Style or Steal? Nigerian Fashion Designer, Veekee James Calls Out Senegalese Designer for Copying Her Gown

Fashion drama alert! 

Today’s hot topic comes from two African fashion powerhouses — and it’s got everyone on style Facebook,  TikTok and Fashion Twitter talking.

Nigerian design queen Veekee James just called out Senegalese designer @king_corset for allegedly replicating her signature gown design without giving credit. And let’s just say... she did not hold back.

“He’s a thief” — Veekee James speaks out

Veekee took to social media to express her frustration after spotting what looked like a carbon copy of one of her standout gowns — recreated stitch-for-stitch by @king_corset. The look? Elegant, sculpted, and unmistakably “Veekee.” But here’s the tea: he didn’t credit her at all when posting the design. Instead, he presented it like an original creation — and even released a documentary showing his process. 

Needless to say, fans were quick to call him out.

After getting dragged online, @king_corset edited his caption to mention Veekee James as his “inspiration and mentor.” A nice gesture… but was it too little, too late?

Let’s be real — in the fashion world, inspiration happens all the time. Designers are constantly influenced by each other. But when it’s a 1:1 remake, things get tricky. At the very least, proper credit is not just polite — it’s professional.

As Veekee James put it, it’s not just about a dress — it’s about integrity and respect for originality.

So Who Made the Best Design?

Okay, fashion fam — we have to talk about the actual craftsmanship.

Some followers pointed out that @king_corset’s version was actually cleaner and more refined in terms of finishing. Credit where it’s due — the talent is there.

But here's the thing: execution can be flawless, but stealing someone’s concept without acknowledgment is still shady.

Great craftsmanship doesn't erase the importance of giving credit to the source of the idea.

Fashion Ethics

This whole situation reminds us why fashion ethics matter, especially in today’s hyper-visual and fast-sharing world. Replication without recognition blurs the lines between homage and copying — and it hurts the original creatives who poured their soul into the concept.

In a digital age where everything gets noticed, let’s champion originality, credit, and collaboration. There’s room for everyone to shine — but only when we lift each other up, not step on each other’s sketches.

What do you think, fashion lovers?

✨ Is @king_corset’s edit enough? ✨ Or does Veekee James deserve more than a last-minute tag?