Fashion designer Maria B has stated that 80% of people in the fashion industry are LGBTQ, referring to the homosexual community in the West. She made these comments during a podcast where she discussed the fashion industry and other topics.
When asked why she speaks out against transgender people, Maria B explained that she had lost her tolerance, prompting her to address the issue.
Maria B said she began talking about LGBTQ and transgender individuals when they started claiming on social media that “all sexual orientations are permissible in Islam.” She emphasized that she had remained silent about LGBTQ individuals in the fashion industry until they began making such public claims. According to her, 80% of men in the industry identify as LGBTQ, which might surprise many.
Her statement has generated mixed reactions, with some supporting her willingness to discuss a sensitive topic, while others disagree with her approach or dispute her claims. This conversation highlights the complexities of discussing gender identity and sexual orientation within Pakistan’s cultural context.
