Malen Reyes is a multidisciplinary artist. Born in Managua, Nicaragua, she discovered her passion for fashion at an early age. After beginning her fashion education as a designer at just 15, she moved to San Antonio, TX, to launch her career in the late 1980s. She later graduated from Barbizon Modeling School in 1985, gaining experience in all aspects of the fashion industry, including hair, makeup, and teaching runway techniques to her own models while modeling her own garments. In the 1990s, Malen gained media recognition and utilized her platform to host charity fashion shows for various organizations. In 1991, she opened her first boutique, specializing in high-end custom designs, including bridal and formal gowns. Today, she channels her creativity into contemporary fashion illustration art, creating exclusive limited edition pieces that reflect her passion for haute couture fashion.