Maria B Breaks Silence After Turkish Influencer’s Non-Payment Allegations

Fashion designer Maria B has finally addressed the controversy surrounding Turkish influencer Turkan Atay, who recently accused the Pakistani fashion brand of withholding payment for a campaign. The issue came to light after Atay posted a reel on April 21, in which she shared screenshots of conversations with the brand’s PR manager and Maria B herself, alleging that her messages were ignored and later deleted.

In response to the growing backlash, the brand issued an official statement on its public platform, which was also reshared by Maria B on her personal account. The statement expressed regret over the situation and described it as a “misunderstanding” rather than a deliberate denial of payment. The brand maintained that they are committed to maintaining respectful and professional relationships with all collaborators, including creators and influencers.

“At Maria B, we have always valued our partnerships with creators, models, and influencers, and we take pride in conducting our business with integrity, transparency, and respect for the creative community,” the statement read. Addressing Atay’s claims specifically, the brand clarified that they had arranged a meeting to resolve the issue, but instead of following through, the influencer opted to go public with the matter.

Turkan Atay, however, claimed that multiple attempts were made by both her and her husband to reach the brand’s representatives, but they were met with silence. She also alleged that Maria B deleted her direct messages and accused the brand of disrespecting influencers. In her closing remarks on the reel, Atay emphasized that the issue was not just about money but about self-respect, saying she would no longer work with the brand.

The incident has ignited debate online, with many calling for greater accountability in how brands treat digital creators.

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