In 1993, we started Malia Mills with a simple idea –
to engineer tops by bra size, to cut bottoms to SHOW OFF
a variety of shapes… to EMPOWER women to stand and
stride to the water.
Today, we have a designer SWIMWEAR COLLECTION
created for the vixen within. We also have a fresh collection of READY TO WEAR, LINGERIE and delicious ACCESSORIES - all LOVINGLY MADE IN AMERICA and curated in Malia Mills boutiques across the country.
We’re passionate about CELEBRATING women and articulating an inspiring voice on the subject of WOMEN and beauty.
Hey everyone, I wanted to tell you about this is “girl power” event that I will be performing in Monday night. We had rehearsal for it last night. The band is killing and so are each of the gals singing. The Canal Room is a big room so we need bodies there to fill it up and enjoy all the hard work we’ve put into it.
In finding out a couple hours ago that the legendary Etta James passed away this morning, I feel it is even more fitting for everyone to come out and celebrate the genre of music which the incredible Etta was a forerunner of.
Here’s a little more info: Five rising songstresses share the stage on Monday, January 23rd at 8PM, paying homage to the raucous and stormy sounds of the blues. Heroines Sing the Blues is an evening of electrifying arrangements and virtuoso performances, brought to life by a 5-piece band. Join Sally Eidman, Sharon Kenny, Michelle Kinney, Nisha Asnani, and Brianna Sage as these Heroines shake up the Canal Room, riffing on and revisiting the celebrated artists who moved the blues from the streets and swamps onto the stage and into our souls.
a holiday in silver sands, jamaica, just perfect… sun, books, a calm and warm sea for bathing, a nap in the shade and more sun again. then, a few red stripes — cold and cheap — at leroy’s beach bar as the light changes, just before ms. jasmine’s rice and peas with the her coconut marinated catch-of-the-day. a glass of appletons on ice in the backyard, and a monumental tropical storm in the middle of the night. five more days and nights just like this gets you darn near heaven. my outfit was on repeat, too: the malia mills lots of love triangle top with my coveted mm calendar girl brief, a wooden bangle and no shoes.
A big shout out to YokiShop, our neighbors in Newport, California. Beautiful Georgia, the daughter of Jeff, the owner of YokiShop, looks spectacular in our blue floral swimcap!
YokiShop is helmed by Jeff Yokoyama (aka Yoki) who was the founder of Maui and Sons, Modern Amusement, and Pirate Surf prior to opening his namesake store. Under his guise, Jeff oversees 3 different lines that he creates for YokiShop: Pidgeon Orange, Generic Youth, and a collaboration they have with the USC athletic department. With an exceptional eye for detail, Jeff has curated his store to feature some of the most well-crafted surf sportswear for men in addition to a few select pieces from his own vintage archives. YokiShop epitomizes the Southern California surf culture with one-of-a-kind pieces that are repurposed from beach towels and even old USC football jeresys. Jeff and co. follows a philosophy similar to that of Malia Mills by lovingly producing all of their products in America. Most YokiShop garments are created in-house and even their screen printing is done locally.
Like MM, they guys at YokiShop are large supporters of local businesses and brands. As small business, they run a tight ship with only a staff of 3: Jeff, the owner, Sergio, who cuts and sews all the pieces, and Scott, who handles sales in-store and online. With everyone on the team having a hand in all aspects of the company, there isn’t a day where you won’t find Jeff at his store- ringing up customers or just chatting up the passing joggers about his brand.
it was an evening of great cheer, great wine, great views and best of all great friends. last night, all of our fabulous nyc store and studio gals gathered together to toast to the holiday spirit. holiday hugs with old friends and big wishes for the new year filled the air. a totally chi-tastic night!
chilly autumn afternoons, cold snowy days, breezy beach nights… a rad scarf could possibly be the perfect holiday gift.
add a pop! of color to any outfit. de-plane in style!
cheers to our fabulous gals at our marin store for a tantalizing scarf display. hurry! these beauties from epice and lem lem are selling like hotcakes - come grab yours today!
introducing a pair of pants named after a fearless woman who needs no introduction — the amelia pant. talk about a great pair of tailored pants! inspired by one of our favorite fashion icons — a true feminist, a pioneer in flight and a gal who really knew how to rock a pair of trousers; we’re raising a seam, lifting a pant leg, and tapering a cuff to miss earhart here. we’ve reinvented our coveted tomboy shorts in her honor. we think she’d dig em with an oxford shirt, an over-sized leather jacket and some badass boots.
these beauties feature a high-rise waist and double-zip entry, aerodynamic back pockets, ultra flattering seaming, and a slim, slightly tapered bottom leg that gives rise to a box pleat. not to mention, a jodhpur nod with some extra room throughout the thigh. a total delight these are!
fantasizing of sun and sand on a chilly nyc day. our gal kati, manager of our montecito store, snapped this dreamy moment at hollywood beach in oxnard, california. we’re swooning over the “winter wonderland” that is california in december!
Malia and I were so psyched to have been invited by Robin Mollicone, Pratt’s Assistant Fashion Chair, to critique the swimwear final projects at Steuben Hall earlier this week. We’ve had some fantastic design interns from Pratt over the years, and were thrilled at the chance to give back a little. The new facilities are so modern, long halls and large studios, big windows and sky lights. Such a bright and cheery place to be on such a cold, rainy December morning.The joint was buzzing with excitement and young talent.The third chapter of the Swimwear Class – the Fashion Suit – was our gig.We reviewed maillots and bikinis of myriad inspiration, one student project at a time, offering up our favorite design and construction tips. So much good stuff to talk about we forgot to snap some pics! So fun! Thank you, Pratt!
speeding uptown with lanterns for our new madison store… we curled around the ramp to the FDR and hit the gas. check out this hell yes view of brooklyn!
