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Maria Butt | |
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| Born | Maria Butt |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Maria B |
| Alma mater | Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design (PIFD) |
| Occupation | Fashion Designer |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Known for | Founder and CEO of Maria B label |
| Spouse | Tahir Saeed[1] |
| Website | Official website |
Maria Butt, commonly known as Maria B, is a Pakistani fashion designer and the founder and CEO of the Maria B label.[2] She has been in the Pakistani fashion industry for two decades.[3][4][5]
Early life and career
In 1998, Maria B. graduated from the Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design (PIFD), Lahore. The following year, in 1999, she started her career with a retail outlet and a small sewing unit.[3] Despite encountering various challenges, notably financial struggles following her divorce, she successfully cultivated a thriving brand.[2]
Controversies
Maria B is often in the news for her more controversial ideas than her designs.[6] She has faced criticism for her views on transgender rights[7] and her comments against what she calls 'desi liberals'. He also faced backlash for having an unauthorised photo shoot at a private family cemetery.[8]
Advocacy and views
She has criticized the influence of the West on Pakistani society. He has also spoken out against the perceived intrusion of 'gender agendas' into Pakistani society.[9]
Butt has also been involved in humanitarian efforts, most notably the recent Save Gaza Campaign as she as Patron for it.[10] The campaign was launched worldwide in response to the suffering of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, who were facing an unrelenting war.[11] The purpose of the campaign was to organize advocacy, relief and rescue efforts using all available peaceful and legal means.[12]
References
- ^ "Maria. B, husband defend their 'ordeal' but social media isn't buying it". The Express Tribune. 25 March 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 "Butt opens ups on financial struggles post divorce". The Express Tribune. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ 3.0 3.1 Saleem, Shahjehan (7 May 2020). "Maria B – The Story of Textile's Reigning Queen".
- ^ "Public dazzled witnessing influential Pakistani designer Maria Butt's candid daily routine". www.24newshd.tv.
- ^ Husain, Mehr (25 August 2023). "The M In 'Mothers Of Pakistan' Stands For Maria B And Nothing Else". The Friday Times. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ "Maria B and what continues to be wrong with our society". March 12, 2023.
- ^ "Maria B on trans activists calling out Sharia Court ruling". The Express Tribune. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ Nasir, Zainab (12 March 2023). "Maria B. mocks desi liberals for unruly attacking her". Daily Jang. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "Maria B. slams West for peddling 'gender agendas' in Pakistani society but netizens disagree". Pakistan Observer. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "Maria B. And Humaira Tayaba On The Save Gaza Campaign, Transgender Bill And BDS | Eon Podcast #92". 16 February 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "International Campaign to Save Gaza - challenges and progress". February 9, 2024.
- ^ "ABOUT US – SaveGazza".