Maria B. - Pakistani Designer

Maria Belal is an ambitious young Pakistani designer with vision. A graduate of the Pakistan School of Fashion Design, Maria launched her label ‘Maria B’ in Lahore few years back. Right after the fashion show in Pakistan, she opened the doors to her new women's boutique in Karachi. Her cotton shalwar kameez, choori daar pajama, and embroidered evening wear, all meticulously cut and stitched, were quickly snapped up by trendy Lahoris.

	Blizzard Blue Perla Lehnga Top: Color: Blizzard Blue Fabric: Crinkle Chiffon Double layered bridal shirt features excellent quality embellishments on bodice and all over Embellished straps forms U neckline Lining inside Concealed back zip closure Edges finished. Bottom Click to Product Details		Cardinal Clarinda Lehenga Top: Color: Cardinal Fabric: Crinkle Chiffon Ravishing bridal shirt features opulent embellishments on neckline, hemline and all over the front Sweet-heart neckline Short length shirt Lining inside Concealed back zip closure Edges Click to Product Details
	Poly Green Clarinda Lehnga Top: Color: Cal Poly Pomona Green Fabric: Banarasi Jamawar Long shirt features elegant embellishments on neckline, front and hemline giving the wearer an enticing look Pointed U neckline Sleeveless Lining inside Concealed back zip Click to Product Details		Peach Orange Clarinda Wedding Lengha Top: Colors: Black, Deep Peach & Persian Orange Fabric: Velvet & Crinkle Chiffon Bridal shirt features enigmatic embellishments on neckline, front and hemline Ornate application of beautiful ornamental motifs all Click to Product Details
	Jasper Red Alita Designer Lengha Top: Colors: Dip Dyed (Jasper \ Dark Upsdell Red) Fabic: Crinkle Chiffon Long length bridal shirt features embellished front, neckline and hemline Small and big size ornamental motifs are embellished all over the front Click to Product Details		Vivid Burgundy Janet Lehenga Top: Colors: Vivid Burgundy, Dark Scarlet, Palatinate Purple & Sea Green Fabric: Crinkle Chiffon & Banarasi Jamawar Bridal shirt features delightful embellishments on bodice, neckline, center front and hem Heavy Click to Product Details

The outfits she has selected – from a cotton sleeveless salwar kameez to black net culottes to a chiffon sari – embody her look for the modern Pakistani woman in the late 90s.

She learnt that there was tremendous scope for Pakistani fabrics in the international market and was determined to make her mark globally. As she says with confidence, “I’m a staunch patriot – I want to take Pakistan’s name in the international fashion scene. I want to show people around the world what a great heritage we have. That really is the core philosophy of my business. We want to go into the international market and prove ourselves as a Pakistani brand name.”

Maria’s main goal is to export her dresses abroad – “I want to send haute-couture items such as evening wear, bridal wear etc. to UK/Europe, and then eventually to the US/Canada, Singapore and Australia.” She remains undaunted by the global competition and says “you have to aim high – and I do want to get to New York, Milan and Paris one day.”

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