Liz Uy unfazed by Yaya Dub’s gown ‘non-issue’
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In another, she wears a red button-down shirt with navy heart prints that mimic the dots on Yaya Dub’s apron.
The Peter Pan collar also makes a frequent appearance in the wardrobe selection, including the white sleeveless top she wore over a Rosenthal Tee dress to a production number in the concert.
“That dress was backless but since Lola Nidora”—Yaya Dub’s employer—“is conservative, we had to layer a shirt over it,” said Uy.
And that’s how Mendoza’s look will continue to be, she added—no bandage dresses or overtly sexy clothes.
Instead of high heels, Uy shod her in white sneakers to match those worn by her “beau” Alden Richards.
They were going for modern-day prince for Richards, thus the coattails, Uy said. Owing to the show’s fantasy-reality theme, Tuviera created luxe, big curls on Mendoza’s mane, akin to a fairytale princess.
Uy styled the AlDub duo for the concert. It was a last-minute job; they were given only a week to put the couple’s wardrobe together, she said.
Given the short lead time, Mendoza’s outfits for the concert were a mix of customized and pullouts—fashion-speak for loans from brands/designers—since it’s customary to have several options for such events.
Why sabotage?
At the fitting, they all decided on the pink beaded number by Francis Libiran, as it fit the Cinderella theme best and it stood out in the arena, explained the stylist. The vastness of the venue called for a “big” dress. It also complemented Richards’ look.
The giddy fans lapped it up, and Uy admitted her annoyance at the controversy that came after.
“It’s evil… Ayoko nang patulan,” Uy said of the ensuing talk that the look was “recycled.” Actress Kim Chiu had worn the dress as a guest model at Libiran’s collection show two years ago.
“We worked hard especially since we didn’t have a lot of time, so why would we sabotage our own work? Just the same, I apologized to Maine and her management and they understood. To them, it’s a nonissue.”
According to Uy, November will be “a very busy month” for Mendoza, whom she’s styling for several projects.
“We’re sticking to her look,” said the stylist. “She’s young and easy to dress up. Parang Barbie. She’s very down-to-earth, and she’s vocal about this being all new to her—having her own glam team.”