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Maria Butt
Born
Maria Butt
NationalityPakistani
Other namesMaria B
Alma materPakistan Institute of Fashion Design (PIFD)
OccupationFashion Designer
Years active1999-present
Known forFounder and CEO of Maria B label
SpouseTahir Saeed[1]
WebsiteOfficial 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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Maria. B, husband defend their 'ordeal' but social media isn't buying it". The Express Tribune. 25 March 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Butt opens ups on financial struggles post divorce". The Express Tribune. 11 June 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b Saleem, Shahjehan (7 May 2020). "Maria B – The Story of Textile's Reigning Queen".
  4. ^ "Public dazzled witnessing influential Pakistani designer Maria Butt's candid daily routine". www.24newshd.tv.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Maria B and what continues to be wrong with our society". March 12, 2023.
  7. ^ "Maria B on trans activists calling out Sharia Court ruling". The Express Tribune. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  8. ^ Nasir, Zainab (12 March 2023). "Maria B. mocks desi liberals for unruly attacking her". Daily Jang. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Maria B. slams West for peddling 'gender agendas' in Pakistani society but netizens disagree". Pakistan Observer. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Maria B. And Humaira Tayaba On The Save Gaza Campaign, Transgender Bill And BDS | Eon Podcast #92". 16 February 2024 – via www.youtube.com.
  11. ^ "International Campaign to Save Gaza - challenges and progress". February 9, 2024.
  12. ^ "ABOUT US – SaveGazza".