If soft life were a sport, Veekee James would be on her third championship ring by now.

The designer-turned-vacation-style-queen just gave us a fashion trilogy during her trip to Cape Town — and yes, each crochet outfit was a plot twist. Over a few golden days, she turned the city into her personal lookbook and somehow made every stitch feel intentional.

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First look? A yellow and rainbow knit crop top with a matching chevron skirt that said, “I didn’t pack light — I packed right.” The pink beaded bag? Full of personality. Like, if bags had horoscopes, this one would be a Leo.

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Then came the pink and purple two-piece. Ruffled sleeves, a fitted mini, and a silhouette that did more than serve — it flirted. It’s the kind of outfit you don’t just wear, you pose in.

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And finally, the grand finale: a turquoise-and-navy set with ocean breeze energy. The bandeau, the shrug, the floor-sweeping skirt — it wasn’t trying too hard, but it was doing a lot. Quiet luxury, but make it coastal and crochet.

What we’re not going to do is pretend this wasn’t a style flex of the highest order. Veekee wore crochet three times in one trip and made each look feel fresh, intentional, and totally unbothered.

Honestly? Put her vacation wardrobe in a museum. We’ll bring snacks for the queue.

See every look below and prepare to save at least one to your 2025 moodboard.

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Daniel Usidamen is Fashion Editor & Chief Critic at La Mode Magazine. Known for his sharp takes and unapologetic voice, he writes about runway moments, rising African designers, and the cultural pulse of fashion on the continent. Expect insight, a little sass, and zero filter.

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