Fashion designer Leo Almodal broke his silence regarding the controversial yellow gown that is supposed to be worn by former Miss Philippine Earth Imelda Bautista Schweighart. The yellow gown was worn by Miss Earth 2016 Katherine Espin.
Here is the side of Leo:
The Truth. The other side of the coin…
the yellow gown was part of my collection it was made for my upcoming international fashion shows and high fashion editorial video. I wanted to produce a book-catalog that im planning to launched next year inspired from fairytales and Mythological Goddesses. Originally that gown is called “artemis” the moon goddess…
I was requested by Imelda’s training camp to dress her up and without hesitations I said Yes. I chose that design because it suits their color requirement and styling. To set and clarify things; Imelda or anyone from her camp has not given or paid me a single peso for that gown. That yellow gown is technically my property and just letting her borrow it for Miss Earth pageant; that if she makes it to the top 16.
As the owner it will be under my discretion to whom it will be used. Since she did not make it to top 16, not competing for the evening gown segment and unfortunately I didnt finish the gown of Ecuador on time which I am obliged because she already paid half of the amount as downpayment…. My team made that decision to dress her up in that yellow gown. It was actually a blessing in disguise that saved me from further troubles, shame and humiliation.
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