Born and currently based in Lisbon, Madalena pursued her studies at the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in Milan and has since been developing her brand. Strongly influenced by her Childhood memories, Portuguese traditional tapestries and embroidery, and the Female experience with family, body image and social constructs, Madalena constantly challenges herself to translate a women’s narrative and reality to each garment or piece. She is frequently driven to print research and textile experimentation where digital printing and hand drawn elements are in constant collaboration. Madalena’s work is the result of the constant attempt at finding a balance between femininity, innocence and strong sense of identity while questioning what these qualities are.