Company type | Private |
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Industry | Retail |
Founded | 1999[1] |
Founder | Maria Butt |
Headquarters | , Pakistan |
Number of locations | 20 (2019) |
Area served | Pakistan |
Key people | Maria Butt (CEO) |
Products | Clothing, accessories |
Owner | Maria Butt |
Website | www |
Maria B is a Pakistani clothing and accessories brand based in Lahore. It was founded by Maria Butt.[2][3] It is based in Lahore, Pakistan. It has outlets all over the country.[4]
The business was started by Maria Butt, a graduate of the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design in 1999 in Lahore, Pakistan. Maria B is a fashion brand of prêt a porter, couture, formal wear, lawn, embroidered fabrics, linen, and cotton in Pakistan. On the social front, the owner, Maria B has created division in society and faced criticism for her outward social conservatism, and well reasoned views on LGBTQ rights.[1][5]
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]
Maria B is known for the following lines:[6]
Maria B has stores in all major cities of Pakistan:[1]