TBT: Kimora Lee Simmons' Fashion Evolution From Her Baby Phat Days
Remember When Kimora Lee Simmons Was Baby Phat All Day Every Day?
If you cringe looking back at photos of yourself in college, high school, and even middle school, you probably have Kimora Lee Simmons to thank. With Baby Phat — the female equivalent of Phat Farm — Kimora ushered in the feminine street wear movement of the early 2000s and all the tacky trends that came with it. Of course at that time, you couldn’t tell us — or her — we weren’t fly with our low-rise jeans, sexy low-cut tops, oversized jackets, and heels.
Back in the day, Kimora was the epitome of Baby Phat all day every day, which made sense considering it was her brand. But as the urban wear trend died down, so did the model’s own over-the-top fashion. And while we don’t see Kimora on many red carpets anymore because she’s much too busy being a mother of four and honing another fashion line, this time simply Kimora Lee Simmons, on her 42nd birthday we thought it was a good time to pay homage to the trends she set and her own personal fashion evolution. Here’s a look back at Kimora’s Baby Phat days as well as her better days on and off the red carpet.
KIMORA LEE launches Simmons Jewelry collection ‘Diamond Diva’ at Bloomingdales
Where: New York City, United States
When: 02 Dec 2004
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KIMORA LEE SIMMONS
The summer kick off party for Baby Phat held at Star Room
Where: New York, United States
When: 29 May 2005
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KIMORA LEE SIMMONS
The Third Annual Vibe Awards – Press Room
Culver City, California – 12.11.05
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Where: California, United States
When: 12 Nov 2005
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KIMORA LEE SIMMONS
at the Oscar de la Renta Fall 2005 show as part of Olympus Fashion Week held at The Tent, Bryant Park
Where: New York City, New York, United States
When: 07 Feb 2005
Credit: POPWENN
KIMORA LEE SIMMONS arriving at the Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles, California – 26.01.05
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Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
When: 27 Jan 2005
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KIMORA LEE SIMMONS
2005 Women of the Year Awards- Red Carpet
Avery Fisher Hall Lincoln
Where: New York City, United States
When: 02 Nov 2005
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KIMORA LEE SIMMONS at the New York premiere of ‘ After The Sunset’
New York City- 09.11.04
Where: New York, United States
When: 09 Nov 2004
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KIMORA LEE SIMMONS arriving at the CHANEL Costume Institute Gala held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Where: New York City, United States
When: 02 May 2005
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Kimora Lee Simmons
Seventh Annual Art for Life East Hampton Gala
benefiting the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation
held at Simmons Estate
Featuring: Kimora Lee Simmons
Where: New York City, New York, United States
When: 29 Jul 2006
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Kimora Lee Simmons
amfAR AIDS Research held at Le Moulin de Mougins
Featuring: Kimora Lee Simmons
Where: Mougins, France
When: 25 May 2006
Credit: Z. Tomaszewski / WENN
Kimora Lee Simmons
New York Premiere of ‘A Mighty Heart’ held at the Ziegfeld Theatre – Arrivals
Featuring: Kimora Lee Simmons
Where: New York City, United States
When: 13 Jun 2007
Credit: Anthony G. Moore / WENN
Kimora Lee
Los Angeles Premiere of ‘The Tempest’ held At The El Capitan Theatre
Hollywood, California – 06.12.10
Featuring: Kimora Lee
Where: California, United States
When: 06 Dec 2010
Credit: WENN
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Kimora Lee Simmons
Russell Simmons’ 12th Annual Art For Life East Hampton Benefit
Featuring: Kimora Lee Simmons
Where: New York C
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Jessica Paster Celebrates The Launch of ‘JustFabulous’ held at Eveleigh
West Hollywood, California – 05.04.11
Featuring: Kimora Lee
Where: West Hollywood, California, United States
When: 05 Apr 2011
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When: 30 Jul 2011
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Kimora Lee Simmons
JustFabulous and Abbey Dawn by Avril Lavigne Partnership Launch Party held at The Viper Room
West Hollywood, California – 13.03.12
Featuring: Kimora Lee Simmons
Where: California, United States
When: 13 Mar 2012
Credit: WENN
Kimora Lee Simmons
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2009 – Calvin Klein, Inc. 40th Anniversary – outside arrivals
Featuring: Kimora Lee Simmons
Where: New York City, United States
When: 07 Sep 2008
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Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons
Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy’ Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Departures
Featuring: Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons
Where: New York City, United States
When: 07 May 2008
Credit: Hugh Dillon/WENN
Kimora Lee Simmons
Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 – Donna Karan – Arrivals
Featuring: Kimora Lee Simmons
Where: New York City, United States
When: 10 Sep 2012
Credit: WENN
