Kenzo Hounsou, just landed his first modeling campaign right on the heels of New York Fashion Week.
The 16-year-old, who is the son of Kimora Lee Simmons and Djimon Hounsou, is starring in a campaign for the EVE clothing brand.
According to the brand’s website, Kenzo was selected for this campaign because, “He wears the clothes the way they’re meant to be worn: with movement, with purpose, without overthinking it. On or off the court, the style just sits right on him—easy, grounded, ready for whatever’s next. “
Launched on Sept 16, in the modeling campaign, Kenzo can be seen playing basketball on a court outside and later getting into a car. The basketball player and now model stands at 6’7″.
Simmons shared Kenzo’s campaign photos on her own Instagram and expressed how proud she is of her son.
“So proud of my baby @kenzoklh for his first modeling campaign for @weareeve_ !!! 😍🥹 Congratulations! Mama loves you! 🏀❤️,” she wrote.
In the interview with the brand, Kenzo credited his mama as one of his style icons. “Some fashion influences of mine would definitely be my mom, who helps me and talks to me about those types of things,” says Kenzo of Simmons. “And Alton Mason, who I really look up to.”
The busy mom of five is set to return to television with her new reality series, Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane, premiering in December 2025 on E!. The show follows Kimora as she navigates life as a single mom while leading her fashion empire, Baby Phat.
Simmons shares son Kenzo with ex Djimon Hounsou and son Wolfe, 10, with Tim Leissner. She is also mother to daughters Aoki, 21, and Ming, 25, whom she shares with ex Russell Simmons. She welcomed Gary by adoption when he was 10 years old.