The Look Nest There’s beachwear… and then there’s Veekee James in custom crochet, a visual masterpiece of color, texture, and unapologetic style.
While on vacation, award-winning fashion designer Veekee James turned heads (and timelines) with a stunning lineup of handcrafted crochet pieces, each lovingly made by Hooked by Lade one of Nigeria’s most exciting emerging crochet brands. The collection celebrates Afro-glam, individuality, and vacation-ready comfort, all woven into intricate, wearable art.
✨ The Looks That Stole the Scene:
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‘XX’ Mesh Set
(Blue & Turquoise)
Royal blue and turquoise make the perfect duo in this semi-sheer mesh two-piece. Featuring a long-sleeve crochet top and form-fitting skirt, the ‘XX’ set is elevated with customizable initials at the back adding a luxe personal touch that screams tailor-made fabulous.
The “XX” is bold, breezy, and built for fashion girls who love to own the moment.
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‘Damilola’ Set
Bubble Gum Pink Dream
Think Y2K meets crochet couture. The ‘Damilola’ is a head-turning off-shoulder set in shades of bubblegum pink, plum, and lilac, complete with the now-iconic Veekee beaded cap for that extra drama. The wavy textures and playful palette give poolside goddess energy and we’re obsessed.
Crochet, but make it couture.
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Earth-Toned Halter BOUBOU
This halter mini dress in warm rust, ochre, and chocolate tones is giving everything we love about African earth palettes. Fitted at the top and flared with movement, the silhouette is flirty, feminine, and functional, perfect for a stylish day indoors or tropical resort lounge.
The “BOUBOU” speaks of heritage and heat in equal measure.
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Golden Threads and Rainbow Ripples
The mustard yellow scallop top is delicately detailed with cowrie accents and a gathered front tie, but it’s the sleeves that steal the show, wide and dramatic, cascading into waves of multicolored chevron crochet in hues of fuchsia, teal, violet, and citrus.
The matching floor-length skirt echoes the same rainbow ripple pattern, a flowing, body-hugging silhouette that’s equal parts goddess and globe-trotter. Completing the look is a vibrant beaded purse in bold magenta
It’s giving BOHO-LUXE energy with a dash of Afro-spiritual symbolism.
A Fashion Statement Beyond the Thread
Hooked by Lade stitches identity, color, and confidence into every piece. The brand seamlessly blends crochet tradition with modern-day luxury, and Veekee’s radiant presence brought each design to life like a walking editorial.
From sunlit balconies to poolside runways, these looks serve serious fashion-in-motion. Whether it’s the precision of the knits, the vibrant hues, or the fit-for-royalty energy, this collaboration was a perfect crochet moment.
📌 Spotted On:
📍 Vacation destination Cape Town and we know one thing: Veekee packed heat.
📸 Styled and worn by: @veekee_james
🧶 Designed and handmade by: @hookedbylade
👛 Beaded bag: @neekahs_luxurybeads__
👡 Lilac Sandals: @outlashbrand
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