MANILA, Philippines — Los Angeles-based Filipino designer Puey Quiñones has explained his side on claims that he allegedly copied famed Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab’s work for actress Maja Salvador’s Filipiniana gown at the recent ABS-CBN Ball 2019. Cindy Bruna via Instagram; Philstar.com/Kat Leandicho“For me, it’s an inspiration,” Puey declared in an exclusive interview with Philstar.com during the recent Manila launch of his Cocomelody bridal brand. “Imitation if you do it exactly the same, but mine is completely different given the fabrics that I used, the pattern,” he explained. Likewise, Puey denied that Maja approached him for her gown for rumored wedding plans with boyfriend Rambo Nuñez. For Maja, what kind of wedding gown would he recommend?

Source: Philippine Star November 11, 2019 07:08 UTC