In the era of tall tees, extra baggy and low-rise jeans, boots with the fur, and plastic/rubber clothing (who can forget the outfit Marques Houston wore to the 2004 MTV Movie Awards) — Baby Phat was one of the coveted brands all the girls wanted to wear. Kimora Lee Simmons is the creative mind behind that brand, and her influence remains today. Although many people’s introduction to Lee Simmons is through her ex-husband, she has more than created space for herself in the fashion and media industries. Born in St. Louis, MO, the Black and Japanese businesswoman started her career as a model at age 13. She would go on to be featured in shows for luxury designers like Fendi, Valentino, and Yves Saint Laurent. Lee Simmons’ modeling chops would eventually land her a role as a judge on Tyra Bank’s competition show, “America’s Next Top Model.” However, her appearance on that platform would not be the end of her television career. Kimora Lee Simmons has been seen in roles across several...