The ongoing online dispute between Pakistani fashion powerhouse Maria B and Turkish influencer Türkan Atay has taken a significant new twist, drawing even more attention from fans and followers across social media.
It all started when Türkan Atay publicly claimed that Maria B’s brand had failed to pay her for a promotional reel she created for them. According to Türkan, she had fulfilled her part of the collaboration, but when it came to compensation, things fell apart. This revelation quickly went viral, especially given Maria B’s prominent reputation in the fashion industry.
In response, Maria B came forward to share her side of the story. She clarified that she had no prior knowledge of the specific agreement made with Türkan Atay. According to Maria, it was a manager within her company who made false promises to Türkan without informing her or the higher management team.
Maria B’s Official Statement and Payment Update
To address the issue, Maria B posted an official update on her Instagram account. In her post, she informed her followers that the outstanding payment of $1,500 USD (approximately 420,000 PKR) had been successfully transferred to Türkan Atay through an online banking transaction.
Alongside this announcement, Maria B also shared that she had taken legal action by sending a legal notice to Türkan Atay. She accused Türkan of defamation and using inappropriate language towards her brand in the influencer’s social media videos. Maria even posed confidently with her young team of lawyers, signaling that she is ready to defend her brand’s reputation through legal means if necessary.
The fashion designer’s move to settle the financial issue while pursuing legal recourse for defamation shows that she is treating the matter with seriousness and formality.
Türkan Atay Responds to Legal Threats
On the other side, Türkan Atay also shared her final statement on her social media platforms. Posing with her own team of lawyers, Türkan stated that she considers this chapter closed from her end. However, she emphasized that after receiving a legal notice, the matter would now move to court where both sides would have the chance to present their arguments.
Türkan expressed her disappointment, revealing that she tried her best to resolve the matter personally and peacefully, but felt that her efforts were not taken seriously. She concluded her statement by urging her followers to always stand up for their rights and thanked everyone who supported her throughout the ordeal. She also mentioned that she will no longer engage in any public discussions about the situation and will let the legal process take its course.
Public Reaction: Divided Opinions
Following Maria B’s post, comments were turned off to prevent further public debate under her announcement. Nevertheless, Maria has been receiving support from Pakistani influencers, loyal customers, and friends who believe she handled the situation appropriately.
Meanwhile, Türkan Atay’s followers seem relieved that she finally received her due payment. However, many of them expressed discomfort and anger regarding the legal threats made against her, feeling that a simple payment dispute should not have escalated to this extent.
Final Thoughts
The Maria B and Türkan Atay issue highlights how fragile brand-influencer collaborations can become when clear communication is missing. It serves as a lesson for both brands and influencers to document agreements carefully, ensuring that all terms are transparent and approved by both parties before any work begins.
While the payment dispute has been settled financially, the legal battles seem far from over. It remains to be seen how this matter will unfold in court and what impact it will have on both Maria B’s brand image and Türkan Atay’s influencer career.
For now, both sides have taken a step back from public arguments, leaving their lawyers to handle the next phases of the dispute.
