Kimora Lee Simmons (born 1975) is a multifaceted American businesswoman, fashion designer, and television personality who began her career as a prominent fashion model. Discovered at just thirteen, she quickly became a muse for Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, famously closing their 1989 haute couture show and gracing the covers of Vogue and Elle. In 1999, Simmons launched the immensely popular global lifestyle brand Baby Phat, a women's wear line that authentically reflected hip-hop culture and swiftly achieved mass-market appeal.
She further expanded her public profile in 2007 by starring in the reality television series Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane alongside her family. Demonstrating her commitment to continued learning and business acumen, Simmons returned to school and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Entrepreneurial Affairs in 2018.