Kimora Lee Simmons cheers on lookalike daughter Aoki walking in Sergio Hudson NYFW show

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NEW YORK – Sergio Hudson's runway had onlookers doing a double take.

Veteran model, businesswoman and fashion designer Kimora Lee Simmons snapped photos with her phone and cheered on daughter Aoki Lee Simmons from the front row as her lookalike model offspring strutted down the catwalk Saturday at Hudson's New York Fashion Week show.

Aoki, 20, hit the runway twice during the show at Spring Studios in Manhattan, sporting a strong-shouldered black miniskirt suit with a purple statement belt and matching trim plus zippered pocket detailing, tights and sky-high heels.

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Bethann Hardison and Kimora Lee Simmons attend the Sergio Hudson show during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 11, 2023.
Bethann Hardison and Kimora Lee Simmons attend the Sergio Hudson show during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 11, 2023.

Her second look, which she modeled as Megan Thee Stallion's "Her" blasted from the speakers, was a charcoal denim ensemble with a long-sleeve button-front top and shorts, paired with a black belt and patent black platform heels.

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Aoki Lee Simmons walks the runway at the Sergio Hudson show during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 11, 2023.
Aoki Lee Simmons walks the runway at the Sergio Hudson show during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 11, 2023.

The Baby Phat designer, 47, was beaming with a big smile as she watched her daughter walk the runway. She donned a yellow animal-print minidress with power shoulders, pairing it with tights and knee-high black boots for the occasion.

Other front row standouts included Joy Reid, Sunny Hostin and Tiffany D. Cross. Tucked away near the camera flashes was "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Meredith Marks. In the show notes, Hudson said reference points for the collection – which was infused with neon colors, shorter hemlines and statement prints – incorporated '90s icons including Fran Drescher's Fran Fine of "The Nanny," Karyn Parsons Rockwell's Hilary Banks of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and Barbie.

"I wanted people to feel good when they saw it," Hudson told USA TODAY about the collection in a pre-show conversation. "I feel like people are so scared about where we're going with the economy and all of that … and I'm just like, can I just give somebody something to be happy about?"

Aoki Lee Simmons walks the runway at the Sergio Hudson show during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 11, 2023.
Aoki Lee Simmons walks the runway at the Sergio Hudson show during New York Fashion Week on Feb. 11, 2023.

There was also a full family affair the previous night at Prabal Gurung's show Friday, as Kimora Lee Simmons sat with Aoki and daughter Ming, 23, who she shares with ex Russell Simmons. Before hitting runways and modeling in campaigns as professionals, both daughters modeled for Baby Phat as kids.

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Ming Lee Simmons, from left, Aoki Lee Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons attend the Prabal Gurung Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show at Gotham Hall on Feb. 10, 2023, in New York.
Ming Lee Simmons, from left, Aoki Lee Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons attend the Prabal Gurung Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show at Gotham Hall on Feb. 10, 2023, in New York.

Aoki has been vocal on TikTok about her experiences as a model – and as the daughter of two very famous parents. Ahead of New York Fashion Week, she took to the app to share tips on what to bring to a modeling job and showcasing her go-to model gear.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NYFW 2023: Kimora Lee Simmons cheers on daughter Aoki at Sergio Hudson