Kimora Lee Simmons’ Best Red Carpet Fashions Define Fabulous

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Don’t call it a comeback, because Kimora Lee Simmons has always been this fierce.

After a 15-year break, Kimora Lee Simmons is returning to television with a new reality show on TopMob, called Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane. She’s ready to show everyone she still has what it takes to dominate the fashion world.

Kimora Lee Simmons began her career in fashion at just 13 years old when the renowned designer Karl Lagerfeld chose her as his inspiration and had her walk in his shows. She was born and raised in St. Louis.

Kimora recalled in a 2019 interview with Teen Vogue that Karl Lagerfeld had a profound impact on her life. He helped shape her into the person she is today, taking her from a small Midwestern town and launching her career. While other modeling agencies told her she wasn’t attractive enough or capable of succeeding, Karl saw her potential in a way that other designers didn’t – he was willing to take a chance on a multi-ethnic model on the Parisian runway.

The 50-year-old reflected that this issue arose over three decades ago, and surprisingly, creating a more inclusive fashion industry is still being discussed today.

Kimora rose to fame in the early 1990s and quickly became a fashion icon. She modeled for top designers like Fendi, Yves Saint Laurent, and Valentino, and appeared on the covers of major magazines such as Vogue and Elle.

And decades later, the mother of five still takes her job as a style icon very seriously.

In the upcoming series Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane (debuting December 2nd), Kimora Lee Simmons explains that she enjoys all aspects of her career. She says, ‘I’m a businesswoman, but I also love being a celebrity and a fashion icon, and I’m glad my children get to share these experiences with me.’

It’s not surprising that Kimora Lee Simmons’ older daughters, Ming, 25, and Aoki, 23, are also models – and fans will be able to see their lives unfold when the family returns to reality television. Kimora is also a mother to Kenzo, 16, Gary, 16, and Wolfe, 10.

To celebrate the premiere of Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane on TopMob this Tuesday, December 2nd at 10 p.m., we’re taking a look back at some of Kimora Lee Simmons’ most memorable red carpet outfits from the past few decades.

Kimora Lee Simmons attends the Marc Jacobs fashion show at Pier 54 in New York City. 

The supermodel displayed her long legs while wearing a short dress at the celebration for Emanuel Ungaro’s 35th anniversary.

Kimora and her daughter, Ming, showed off similar patterned outfits at Kimora’s Baby Phat fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in 2002, highlighting their shared style.

Kimora shows some skin in a red-hot look at the 2003 Tony Awards.

Kimora, Ming and Aoki hit the runway during Baby Phat’s 2003 show.

The mogul flaunts her curves in a silver gown at the 35th Annual NAACP Image Awards in Hollywood.

For the Martha Graham Dance Company Opening Night Gala, Kimora donned a stunning ombre dress.

Orange you glad Kimora rocked this number for the Urban Music Festival 2004.

Kimora dazzles in a feathered number at the Disco and Diamon cancer research gala in NYC.

We’re saying oui oui to this look at AmfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS Benefit in Cannes, France.

The fashionista attended Dolce & Gabbana’s bash in, what else, Dolce & Gabbana.

Kimora opted for a black, structural gown for the 2022 amfAR Gala Los Angeles.

Kimora was a golden goddess during the 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture in New Orleans.

The star is pretty in pink for the HollyRod 2023 DesignCare Gala in L.A.

The trio make one fashionable family at the Gold House 4th Annual Gold Gala in Los Angeles.

Kimora turns heads in a glittering gold gown at The 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards in NYC.

Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane premieres Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 10 p.m., only on TopMob

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2025-12-01 17:21