MADE Magazine Tastemakers Issue 7 | Page 10

V. Over the years, Vanessa Simmons has worn countless hats and gathered many accomplishments under her belt. But no matter how diverse her portfolio gets, the hats and the belt (and the portfolio) always remain fashionable. It’s been pretty effortless for the TV personality turned mogul to float between businesses and evolve in the process. She jumped from a sneaker line (Pastry) with her sister Angela Simmons to spearheading a recent lingerie line with the company Naked Princess, appropriately named The Vanessa Simmons Collection. Boasting high end intimate apparel, the collection showed a sensual side of her brand that still remained versatile. Similar to her personality, the lingerie pieces could be worn casually around the house or styled to wear out in the city. And since she became a first-time mom in 2014 to daughter Ava Marie Jean, her days out in the city have definitely increased. Maybe that’s how she got in such great shape for the postbaby lingerie photos shortly after the birth. Ever since her first taste of the fashion life, Vanessa Simmons continues to quench the thirst of the loyal fans who are on edge to see what flavor of fashion she rolls out next. 10