The turmoil surrounding fashion designer Michael Costello continues, as a number of celebrities have spoken out about their experiences working with him, which they describe as frightening, demeaning, and racist. Maxie James, one of his accusers, said that he called her the “N-word” in 2014. Now, Michael has refuted James’ claims and stated categorically that the incident never occurred–he did, however, claim that she physically assaulted him inside her clothing store. “Ms. James is in denial of data science provided by Instagram, showing Michael’s innocence,” his representatives said.
She is promoting violence, as she did when she assaulted Michael in a clothing store, and the published piece simply serves to drudge it up while re-communicating incorrect material that has already been disproved. We’re heartbroken that this narrative is being picked up and re-shared, and we need to get the facts out as soon as possible. Michael emphatically refutes Ms. James’ heinous claim that he called her the N-word. He is heartbroken that she continues to spread lies about him in an attempt to discredit him.” Maxie James recalled her encounter with Michael Costello, as we previously reported. “Wew! Take a look at that karma boy! It aaaaalways finds its way back around! Even if it’s 7 years later!
Michael Costello got the nerve to be playing victim of being bullied, but called his self bullying 7 years ago, and called me a “Black Ni**er B**ch” in a fabric store downtown he had the wrong one tho cus I most certainly whooped his a** almost went to jail too. Thank God for his mercy Cus I certainly LOST IT I never experienced racism before All I knew to do was FIGHT”
