Marcela has lived in Portland, Oregon for over 20 years.  Born  in  Monterey, Nuevo  León, México, she grew up and studied fashion  design  in  Guadalajara, Jalisco.

In early  2000,  she  was  invited  to  be  part of  a  runway  event   called  “La  Noche  de  los  Magos”, a  homage  to  Mexican  artist,  painter  and  sculptor  Alejandro  Colunga,  held  in  the  historic  heart  of  Guadalajara, Mexico and having  the  Hospicio  Cabañas  as  a  backdrop.  

Once  in  Portland  and  while  her  kids  were  at  school,  she launched Myriam Marcela  in  2014  with her Vintage Renewal line, transforming vintage pieces into new designs, showcased at trunk shows and pop-up events. 

That same year, she won Portland’s Best Emerging Designer, which propelled her into the fashion industry. 

After   attending  the  Women's  March  in  January 2017,  Marcela  returned  to  her  studio  inspired  to  create  a  collection  that  empowers  women  worldwide  while  fostering  collaboration across  borders.  Wild Woman  was  born  —  a  wearable  art  couture  collection  in  which  all  pieces  will  be  auctioned  off to  benefit Fondo Semillas, (a Mexican Society for Women's Rights). 

As  part  of  her  Wild  Woman  collection,  in 2019,  Marcela  was  invited  to  collaborate  with  the  French  luxury furniture  brand  Roche  Bobois  to  create  two  chairs ,  which  will  be  featured  in  the  collection's  auction.  

Her work has been featured at the 92nd annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, for Arianne Sutner (producer of the animated motion picture, Missing Link). 

Additionally, in 2022 her Wild Woman collection was featured alongside the Frida Kahlo,  Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism Exhibition at the Portland Art Museum.

Through her craft, she honors couture process while  embracing sustainability,  the  challenges  of  repurposing, and  the  artistry  of  garment  construction.  Over the years, she's been creating one-of-a-kind custom clothing, and today, Myriam Marcela continues to redefine luxury fashion, offering bespoke creations  that transcend trends and stand as timeless works of art.