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The Veekee Experience: A 30th Birthday Soiree Like No Other

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Veekee James’ 30th birthday soiree has been the talk of the town, and for good reason! The Nigerian fashion designer celebrated this milestone birthday in style, with a lavish party that was attended by a host of A-list celebrities. Veekee declared the theme of the party to be “High fashion”, everyone brought their A-game to the party. Best believe, it was beyond a party but a beautiful movie experience.

Veekee James in her first outfit for her 30th birthday soiree

Veekee James in her first outfit for her 30th birthday soiree

What’s really impressive about her 30th Soiree is how Veekee James used her birthday celebration as an opportunity to shine the spotlight on other Nigerian fashion designers. From June 1 to 9, she showcased a different designer each day, the idea is to appreciate and lift other designers in the industry within and across borders. Talk about using your platform for good!

Here are the designers and brands she spotlighted:

Veekee James rocking a designed by Shapes by Nelson

Veekee James rocking a designed by Shapes by Nelson

– Shapes by Nelson: A Ghanaian fashion brand that created a show-stopping, beaded red dress with exaggerated sleeves.

Veekee James rocking a design by Amy Aghomi

Veekee James rocking a design by Amy Aghoji

Amy Aghomi: A designer who created a beautiful floral dress with dramatic floral sleeves and a gorgeous corset.

Veekee James wearing Glam Stitches

Veekee James wearing Glam Stitches

Glam Stitches: A designer who crafted a Mother Africa-inspired dress made of intricate cowry beads.

Veekee James in Bukola Crystal's design

Veekee James in Bukola Crystal’s design

Bukola Crystals: A budding designer who made a breathtaking blue crystal dress that looked like a sparkling reflection of the sea.

Veekee James in MSO Lagos design

Veekee James in MSO Lagos design

MSO Lagos: A fashion brand that designed a stunning maroon dress with a mix of leather and taffeta.

Veekee James in Mimmikasu design

Veekee James in Mimmikasu’s design

Mimmikasu: She created a beautiful floral dress with dramatic floral sleeves and a gorgeous corset.

Veekee James in Sarabell Couture design

Veekee James in Sarabell Couture design

Sarabell Couture: A fashion brand that made an aquamarine beaded number that accentuated Veekee’s figure perfectly.

Veekee James in Abbaswoman design

Veekee James in Abbaswoman design

Abbas Woman: delivered a stunning cosmic fantasy — a deep blue gown covered in galaxy-like sparkles, complete with an orbit of planets that seemed to float around her. This design brought fashion and art together in the most creative way.

Veekee James wearing Bella by Airlahills

Veekee James wearing Bella by Airlahills

Bella by Airla_Hills: A fashion brand that designed a stunning ensemble featuring a double wrapper, corset, and floral sleeve.

Veekee James in Djec Fashion design

Veekee James in Djec Fashion design

Djec Fashion: A Cameroonian designer, she crafted a form-fitting pattern with Cameroon fabric designs featuring a unique blend of geometric patterns and traditional African designs.

What made her celebration even more historic was the custom-made, 20-foot-tall, 30-tier cake — a towering masterpiece that nearly touched the heavens. Costing a whopping N18 million, the cake was a true marvel of design and engineering.

Veekee James 20 ft tall birthday cake

Veekee James 20 ft birthday cake

As for the party itself, it was a night to remember. Guests were dressed to the nines in black and gold, and everything — from the music to the dancing to that unforgettable cake — came together to celebrate Veekee James’ remarkable life and career. She is truly a powerhouse in the fashion industry.

Welcome to the 3rd floor!

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Akin Faminu’s Funky Colour Combination Is Hard to Ignore

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Akin Faminu knows exactly who he is when it comes to style, and that clarity shows in everything he wears. His latest shoot, captioned “Matcha” and photographed by Kimilokan, is proof of that.

He wore an oversized, single-breasted blazer from Cruxin a bright chartreuse with a distinct, heavy textured weave, structured shoulders and wide lapels. He paired it with oversized, wide-leg trousers in an olive-to-forest green gradient. The pants featured ripped detailing near the thighs and a contrasting pattern around the hem.

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His accessories included a leather duffle bag in glossy, bright Kelly green featuring dual handles and front utility pockets, also from Crux.xyz. A metallic gold brooch shaped like a hand was pinned to the right lapel of the blazer. He added round dark-tinted sunglasses with a thin frame, a thin choker-style necklace, and multiple rings. He completed the look with rounded-toe platform shoes that mirror the bright lime yellow of the blazer, peeking out from beneath the wide trouser hems.

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It has been a busy year for Faminu personally too. He married Kiky Festus in April this year. He was also at Ojude Oba 2026 last week, wearing a layered Aso-Oke look in rich wine, gold and blue tones that many people could not stop sharing. A full year by any measure, and his style has kept up with every moment of it

His tailored shoot for Deji and Kola shows the other side of his personal style entirely. Burgundy and navy blazer, cream trousers, dark loafers from Adamskahz, and a tan leather briefcase from Deji and Kola. Quiet, sharp, and just as considered.

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Dabota Lawson’s Italian Getaway Is a Vintage Fashion Dream Come to Life

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Dabota Lawson celebrated her birthday on June 2nd in Positano, Italy, with a series of birthday photographs which she captioned “Thank you so much for all your prayers and well wishes. I wish you all of God’s choicest blessings. Cheers to an iconic year.”

Positano is one of the most photographed places in the world, with its pastel buildings climbing up the cliffs and the Mediterranean stretching out below.

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Lawson was photographed wearing a pristine white bodycon dress with a ruched torso, soft hip folds and an asymmetric draped off-the-shoulder neckline.

For accessories, Dabota wore a vintage-style headscarf tied under the chin which had a bold black-and-white border design, paired with white-rimmed square sunglasses with dark lenses. She carried an elongated leather clutch in a vibrant pastel yellow. For jewellery, she wore a silver bracelet and a wristwatch on her right wrist.

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Her makeup consisted of defined brows, warm earthy tones and a nude lip. Lawson wrapped up her look with silver open-toe stiletto heeled sandals with a criss-cross strap design.

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Back in May, Dabota was seen in a white blazer suit with crystal detailing on the shoulders and cuffs for the launch of her Dabota Cosmetics store. That look was tailored and formal. This one is looser, relaxed and vacation-ready.

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Chioma Ikokwu Just Gave Us the Ultimate Lesson in French Riviera Chic

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If you have been a fan of Chioma Ikokwu on Instagram, you already know that dressing well is something she takes seriously. The Good Hair Ltd CEO and Real Housewives of Lagos star posted some photos on her Instagram from her visit to Èze, a hilltop village on the French Riviera, with the caption: “Somewhere between the sea and the sky, deep in the South, lies a little piece of magic called Èze.”

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Chioma wore a white, short-sleeved cotton shirt dress from Celine with a buttoned collar, button-down front and a crystal-encrusted monogram on the left chest pocket. The dress featured a pleated, midi-length skirt and was cinched at the waist with a thin white belt finished with a gold buckle.

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Her accessories included a wide-brimmed woven straw hat with a pearl trim attached to the brim. She carried the Celine Mini Triomphe Classic Panier bag with a tan leather top handle and a leather logo patch on the front. She also carried a traditional white paper and bamboo parasol in her right hand. For jewellery, she wore gold earrings and layered metallic bracelets.

Ikokwu completed the outfit with pointed-toe white slingback kitten heels featuring a fishnet overlay across the front. Her beauty look included a smokey eye and a glossy nude-pink lip.

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Back in April, Chioma hosted her Chioma’s Closet pop-up in a mint green tweed halterneck jumpsuit with a deep V-neckline and wide-leg trousers with green fringe at the hem. Next to the Èze photos, the difference were clear. She switched between a relaxed, easygoing style and a super chic, minimalist look. Chioma definitely cares about her clothes.

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