In past seasons, I haven’t really been thrilled by the Baby Phat collection. I’ve enjoyed Kimora’s over-the-top-ness (she’s so extra) and loved seeing platinum grills on the runway, but as far as the actual clothes, something didn’t quite grab me. This season though, no grills, no Omahyrah, but great clothes that I would actually wear.

The fall Baby Phat collection pulled it’s inspiration from flappers and glamorous women of a bygone era. Models strutted the runway in dropped waist dresses that sparkled with sequins and super-fierce model Wakeema Hollis bared her plumage in a purple feathered mini. Lengthier looks had models carrying cigarette holders and playing the vamp in gowns fit for a silent movie star. Other pieces embraced cabaret style with bowler hats topping satin tap pants with attached garters that were very similar to Dior’s spring ‘08 collection.

Overall, the looks were more refined and a bit of a departure from the blinged out basics of classic Baby Phat. If the Djimon diet has revealed a more sophisticated side of Kimora, I suggest she stick with it.