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 the reception party of her baby dedication? You expect style, you expect fashion, you expect her to pull up not only as the mother to a cute baby, but as a fashion designer who isn’t shy 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, high-fashion creator 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 gathered 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, a dark lip liner and a cluster of grapes served as playful props for the reception photo shoot. The celebratory event brought friends, family, and industry peers together to honour baby Eliana—a name meaning “My God has answered”—marking a memorable milestone in high-fashion parentage.

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.