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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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Lupita Nyong’o Was A Golden Goddess In Nicholas Oakwell Couture At ‘The Odyssey’ Premiere

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Lupita Nyong’o arrived at the New York premiere of “The Odyssey” in gold, and honestly, nobody was ready. The actress hit the red carpet at AMC Lincoln Square on Tuesday night wearing a dress that fans couldn’t get enough of.

Her outfit was the Collins gown, a strapless piece from London-based designer Nicholas Oakwell Couture, named after screen icon Joan Collins and inspired by her commanding role in “Esther and the King.”

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The statuesque shape came from a metallic gold floral lace overlay sculpted over a built-in, lace-up corset that sharply defined her waist. Below that fitted bodice, the fabric flowed into a long column skirt with soft Grecian draping and a bold thigh-high slit. She finished the gilded look with metallic gold block-heel sandals from Aldo, styled by her longtime stylist Micaela Erlanger.

Her hair, styled by Vernon François, was pulled into a sculpted high updo that framed her face and left her neckline bare for the jewelry to shine. Makeup artist Nick Barose kept her glam warm, finishing it off with a glossy berry lip that popped against the gold. Every piece she wore that night pointed back to the film’s mythology. Around her neck sat a Sabyasachi five-strand pearl and diamond choker, its uncut diamonds totaling 11.21 carats, and on her hand, a matching 18k gold Sabyasachi Bengal Tiger ring set with a bright blue sapphire. She rounded off the look with a book-shaped “Odyssey” clutch by Olympia Le-Tan, hand-embroidered in blue, navy, and gold to resemble a vintage copy of Homer’s epic.

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The timing worked in her favor too. In The Odyssey, Nyong’o plays both Helen of Troy and her twin sister, Clytemnestra. Helen is often described in Greek mythology as the world’s most beautiful woman, making the gold look a fitting choice for the film’s New York premiere.

The New York premiere also brought together much of The Odyssey cast, including Tom Holland, Zendaya, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Samantha Morton and Elliot Page. For Nyong’o, it was the final stop on the film’s press tour, and she ended it in gold.

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Rita Dominic Was an Actual Ray of Sunshine for Her Birthday Shoot

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Some birthday photos are easy to scroll past. Rita Dominic’s latest shoot is definitely not one of them. For her birthday on July 12, 2026, the actress wore a bold yellow monochrome outfit that instantly pulls you in. It is proof that sometimes you only need one bold colour to make a huge fashion moment. While every detail of the shoot looks great, that bright, cheerful yellow completely stole the show.

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Her outfit was styled by celebrity stylist Medlin Boss, she wore a beautifully tailored, double-breasted yellow blazer with sharp, padded shoulders, a plunging V-neckline, and an intricate, sweeping pattern of linear beadwork and circular textured embroidery across the torso. She paired it with high-waisted, wide-leg trousers in the exact same bold shade, creating a clean, elongated vertical line and an avant-garde edge. She completed the look with a textured faux-fur coat.

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Rita accessorized with matching yellow satin opera-length gloves tucked under her sleeves, minimalist gold studs, and a pair of contemporary, crystal-trimmed cat-eye sunglasses with warm-tinted lenses. Complementing the suit, her hair was pulled into a smooth, tightly secured high topknot bun to bring focus to her face and the strong shape of her shoulders. Her makeup, done by T.A’La Mode Beauty, was in warm earthy tones and a simple nude-gloss lip, creating a soft balance against the monochrome look.

Photo: Portraitsby ID

Just days before this shoot, on July 9, Rita stepped out in a completely different look, an off-the-shoulder royal purple gown with a fitted bodice and sheer sleeves. It’s a good reminder of how she operates: she doesn’t stick to one look for long. One week it’s soft and romantic, the next it’s bold and impossible to miss. That range is really what her style is about, she’s not afraid to switch things up and try something new each time.

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Last year, for her 50th, she went with white, soft and calm. This time she did the total opposite: loud, bright, hard to miss. That says a lot about where she is right now, more confident, more willing to try something bold. If this is 51, we can only imagine what she’ll do next year.

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Bimbo Ademoye’s Latest Look Is Pure High-Fashion Street Style

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Trust Bimbo Ademoye to turn a simple outdoor shoot into a full fashion moment. The actress just dropped new photos online, captioned “Something to warm you up in this rain,” and the outfit alone shows her ability to combine high fashion with contemporary street style.

She wore an avant-garde, stark white button-up cotton poplin shirt that included a fitted, built-in corset midsection, which is her signature style, with elasticized ruching and drawstring ties. The shirt featured a dramatic curved hemline and was paired with fluid, black cropped lantern trousers.

Photo: Geetee Shotit

On her head, her hair was completely wrapped under a silk bandana with a multicolored pattern of bright coral pink, mint green, and teal. She carried a hot pink Hermès Birkin handbag in premium leather with gold-tone hardware. Bimbo went with minimalist jewelry, including stacked cocktail rings and stud earrings. Her shoes tied the look together perfectly with a pair of open-toe hot pink lace-up block heel sandals. They featured bold black trim, neon yellow accents, and mesh styling. The shoot was captured by photographer Geetee Shot It.

Photo: Geetee Shotit

Her latest look comes as Bimbo Ademoye has plenty going on. She was just announced as part of the cast for EbonyLife’s upcoming adaptation of “The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives,” where she’s set to play Iya Femi, the ambitious third wife fighting to protect her place in the household, alongside actors including Odunlade Adekola, Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, and Omowunmi Dada.

Back in June, Bimbo Ademoye wore a fringed red halter dress styled to Chris de Burgh’s “The Lady In Red,” with hair and makeup by Glam by Morgan and photos again by Geetee Shot It.

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