky]

Hello Ms Kimora,
I always adored your fashion scence and wanted to become a glam model for your fashion label,after I had finished high school.Well currently I am in my first year degree course studying Fashion Design.I am very dedicated and commited in whatever I do.I have a absolute passion for fashion design and modelling and would like to pursue a meaningful career in one of those two categories or even combine them.
Since you personally are a professional model, I believe there is a lot I could learn from you.I hope I will hear from you soon. God Bless You

[Anna]

Hello Mis.Kimora,
My name is Anna Cote and I am very interested in an internship through the Baby Phat Company. I love fashion and Baby Phat clothes so this is the ideal opportunity for me! I am a fashion design major at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA . I am the most dedicated, self driven, and 'do anything necessary' individual wanting a position with this company. I have created and worn garments myself, therefor I have passion for fashion. Thank You for your time.

Anna Marie Cote
nino_37@hotmail.com

[Kimberly Dela Cruz]

Hey Mrs.Kimora
My name is Kimberly Dela Cruz I'm from Guam But actually live in Las Vegas right now. I love to wear your clothing line it's all I wear really. I would love to model for your company. I'm 17 yrs. old almost 18 by Nov.23 also I got a twin sister that love your work and everything you do. You really inspire us and one day I want to be just like you. You can contact me at knk2nvi@yahoo.com.
Thanks for your time,
Hope to here from you
Kimberly

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[shari levy]

hello, my name is shari levy and i would love to work for kimora lee! To be her assitant, or just an intern..i describe fabulous as kimora..i love her style..wordrobe.children anything that has kimora i love it...i love to model and style...i will be perfect for the job, because im always getting any job or tast !! trust!

[Joy Brandon]

Hi Kimora,
My daughter is 6 yrs old and love to model and take pictures an was hoping she can pose for some of your shoots. Please let me know if its possible.
Thank You
Joy

[Joy Brandon]

Hi Kimora,
My daughter is 6 yrs old and love to model and take pictures an was hoping she can pose for some of your shoots. Please let me know if its possible.
Thank You
Joy

[denise myers]

HI kimora my name is denise and i love your work. i have been a fan of yours since i saw you on the tyra banks show, and saw that you and her are best friends. This is and experience for my daughter because she always dreamed of being a model. She would walk then pose in the house with her clothes or a bathing suit on in the summer. anywhere she goes, she is striking a pose. her life long dream is to be a model and to walk the runway in your clothes. Striking every pose the best way she can do it. So if there's anything 'you can do for her please feel free to e-mail me. THANK YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY!!!

[natalie]

hi kimora this natalie writeing you to tell you i have a two year old baby and everyone said she looks just like your babies and she do i will love for her to model for baby phat and i know you will love her to thanks kimora hope to here from you thank you

[patsy]

hey kimoria i would like my daughter chelse to be a model for your juniors or kids line thanks.

[Ryan]

Hi Kimora.!!!I really admire you! You are one one of my favorite celebrities, becAuse you are a moguL, MoM & StiiLL fAbuloUs, you prove that it can actually be done! I'm 15 yrs. young!I'm really interested in doing a summer internship with babyphat. I Love mY fAmiiLy & clOse oNes [Of COurse]. FAsHiiOn.HaViiNg a GoOd tiimE.LeaRniiNg neW thiiNgs.!If there is anything I cAn do..I caN be reAched @ confident_ryan@yahoo.com

[TaTi]

Hello

I have lots of great ideas for a new line of shoes i would love 2 send u my designs 2 see what you think