Kimora Lee Simmons is Leaving Baby Phat!

Kimora Lee Simmons announced Friday August 20, 2010, that she will be dissolving her relationship with Baby Phat and exiting her position as Creative Director on September 1st. Kimora has been with the label for 14 years and has been a great contributor to the fashion industry with her innovative and sometimes, over the top, fashion creations. Although I personally, didn't like all of her daring designs, I must say that she is definitely a marketing Mogul; and it will be extremely difficult to market the Baby Phat label without her because she IS Baby Phat!

Kimora toke to Twitter to let her fans know that although she will not be designing for the Kellwood Company ( the owner of Phat Farm and Baby Phat) that she would still be a vital force in the fashion industry and will channel her passion and love for fashion into her other ventures. Of course her departure is not without controversy. Sources are reporting that Kimora Lee was forced out by the Kellwood Company who has owned Baby Phat and Phat Farm for 7 years. Consequently, whatever the reason for her departure , The Kellwood Company will be hard pressed to find anyone who can fill the void that Kimora will definitely leave. Kimora daughters, Ming Lee and Aoki Lee, who currently are models for the Baby Phat line, will also be severing their relationship with the Baby Phat label. We wish Kimora Lee Simmons the best of luck with her future endeavors and we are sure that we have not heard the last of Mrs. Simmons! Below are some of the fashion legacys that Kimora has graced us with over the years. Farewell, Kimora!!!!