Veekee James Changed Into a Sculptural Pink Mermaid Gown for Baby Eliana’s Dedication Reception

Veekee James holding a grape cluster prop in a custom Veekee James brand pink mermaid gown with puffed hem for baby Eliana Atere Fruit Garden reception theme

What do you expect from a top fashion designer when she shows up to her baby’s dedication reception? Style, fashion, and a look that reminds everyone she isn’t just the mother of the day, she’s also a designer who knows exactly how to make a sweeping sartorial statement. We’re talking about Veekee James, by the way.

Following the church dedication of her daughter, Eliana Adeife Atere, Veekee James, alongside her husband, Femi Atere, hosted a celebration where the style stakes remained remarkably high. Set against the lively backdrop of the #ElianasFruitGarden reception theme, guests arrived in colourful attire, but all eyes naturally turned to the mother of the day.

Veekee James poses in a custom strapless pink mermaid gown from her namesake brand featuring sheer floral embroidery and a dramatic sculptural fascinator for baby Eliana Adeife Atere’s reception.

Departing from the traditional all-white ceremonial aesthetic worn during the church service, Veekee James stepped into the reception wearing a bespoke pink mermaid gown crafted by her namesake brand.

The dress paired a sheer corset bodice featuring botanical and floral embroidery with a floor-length silhouette and a heavily structured, puffed mermaid hemline that pooled around her feet. An avant-garde fascinator headpiece styled with floating pink tendrils and feather accents completed the couture creation.

Veekee James wearing a Veekee James brand sheer corset with colorful botanical beadwork and pink feather fascinator holding grapes at baby dedication reception

With her hair slicked back into a neat low bun to complement her soft-glam makeup, Veekee finished the look with a defined dark lip liner, while a cluster of grapes added a playful touch to the reception photos. Friends, family, and industry colleagues gathered to celebrate baby Eliana—whose name means “My God has answered”—making it a joyful occasion wrapped in unmistakable Veekee James fashion.

Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James showcases the lace-up corset back of her custom Veekee James label pink reception gown for daughter Eliana Adeife Atere’s dedication party in Lagos.