Osas Ighodaro channels wedding couture in Veekee James at the A Mama Deola Wedding Story premiere. There’s something we need to tell you, and we want you to take it seriously. In fact, sit somewhere nice for this one. Have you seen the looks from the A Mama Deola Wedding Story premiere? Don’t worry, we’ve got you.
We’re going to give you all the looks until choosing a favourite becomes a genuinely difficult task. But first of all — and we mean first of all — there is Osas Ighodaro! If the dress code was wedding couture, Osas clearly understood that this was not the time for a regular red-carpet gown.
She arrived at the Lagos premiere looking every bit like someone who had been invited to the wedding and somehow became the bride. Her custom gown was designed by Veekee James, and the designer-muse relationship between these two has given us quite a few memorable fashion moments over the years. This latest creation came in a warm nude tone beneath layers of ivory lace, starting with a sheer illusion corset bodice.
The structured top featured boning and crystal and pearl embellishments that continued down the fitted, long sleeves, while floral lace appliqués travelled down the floor-length skirt. And because a wedding couture theme apparently calls for a proper train, the gown extended into a sweeping chapel-length lace train that followed behind Osas. A matching floor-length veil, finished with floral lace edging, completed the bridal-inspired look.
Osas Ighodaro displaying the sweeping chapel train and lace-trimmed veil by Veekee James. Her beauty styling kept things beautifully focused on the gown. Osas wore her hair in a high, sleek half-up ponytail with loose waves cascading down, while soft side-swept bangs framed her face. Bronze-toned makeup, defined cat-eye liner, sculpted cheeks and a