Celebrity designer Veekee James has finally had it with people copying her designs without giving her proper credit. This time, a Senegalese designer named King_corset_ on Instagram recreated one of her designs and claimed it as his own. He recreated a blue-green corset gown with intricate beadwork, which was virtually identical to the original design by Veekee James. He copied every aspect of the design, including the hairstyle and necklace that the original model had.

Evidence of his theft was presented in the form of the time of his posts, Veekee showcased her design on Instagram on August 10, 2024, while King Corset revealed his on May 12, 2025.

This did not sit well with the celebrity designer as she took to Instagram to call him out for his actions, calling it theft, questioning why people could not be creative and come up with their own designs. She wrote:

“Some of you designers in this industry are many MAD. Like seriously mad! How on earth do you copy someone’s viral design 100% and have the guts to do a documentary Imac The reason why a lot of you will never grow or last long in this industry is your lack of originality and effort! The height is copying someone without even acknowledging them! Like what’s the difference between you and a thief? How do you all think God blesses the works of your hands? By stealing? Smh there’s more where the creativity came from that’s why I don’t bother with yall these days but this had to be said! I wish you all well as you strive to excel in this industry! Free publicity for you btw “king corset‘”

King Corset has yet to respond to her allegations and turned off his comment section in the post of the gown that he allegedly stole. Her post: