Fashion designer Michael Costello fires back at Leona Lewis’ claims. The singer has revealed that, in one instance, she was “embarrassed and deeply hurt” when Michael Costello didn’t alter a dress for her at a charity fashion show.
Leona Lewis just made a rare statement where she showed her support towards Chrissy Teigen after her apology. Leona added her own story with fashion designer Michael Costello, and revealed that she was deeply hurt.
But now Michael Costello fires back at Leona Lewis’ claims and revealed she never let him know how she felt.
Michael first shared that Leona never contacted him in private before releasing her statement online. So, he did the same and wrote his side of the story on Instagram.
“Given that you have publicly shared your experience with me on Instagram without coming to me privately first, I have no choice but to respond to you here as I tried reaching out to you privately without much luck.”
Michael said he was surprised to hear about it, and
“You have never indicated to me how you felt, and you’ve continuously worn me, tagged me and had your team reach out to me to request more dresses… As recent as last month,” the designer continued. “I have lost tons of opportunities, sleepless nights and I’m not in a good mental state of mind. I wish you spoke to me directly instead of Instagram, especially when I am at my most vulnerable moment.”
He added that Leona contacted his team in May 2021 for a dress, and they had a good conversation.
Michael added, “I pray your intentions are pure, and that you’re not acting recklessly in an attempt to smear me and all the dresses I created for you to save a friend. If you were in my position, I’m sure you would equally be as shocked.”
Leona herself shared she never felt brave enough to tell him directly: “I’m not discounting Michael’s experience as that is an awful thing to go through and I wish him so much love and healing. I’m sure this will come as a shock as I never told him how this made me feel. But the pot calling the kettle black in this situation doesn’t sit right with me. Bullying comes in many different forms. We need love, we need accountability, we need forgiveness, none of us are perfect.”
