The Women of Jamaican Heritage Dominating High Fashion in 2025

Jamaican women have long been making their mark on the world of beauty and style. In recent years, icons like Pat McGrath, the world-renowned makeup artist and the first in her field to be honoured with a Damehood, and bold celebrity stylists such as Flowerchild99 have carried the flag for Jamaican creativity on the international stage.

Now, in 2025, a new generation of women of Jamaican heritage are taking centre stage in the world of high fashion — blending culture, craftsmanship, and creativity to redefine what global luxury looks like. From Paris to New York and London, Grace Wales Bonner, Rachel Scott, and Martine Rose are shaping the future of fashion at its highest levels.

Grace Wales Bonner — Making History at Hermès

British-Jamaican designer Grace Wales Bonner made history this year as the first Black woman appointed Creative Director of Menswear at Hermès. Known for her refined tailoring and intellectual approach to design, Wales Bonner weaves together European craftsmanship with Afro-Caribbean influences, creating collections that explore identity, heritage, and belonging. Her appointment marks a milestone for representation within luxury fashion and a testament to the global reach of Jamaican creativity.

Full story on Wales Bonner appointment to Hermès

Rachel Scott — Creative Director at Proenza Schouler

Born and raised in Jamaica, Rachel Scott has risen to global acclaim as the new Creative Director at Proenza Schouler in New York. Through her own label, Diotima, she has become celebrated for her use of traditional Jamaican crochet, crafted by local artisans, and her thoughtful integration of these elements into modern silhouettes. Scott’s ascent demonstrates how Caribbean craftsmanship and storytelling can thrive within the world’s most prestigious fashion houses.

Full story on Rachel Scott’s appointment to Proenza Schouler

Martine Rose — Redefining British Cool

Martine Rose, a London-born designer who’s mother is British and Father Jamaican, continues to challenge the boundaries of menswear with her bold, subcultural aesthetic. In 2025, she became the first guest Creative Director at Clarks, reimagining the iconic British brand beloved in both London and Jamaica. Beyond fashion, Rose’s collaborations with global music icons such as Kendrick Lamar highlight how her influence extends across culture, merging streetwear, identity, and artistry with effortless edge.

Full story on Martine Rose appointment to Clarks

Carrying the Legacy Forward

From Pat McGrath’s pioneering achievements in beauty to the new wave of creative leaders shaping luxury design, women of Jamaican heritage continue to redefine global fashion. Their stories reflect a shared thread celebrating cultural pride, artistic excellence, and fearless innovation. Together, Wales Bonner, Scott, and Rose embody Jamaica’s enduring creative spirit and its powerful influence on style worldwide.