Ming Lee Simmons Triumphs Over Pandemic Challenges, Graduates from New York University in Fashion Business and Consumer Behavior

Ming Lee Simmons, who navigated through the complexities posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, expressed her joy and relief at completing her studies. In an interview with Essence, she reflected on the challenges faced by her generation due to the pandemic-induced disruptions, emphasizing the significance of finally achieving her academic goals.

Ming Lee Simmons Triumphs Over Pandemic Challenges, Graduates from New York University in Fashion Business and Consumer Behavior

In a momentous achievement, 23-year-old Ming Lee Simmons, a prominent fashion model in the United States, has successfully earned her bachelor's degree in Fashion Business and Consumer Behavior from New York University's Gallatin School of Individual Studies.

Ming Lee Simmons, who navigated through the complexities posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, expressed her joy and relief at completing her studies. In an interview with Essence, she reflected on the challenges faced by her generation due to the pandemic-induced disruptions, emphasizing the significance of finally achieving her academic goals. 

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"Our whole generation had a really hard time ’cause it was COVID, and everything got shut down, and everything moved online, I think it just feels really good to be done," she shared.

Celebrating this milestone, Ming's mother, Kimora Lee Simmons, a renowned fashion stylist and business mogul, took to Instagram to express her immense pride and joy. The proud mother acknowledged Ming's hard work and dedication, celebrating her as the first child to graduate from college.

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"We did it!!! My 1st baby GRADUATED COLLEGE! NYU #ClassOf2023, It’s been a journey and a labor of love but YOU DID IT! Mama is soooo proud of you," Kimora Lee Simmons captioned the heartfelt post.

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Ming Lee Simmons revealed her plans to follow in her mother's footsteps by entering the fashion industry, driven by her passion for the field. She expressed her eagerness to work alongside her mother initially, paving the way for her own venture into the fashion world.

“I studied fashion in school, and I really, really love working with my mom, so I’m gonna start there,” Ming shared. ”Hopefully, in the future, I will be doing something with my own fashion brand and just kind of staying around the fashion world because that’s what makes me really happy.”

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As Ming Lee Simmons embarks on this exciting chapter, she envisions a future filled with opportunities to contribute to the world of fashion, building on the foundation of her education and experience