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Baby Phat Spring 2008 Collection

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Forbes (Excerpt)

What was the single most over-the-top item?

Former model Kimora Lee Simmons adorned her KLS by Kimora Lee Simmons collection with jewelry from Sol Rafael. The most expensive piece, valued at $50 million, had a 50-carat canary diamond on a necklace with 100 white diamonds.

"This collection is all about St. Tropez, and what you would be wearing in a typical day there," says Simmons. "The jewelry enhances the collection and adds to the glamour. It's not unrealistic to be wearing six inch heels, a dress and a fantastic piece of jewelry while you are walking around. Art is imitating life… well, imitating my life!"

But how about the lives of her customers? Can a designer stray so far into fantasy that he or she loses touch with buyers? Or to put it another way, can a collection ever go too far over the top?

"Sure," says Gruber. "There is always that risk. But there is no formula for success in fashion, especially when you are displaying artistry and unconventional designs. Sometimes [taking risks] just has to outweigh functionality."

Baby Phat Beauty Embraces Glam

WWD.com - The glitz and glam of Saint-Tropez was the main source of inspiration for both the makeup and hair at the Baby Phat show.

“The look is about opulent women coming out of a boat or yacht in Saint-Tropez and it’s taken from her own life,” said Laurent Philippon of Bumble and bumble. “It’s that hair that’s way too big and too much makeup.” Philippon looked to create a natural wave that had loads of volume and looked clean.

For makeup, Lisa Butler for MAC Cosmetics said the look was inspired by a combination of Barbie together with television show “Dynasty.” After applying Studio Stick Foundation and Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder, she used a combination of Rhubarb and Apple Cheeks shades on the cheeks as well as the eye. Also on the eyes, Butler used a blend of Rhubarb, Kitchmas and Copper Sparkle pigment. To top off the look, she coated hot-pink lipstick with clear lip gloss.

Green Bracelets for African Empowerment

Simmons Jewelry Co. has planned a number of events during New York Fashion Week to inform the fashion community about the Diamond Empowerment Fund and its efforts to raise money for educational programs in African countries where diamonds are natural resource.

Kicking off the fashion week festivities, Simmons Jewelry Co. and apparel and lifestyle brand Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons, have partnered to serve as sponsors of "Fashion Rocks." On Thursday, the Green Bracelet—a malachite and rough diamond piece—will rock the wrists of fashionistas, music moguls, and performers during the live concert and subsequent show broadcast on CBS.

"I am excited about this latest venture for Simmons Jewelry Company," said Kimora Lee Simmons. "We have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the industry and really impact a change. The collection not only looks great, but also serves a worthy cause."