Kimora Lee Simmons is the American Dream. The talented designer is credited with inspiring a new generation of consumers with her glamorous, sexy, over-the-top style which has catapulted her white hot clothing label Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons into an enormous success. Kimora's influence in the world of fashion is undeniable while her savvy as a businesswoman has made this former runway model a worldwide brand phenomenon. With an unrivaled universal appeal, Kimora is the only multiethnic woman to have a successful fashion empire along with her own signature diamond encrusted cell phone, jewelry collection and fragrance -- quintessentially, she is the new establishment.
A native of St Louis, Kimora began her career as a fashion model at the early age of 13 when she was personally chosen by fashion czar Karl Lagerfeld to model for the esteemed house of Chanel in Paris. Her success as a runway model gave Kimora an innate sense of style which propels her as a fashion designer. As the instrumental force behind the brand's creative designs, ad campaign strategy and marketing concepts, Kimora has taken her astute business acumen and passion for her work to spearhead numerous brand extension ventures with companies including Motorola, Coty and M. Fabrikant and Sons.
Having made her mark on the fashion industry, it wasn't long before Hollywood came calling. Kimora's upbeat, fun and charismatic personality keeps her in constant demand for roles on both the small and large screens. Kimora has hosted MTV's Fashionably Loud, UPN's number 1 hit series America's Next Top Model, and Metro Channel's Full Frontal Fashion. Kimora is currently a co-host on Sony Television's syndicated talk show Life and Style. On the big screen Kimora will be featured in the upcoming MGM film 'Beauty Shop' starring Queen Latifah and Twentieth Century Fox's 'Rage Control' with Martin Lawrence. Additionally, Kimora received Broadways' top honor - a 2003 Tony award for her work as Executive Producer of the critically acclaimed Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry Jam on Broadway.
An enthusiastic philanthropist and patron of the arts, Kimora lends her time and support to numerous charitable organizations especially those institutions which target disadvantaged youth. She established the Kimora Lee Simmons Scholarship Fund at her alma mater in St. Louis to provide college tuition support for academically successful girls with financial needs and is an active member of youth advocacy organizations such as the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and Hetrick-Martin Institute. Together, she and her husband, Russell Simmons, have become two of America's most respected philanthropists and activists.
Kimora Lee Simmons has managed to achieve something that sets her apart from her peers; she is able to maintain a critical direct link to the younger market, and to women in particular. Kimora is intrinsically connected with all aspects of entertainment, fashion, television, film, and music in a significant way. Future projects for this burgeoning female media mogul include a lifestyle book, cosmetics line, home collection, and a doll and accessories line. Additionally, Kimora will venture into the children's arena with a book and a line of furniture made exclusively for kids. Also on the horizon is the expansion of the Kimora Lee Simmons Foundation and launch of her website KimoraLeeSimmons.com.
Presently, Kimora resides in New Jersey with husband, Russell and daughters, Ming Lee and Aoki Lee.
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