For the adult collector, age 14 and over
What Kimora wants, Kimora gets. I have no problem with giving out credit where credit is due. Yes, I've listened to the argument that Ms. Lee has rode in on the back of her ex husband Russell Simmons. Granted, it's true there are enormous benefits reaped being the spouse of a celebrity. No doubt, having the title of the child, spouse or sibling of a famous person can open many a door. However, it can only take you so far (think: LaToya Jackson). At some point you are going to have to show me what your working with.
The premiere episode of her new reality series Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane,
only confirmed my first impression of Kimora. And my first impression was correct. Kimora Lee Simmons is a force to be reckoned with! In 2003, I watched her as a judge on America's Next Top Model defiantly fight for the 'dark skinned sister', when all the other judges (including Tyra Banks) voted to give her the boot. All the panelist felt that her looks were to 'ethnic' for the runway, Kimora not only refused to back down, but she stood her ground when challenged on different concepts of beauty. Ol' girl KiKi didn't let me down. Again, on the 1st episode of Life in the Fab Lane, Kimora went toe to toe with the Mattel developers. When these heifers informed her that she would have to choose between a floor length Chinchilla coat or her dog. Ms. Lee shut them down with a quickness. She let it be known that under no circumstances she was going to choose, she would have both the coat and the dog. Non negotiable, no debate, fi'nito, off the table. Furthermore, she insisted that they cease referring to her doll as the "Kimora Lee" doll. She checked these heifers on the designing table, when she told them that the trademark name Barbie would have to be included in the marketing, little girls need to see women of color in the Barbie collection. Say what you will about Kimora Lee Simmons, you might not like her presentation but you've got to love her message.
The premiere episode of her new reality series Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane,
only confirmed my first impression of Kimora. And my first impression was correct. Kimora Lee Simmons is a force to be reckoned with! In 2003, I watched her as a judge on America's Next Top Model defiantly fight for the 'dark skinned sister', when all the other judges (including Tyra Banks) voted to give her the boot. All the panelist felt that her looks were to 'ethnic' for the runway, Kimora not only refused to back down, but she stood her ground when challenged on different concepts of beauty. Ol' girl KiKi didn't let me down. Again, on the 1st episode of Life in the Fab Lane, Kimora went toe to toe with the Mattel developers. When these heifers informed her that she would have to choose between a floor length Chinchilla coat or her dog. Ms. Lee shut them down with a quickness. She let it be known that under no circumstances she was going to choose, she would have both the coat and the dog. Non negotiable, no debate, fi'nito, off the table. Furthermore, she insisted that they cease referring to her doll as the "Kimora Lee" doll. She checked these heifers on the designing table, when she told them that the trademark name Barbie would have to be included in the marketing, little girls need to see women of color in the Barbie collection. Say what you will about Kimora Lee Simmons, you might not like her presentation but you've got to love her message.
