Charlie Dior, a well-known Ghanaian fashion critic, has refuted allegations that he engaged in body-shaming when he criticized TV personality Xandy Kamel for her choice of attire during a program.
Xandy Kamel, feeling upset by Charlie Dior’s comments about her outfit, reportedly expressed her anger by cursing him, as reported by Zionfelix.com.
These comments from Charlie Dior came in the wake of his outspoken critique of the clothing choices of Ghanaian celebrities at events. He specifically mentioned that Xandy Kamel’s attire at a program made her appear like a ‘flower pot.’
Charlie Dior clarified that his intention was never to body-shame Xandy Kamel but rather to critique her outfit without attacking her personal character in an interview with Zionfelix.
Charlie Dior emphasised that he did not engage in body-shaming and that his comments were solely directed at the attire worn by Xandy Kamel.
“She [Xandy Kamel] kept saying in every interview that I was body-shaming her. Please watch the fashion review, I will never body-shame her, she is a beautiful lady. I would never do that because I love thick girls. I would never ever disrespect her body,” he explained.
Charlie Dior reiterated that there was no malice in his review of Xandy Kamel’s attire as he focused more on her attire rather than her personality.
“I was talking about the outfit she was wearing, a skinny person can wear it and will still look like a flower pot. She is on the campaign that I have come for her body but she is playing the victim because before Xandy Kamel’s review, she loved and adored me when I was going for other people.
“Now when I spoke about her she is saying Oh my God you’ve body-shamed me,” Charlie Dior added.