Mikayla Salmon: Jamaican Designer Makes Global Mark with Shein Collection

July 11, 2025

Mikayla Salmon, a 29-year-old fashion designer from Clarendon, Jamaica, has achieved international recognition through a collaboration with global fast-fashion company Shein that launched in April 2025. Her four-piece collection featured contemporary designs with the two-piece becoming a best-seller that sold out twice, making her reportedly the second Jamaica-born designer to collaborate with Shein at this scale. Despite facing challenges like self-doubt and previous unsuccessful applications to Shein programs, Salmon persevered and has successfully expanded her brand, Young Addiction, which focuses on creating clothing for all body types, particularly plus-size women.

Who is affected

Mikayla Salmon, the 29-year-old Clarendon-born fashion designer
Plus-size women and customers of all body types who benefit from her inclusive designs
Jamaican fashion industry and local designers
International customers purchasing her designs through Shein
The Jamaican fashion community that could benefit from her advocacy for industry improvements

What action is being taken

Salmon is collaborating with Shein on a fashion collection that launched in April 2025
Shein is preparing to re-release her best-selling two-piece design in a new color
Salmon continues to sew for clients attending local events and customizes bridal wear, swimwear, and pageant gowns
She is advocating for improvements in Jamaica's fashion industry infrastructure
Salmon is developing a custom ackee print for entry in the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's competition

Why it matters

Salmon's collaboration represents a breakthrough for Jamaican designers on the global fashion stage
Her success demonstrates the potential for small-town creatives to achieve international recognition
The partnership highlights inclusive fashion that serves underrepresented body types
Her advocacy addresses structural challenges in Jamaica's fashion industry like limited access to quality fabrics and high shipping costs
The achievement could inspire other Jamaican designers and help revitalize the country's fashion export potential

What's next

Young Addiction will soon expand into menswear
Salmon is developing a custom ackee print for the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's Fashion and Visual Arts competition
She plans to create versatile pieces that Jamaican men can wear to various occasions
Shein will re-release her best-selling two-piece design in a new color
Salmon hopes to style local celebrities like Spice, Masicka, and Vybz Kartel

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