After decades of designing clothes for women, Maria Pinto has uncovered a deep truth about fashion and making intentional decisions about what we wear: You must first ask, “Who am I?” Maria explores seduction, beauty, sustainability, and the nature of making decisions that are intentionally grounded in who we are and who we hope to be. Maria Pinto, a trailblazing fashion futurist, is dedicated to redefining and democratizing fashion through her timeless, ready-to-wear collection. With a focus on empowering women to exude confidence and style from day to night, Pinto’s innovative "deconstructed couture" method combines luxury with comfort and functionality. With notable achievements such as dressing Michelle Obama in 2007, being awarded both an honorary doctorate and the Legends of Fashion award from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, as well as launching M2057 by Maria Pinto, Pinto continues to shape the fashion landscape. Her craftsmanship continues to explore new boundaries every year while upholding her vision of helping women build smart, effortless style systems that allow their individuality to shine.