Veekee James served as her own muse in a bespoke white ballgown designed for the wedding couture dress code.
You know when the person responsible for dressing everyone else decides it is finally their turn? That was Veekee James at the A Mama Deola Wedding Story premiere. She designed her own gown for the wedding couture-themed evening, added a long veil, and showed up looking very much like a bride who had somewhere to be.
The Nigerian fashion designer and creative director is known for her couture creations and custom looks for celebrities, and this time, she put all that creativity into her own premiere look. Veekee chose a white ballgown with a structured basque-waist corset and a full, floor-sweeping skirt.
The bodice was where things got particularly interesting. It featured a sheer illusion yoke and cap sleeves, with rows of crystals and beads arranged across the chest in a swirling architectural pattern. The skirt kept its shape with soft pleating at the waist, while the textured white fabric gave the gown a subtle finish.
Originally published by Bella Naija.