designer
ajahni salmon is a multi-media artist, designer, and stylist with a mixed background from a variety of different influences. born in miami, florida, raised in okinawa, japan, They spent their early years studying diligently at private institutions overseas. the dream of fashion design stems from a unique calling to the unordinary, and a yearn to break from the mold.
growing up, they absorbed cultural influences of the nightlife in Japan, and the loud fashion that emerged from the streetwear scene. at a young age, they knew they wanted to pursue fashion and later continued a higher education at Miami fashion institute. here they would receive their first accolade as an associate’s degree in fashion design, later fulfilling 200+ internship hours post graduation, earning a cover feature for avessa magazine and Miami Fashion Week, hosting a debut fashion show, and co-founding miami fashion collective Ve slaá.
backofahearse founded in the fall of 2025
“Ajahni Salmon, presented both women’s and men’s wear with very modern short black outfits. The designs were beautifully structured and fitted to the body, while still maintaining an elegance through their sensual vibe. Paired with boots, it was a variation of biker chic but with a Miami vibe. ”
miami fashion collective
“ve slaá debut fashion showcase/mixer”
june 27th, 2025
dir./des. edgar aguilar
“ajahni on film”
miami fashion institute alumni.
miami fashion institute
“miami made fashion showcase”
june 5th, 2025