Despite being disowned by her family, Maya Zaman did not let the negative attitude of society shatter her dreams of becoming a designer.
As a transgender, Zaman has faced numerous hurdles all her life. But she’s finally seeing her ambitions materialise in her first-ever luxury pret line ‘Surkhaabi.’ “I am finding it hard to believe that my own clothing line is being launched,” she told The Express Tribune. “Everyone who underestimated me, including my very own family, ultimately led me to where and who I am today.
Sharing her feelings about the launch, Zaman recalled the time she left her home at the tender age of 17 and shifted to Islamabad from Karachi. “The time I moved to Islamabad was a time of transition for me. It was a big challenge to find a suitable, a secure shelter for myself. You see, because I am a trans-woman, I wasn’t accepted in male or female hostels,” said the budding fashionista, who is also a Trans rights activist now.
Soon, Zaman found a place to live with others of her community and took up admission in a business course at a private university. Unfortunately, that didn’t last long as she fell prey to ridicule from those studying with her. “That was also a tough time for me as I completely lost my self-belief and confidence. For a long time, I felt being a transgender in Pakistani society was a curse; something to be shameful for.”
source:https://tribune.com.pk/story/1780044/4-pakistans-first-transgender-designer-launches-luxury-pret-wear/
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