Celebrity fashion designer Veekee James has responded to online critics who questioned the absence of luxury designer items in her newborn baby's hospital bag. The new mother, who recently welcomed a daughter with husband Femi Atere, addressed the comments in a now-viral video.
Veekee James Defends Her Choices
In the video, Veekee James explained that not using high-end brands like Gucci or Louis Vuitton does not mean the items are not designer products. She warned Nigerians against mistaking her choices for financial struggle, insisting she can afford expensive brands if she wants to.
“The fact that it’s not Gucci or Louis Vuitton doesn’t mean it’s not designers,” she said. The fashion entrepreneur further stated that she does not want anyone to learn how to suffer from her, emphasizing that walking into any luxury designer store to buy baby clothes would not be a financial problem for her.
Motherhood Should Not Be a Competition
Veekee James implied that motherhood should not become a competition of expensive brands and unnecessary pressure. She stressed that if she truly wanted luxury products for her child, she could comfortably afford them without stress.
Reactions from Social Media Users
The video sparked conversations online about parenting, luxury lifestyles, and the pressure celebrities face after childbirth. Some social media users supported her stance, while others criticized her for seeming defensive.
User @kingsofkogi commented: “You don’t need to spend too much why you just giving birth because you don’t know how long he’s gonna stay with you.”
@exclusive_sghu noted: “The baby doesn’t know or care if it’s designer from some mid-tier label or straight from the market. This isn’t about practicality, it’s about flexing that you can still drop racks on baby clothes while pretending it’s humble because it’s not full Gucci.”
@BBMPIRE1 stated: “People forget that “designer” is not only limited to Gucci, Louis Vuitton or Chanel. A lot of talented fashion creators make beautiful luxury pieces without global logos attached to them. Supporting smaller designers doesn’t make the item less valuable. In fact, it helps grow real creativity and craftsmanship too.”
Veekee James Urges Women to Support Their Husbands
Earlier, Veekee James faced backlash after urging women to work hard to “feed their home” and support their husbands without shame. The designer made the statement at a conference, where she praised financially independent women and encouraged them not to rely solely on a man for survival. Her comment triggered mixed reactions online, with some supporting her message of strength and independence, while others argued that it belittled men and did not reflect traditional expectations in many homes.
