Renowned designer Faiza Saqlain has accused actor-turned-entrepreneur Maya Ali of copying her designs for her fashion label MAYA Prêt-à-Porter. Despite the public accusation, the actor has so far remained silent on the controversy.

 

Taking to her personal Instagram stories earlier this week, Saqlain shared side-by-side images comparing three of her brand’s designs to those recently released by Maya’s label. “Should I be flattered?” she asked, tagging @mayapretofficial. “It’s getting boring now, please come up with something of your own — can’t promise but hopeful that might sell too.”

 

 

The designer alleged that Maya’s team not only replicated the designs but also copied the model, styling, and backdrop used in Faiza Saqlain campaigns. Among the pieces were:

 

•           A bridal outfit from Maya’s latest “Bus Tum” collection, resembling a 2021 Faiza Saqlain design.

 

 

•           A velvet ombré sari from Maya’s “Viola Luxe” line, Faiza claimed is similar to her sari from last year.

 

 

•           A black peshwas outfit that Saqlain claims mirrors one of her 2023 looks — even featuring the same model and similar shoot composition.

 

 

The accusations quickly went viral, sparking debate across social media. Some users sided with Saqlain, calling out the similarities, while others defended Maya’s brand, insisting that fashion trends often overlap.

 

One user took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote: “maybe it’s just me but what’s so unique about this dress lmao? Idk how she can be accused of stealing things when this is the most common black desi dress design. Mahira’s one in Humsafar went viral and it has been popular on the market ever since.”

 

maybe its just me but what’s so unique about this dress lmao? Idk how she can be accused of stealing things when this is the most common black desi dress design 😭 mahira’s one in humsafar went viral and it has been popular on the market ever since 😭 pic.twitter.com/B33qCgIssY

— fatima 🍉 (@ishqxstarsss) October 27, 2025

 

Many users on Instagram disagreed with the claim. One user said: “I don’t see any copies design?” Another wrote: “Yes all the design are different…faiza is being senti at this point.”

 

 

“Had hogaye,” one user laughed while another said: “Most of Pakistani traditional designs are more or less the same! What’s the big deal?”

 

 

As of now, Maya Ali has not issued any official response to the claims. The Current reviewed her verified Instagram accounts, her personal page, as well as her brand pages Maya Pret and Maya Essential, and found no mention of the controversy.

 

Instead, Maya’s social media presence has remained focused on the launch of her brand’s new collections, giveaway posts, and a recent personal photo featuring what appears to be her niece or nephew. In another post the actress can be seen enjoying a music piece of the upcoming film Neelofar’s newly launched song Tu Meri.

 

 

 

Maya Ali formed MAYA Prêt-à-Porter in June 2021, in collaboration with her cousins Zainab and Ansa Qadeer. The brand focuses on luxury pret and bridal wear. In September 2025, she expanded the venture by introducing two new lines — Maya Essentials (for everyday wear) and Maya Pret Official (for formal and festive attire).

 

The disputed designs belong to the label’s newly unveiled collection, which debuted earlier this month.

 

So far, neither Maya Ali nor her team has commented on the matter publicly.