Crochet outfits have become increasingly popular among celebrities lately, and Veekee James is no exception. During her trip to Cape Town, Veekee James wore a beautiful ombre crochet dress by Hooked by Lade – a luxury crochet and knitting brand – and this look has now gone viral.

Omobolade “Lade” Kolade Mayowa is the brilliant designer behind this buzzworthy look.

Lade, an architecture graduate, reportedly started crocheting at age nine, but it was during her National Youth Service Corps that she truly dedicated herself to the craft. She now handcrafts exquisite crochet dresses, hats, and handbags, creating pieces with such precision that they’re often mistaken for machine-produced items. Recognizing the significant artistry and labour involved, Lade has rightly established her designs as premium, high-quality pieces.

With crochet currently reigning in the fashion trend circle,  Lade’s designs are rightly positioned and the sky’s the limit for what she can achieve.