Enough has been said about the yellow gown of Miss Earth 2016 pageant. While Imelda Schweighart of Philippines claimed that the gown was made for her, Katherine Espín of Ecuador clarified that she was given the gown as her outfit wasn’t ready. Now, finally the creator of the gown, the designer himself, Leo Almodal has spoken.

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Leo made the clarification through a Facebook Post and wrote...

"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 didn't 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. I believe that things happen for a reason and checking the fit, length, and style of the gown; it suits Katherine perfectly. Before dressing up Katherine I sent Imelda messages in Facebook to take down the photos and videos but she never listened, she posted it after she did not make it to the top 16 cut. I actually begged her. She was not ripped or robbed; The gown was not taken away from her and she was asked nicely. Technically it's MINE; and I don't want that masterpiece to go to waste. I want to show it to the world because that gown is made for that purpose. Contrary to her statement that she has nothing to wear is an absolute LIE!!! I provided her with a beautiful red gown but she smiled and refused to wear it, saying that it looks like Miss Belgium's gown and opted to borrow from Miss Guam instead," Leo said.

Meanwhile, in another Facebook post, Georgette Garrido who trained Imelda for the pageant gave their side of the story. Georgette said that Imelda had no idea that her gown was being worn by Katherine, and it was Georgette who revealed it to her. "It was me who told her that they let Miss Ecuador wear the gown for her. And then I looked for the apprentices but they are already nowhere to be found backstage. At last I came across to one of them and asked if Imee can wear the remaining red gown. So we run to Imee but when the gown was brought out of the box, the gown looks so similar to what Miss Belgium is wearing. Of course no girl will wear a gown which is very much the same like others. So Imee and I asked Miss Guam if Imee can borrow hers. Miss Guam was so kind to let Imee wear her gown," Georgette wrote.

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It looks like this evening gown war is going to go real far. But we really hope all these controversies take a backseat.