Maria B
Pakistani clothing brand
Maria B, stylized as Maria.B., is a Pakistani clothing and accessories brand based in Lahore. It was founded by Maria Butt. It is based in Lahore, Pakistan. It has outlets all over the country.
01History
Maria B was founded in 1999 in Lahore by Maria Butt, a graduate of the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design.
02Controversy
Designer Maria B, whose real name is Maria Butt, sent a Rs100 million defamation notice on Saturday to Turkish influencer Türkan Atay, who publicly accused her of failing to pay her in full for a brand shoot in Turkey earlier this year. On Thursday, Atay issued a legal notice to the designer for $8,000 and a formal apology.
03Collections
Swarovski pret collection
In 2016, Maria B became the first designer in Pakistan who incorporated the Austrian-based global leader of crystals Swarovski in their embroidered, chiffon and lawn collections. They signed their deal in 2014 with the Austrian giant.
The collection was launched on 27 August 2016.
04Other Specialities
Maria B is known for the following lines:
- Mkids
- MPrints
- Evening Wear
- Lawn
- Linen
- MBasics
- Mbroidered
- Maria B Jewellery
- Maria B Perfumes
- Sateen
- Silk
- Eid Lawn
- Casuals
- Couture
- Bridals
Sources and credits
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- Maria B at Dolmen Mall, Tariq Road, Karachi.jpg by Aslam Sethi, CC BY-SA 4.0
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