As the Creative Director and Founder of the ready-to-wear label M2057 by Maria Pinto, Maria Pinto creates beautiful, versatile fashion with a modern, urban edge. She is passionate about designing clothing that makes today’s woman feel gorgeous and confident. A longtime client said, “Wearing Maria’s clothes makes me look and feel like the best version of myself.”Maria has counted some of the world's most notable style icons as clients, including First Lady Michelle Obama, Marcia Gay Harden, Brooke Shields, and Oprah Winfrey. Designs from M2057 by Maria Pinto have also been worn on the hit show Empire. Inspired by urban architecture and design, M2057 embodies Maria’s clean, minimalist aesthetic, giving women fashion that is versatile and chic. "M2057 has a very architectural energy," Maria says. "It's where the industrial meets the elegant."The label marries superior design quality—sculptural lines, luxe-feeling Italian fabrics—with ease and versatility—most of the pieces are machine washable and very travel friendly. The clothes are designed to fit a wide range of body types and sizes, and can be styled a number of ways to transition seamlessly from casual to formal events. It is a collection that makes women feel beautiful and keeps up with their busy lives. In 2023, the 10th anniversary of her ready to wear collection, the brand name was changed to simply, Maria Pinto.Find Maria Pinto online at www.mariapinto.com or in person at the the Chicago Gold Coast boutique, located at 710 N. Wabash Ave, Chicago Il 60611.

Maria Pinto's designs evoke a deliberately modern and confident sophistication. Over the years, a wide range of women, including celebrities, have felt exceptional wearing Maria Pinto. Many find her fashion to be empowering, as well as sexy.