Vanessa Salgado was born in Lisbon, holds a degree in Conservation and Restoration and a Master's degree in Arts and Museum Management.

Throughout her career, she has worked as an art consultant, has collaborated with prestigious institutions such as Buckingham Palace, the National Maritime Museum, Christie's, Coutts Conservation & Restoration, the Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva Foundation and she is a co-founder of the ARTsolutions Group.

Passionate about travel, fashion, and traditional crafts, Vanessa believes in the transformative power of authenticity and handmade arts and crafts.

Vanessa is married and a devoted mother of a boy.

In 2025, TUARÉ is born, a brand created from the desire to unite elegance, tradition, quality and stories that transcend borders, inspiring each person to dress with soul and purpose.