Maria B
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 Maria B outlet at Dolmen Mall | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Maria Butt |
| Headquarters | , Pakistan |
Number of locations | 20 (2019) |
Area served | Pakistan |
Key people | Maria Butt (CEO) |
| Products | Clothing, accessories |
| Owner | Maria Butt |
Number of employees | 860 (2024) |
| Website | mariab |
Maria B, stylized as Maria.B., is a Pakistani clothing and accessories brand based in Lahore. It was founded by Maria Butt.[1][2] It is based in Lahore, Pakistan. It has outlets all over the country.[3]
History
[edit]Maria B was founded by in 1999 in Lahore by Maria Butt, a graduate of the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design.[4]
Controversy
[edit]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.[5]
Collections
[edit]Swarovski pret collection
[edit]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.[6] They signed their deal in 2014 with the Austrian giant.[6]
The collection was launched on 27 August 2016.[6]
Other Specialities
[edit]Maria B is known for the following lines:[6]
- Mkids
- MPrints
- Evening Wear
- Lawn
- Linen
- MBasics
- Mbroidered
- Maria B Jewellery
- Maria B Perfumes
- Sateen
- Silk
- Eid Lawn
- Casuals
- Couture
- Bridals
References
[edit]- ^ Abdul Ghani, Jawaid (March 6, 2010). "Maria B. Designs (Pvt.) Lt". Asian Journal of Management Cases. 7 (1): 89–102. doi:10.1177/097282011000700107 – via CrossRef.
- ^ "MBroidered: The latest from Maria B - The Express Tribune". 28 February 2014.
- ^ "Maria B goes regal at the London Fashion Parade - The Express Tribune". 14 February 2017.
- ^ Isani, Aamna Haider. "A crystal clear vision for global expansion". The News International.
- ^ Bilal, Rana (2025-04-26). "Designer Maria B serves Rs100 million defamation notice to influencer Türkan Atay". Images. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ^ a b c d "Maria B to launch Pakistan's first-ever Swarovski prêt collection - The Express Tribune". 24 August 2016.