M2057 by Maria Pinto: Urban Chic Fashion Collection
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M2057 by Maria Pinto is a new line of beautiful, versatile, affordable womenswear inspired by urban architecture and design.
Backers: 624
Average Pledge Per Backer: $437
Funded: $272,523 of $250,000
Dates: Aug 30th -> Oct 14th (45 days)
Project By: Maria Pinto
Backers: 624
Average Pledge Per Backer: $437
Funded: $272,523 of $250,000
Dates: Aug 30th -> Oct 14th (45 days)
Project By: Maria Pinto
$272,523
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 14 @ 16:30 -0400 GMT
109%
of goal
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Latest News
2.5 Hours to Go! M2057 Closes at 3pm CDT! 
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I can't believe we're down to just over 2 hours left of the M2057 Kickstarter project! It has been such a wild ride, and I am SO GRATEFUL to all of my backers, and everyone who has shared the campaign with their friends. We've surpassed our goal,... (Read More)
We Did It! M2057 Will Go to Production—Thank You to All My Backers!
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We did it! We reached our $250,000 goal and M2057 will officially go into production! I cannot express how grateful I am to all of you who have supported the project and have been so encouraging throughout this whole campaign. I could... (Read More)
2 Days & 20 Dresses to Reach Our Goal!
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We're down to 2 days and 20 dresses to go and we can officially declare the M2057 Kickstarter successful! I am beyond excited and so grateful to all my backers and everyone who has spread the word about this collection. You have been so supportive... (Read More)
Final Days! We Only Need to Sell 48 More Dresses to Reach Our Goal!
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We are SO CLOSE to achieving our goal by the deadline this Monday, Oct 14! We just have $12,000 to go, which equals 48 dresses. That's so doable! I'd be so appreciative if you'd help me spread the word in these final days—forward... (Read More)
3 Days to Go! M2057 Makes a Great Gift!
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I can't believe we're down to 3 days left of our M2057 Kickstarter! I've had some women ask me if I thought their daughters could wear M2057. Absolutely! The styles are so versatile, women from their 20s to their 60s on up would look great in them.... (Read More)
Just 5 Days Left! See the Many Ways to Style M2057 Wraps and Scarves!
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! With layering weather (my favorite) here, it seemed like a great time to show off how versatile the M2057 scarves and wraps are. You can style them so many different ways, they transform with every outfit. All it takes is a sense of play... (Read More)
6 Days Left! Want to Add to Your M2057 Order? It's Easy!
October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
With only 6 days left to get M2057 on Kickstarter, a lot of people have asked me if they can add to their order. Yes! It's very easy—watch this step-by-step video to see how: And if you're thinking about increasing your pledge, don't forget—if... (Read More)
Yes, Real Women Can Wear M2057—But You Only Have 7 Days Left to Get Your Dress!
October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT TO GET M2057 AT KICKSTARTER! We're in the final countdown, and I've been hearing the same thing from a number of women: "Sure, it works on the model, but would that dress look good on me?" The answer is YES! I designed the M2057... (Read More)
New Backer Gift! Closet Consult + Style Session with Maria!
October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
With only 10 DAYS LEFT to get M2057 by Maria Pinto on Kickstarter, I've added another fun backer gift—a closet edit and style consultation with me! I'll come to your home and we'll go through your closet together, putting new outfits together with... (Read More)
Seriously, M2057 Dresses Are ALL Machine Washable. Watch the Demo!
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Who wants to worry about dropping off, picking up, and paying for the dry cleaner? Accessible, versatile clothing should be as easy to care for as it is to wear, right? The fabrics feel incredibly luxe, but ALL of the pieces in the M2057 collection... (Read More)
14 DAYS LEFT! Check out my new PUSH TO THE FINISH LINE GIFT!
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We're in the home stretch and so appreciative of our backers, we're offering an additional item to a couple of our backer levels. At any pledge of $500 or more, we'll add a circle scarf in the color of your choice. At any pledge of $1,000 or more,... (Read More)
New Backer Gifts! Mentor Day, or Get a Custom Piece from the Archives!
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 18 days left to pre-order from the M2057 collection on Kickstarter! There’s been lots of interest in some of the “behind-the-scenes” fashion experiences, so I’ve just added a few more to the mix. These make especially good gifts for... (Read More)
Maybe We Should Call It the "Runaway" Collection!
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I recently took a trip to New York for some factory visits with several M2057 pieces packed in my suitcase, and there was still plenty of room left for shoes and toiletries. It made me think—wow, I could run away for weeks! I cannot get over how... (Read More)
Only 21 Days Left to Get M2057! See a Video of the Perfect Day-to-Night Outfit
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Only 21 days left to pre-order M2057! I've been getting such encouraging responses from people about the collection, especially about how great the fabrics are, and how easy the clothes are to wear. I wanted to share a video with you... (Read More)
M2057 by Maria Pinto Makes Its TV Debut!
September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
More exciting news for M2057! Last week, the Chicago Sun Times Splash editor Susanna Negovan wore the Jesse dress in the oxblood color (pictured, below) for her "Favorite Things" segment on Good Day Chicago. She rocked it out! Watch the clip here.... (Read More)
Celebrities With Their Hands Out
September 14th - via: nytimes.com
Since 2009 the crowdfunding Web site Kickstarter has matched artists and entrepreneurs struggling to finance creative projects with people on the Internet willing to contribute a little cash. The earliest adopters of the technology, on the pitching side, were small-time musicians, unestablished filmmakers and others with no clear access to capital. (Read More)
Yes, You Can Get More Than One Backer Gift or Add Additional Gifts!
September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all! Yesterday we reached a milestone and passed $50,000! Thank you to everyone who has backed M2057 and shared the project with your friends. We still have a long way to go and only 33 days left and counting, so every bit helps! Many... (Read More)
One Week Down! Watch a New Video about M2057 by Maria Pinto
September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! Many thanks to everyone who has backed M2057 and shared this collection with their friends and networks. Your support in this early stage of the campaign is so important. We're finishing out our first week and it's already been an exciting... (Read More)
Maria Pinto launches new line on Kickstarter
September 5th - via: articles.chicagotribune.com
Chicago fashion designer Maria Pinto this week has launched her first clothing line since 2010. It's on Kickstarter, the crowd-funding website. (Read More)
Maria Pinto launches new fashion collection on Kickstarter
September 4th - via: sltrib.com
CHICAGO, IL - Fashion designer Maria Pinto — famous for dressing first lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey — is back with a new, more affordable collection that she plans to launch with the help of an online funding campaign three years after a poor economy forced her close her Chicago boutique. Pinto is trying to raise $250,000 within 45 days for her M2057 line when it goes live on the Kickstarter crowd-funding website this weekend. (Read More)
New Maria Pinto Collection Being Launched On Kickstarter
September 2nd - via: huffingtonpost.com
CHICAGO, IL - Fashion designer Maria Pinto – famous for dressing first lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey – is back with a new, more affordable collection that she plans to launch with the help of an online funding campaign three years after a poor economy forced her close her Chicago boutique. (Read More)
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