Behind the Brand

ALYSSA MILLS

FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR

With deep ties to the Torres Strait and its people, Alyssa is forever joined to them through her husband Patty. Her deep respect, connection and love for Torres Strait Islanders is truly the heartbeat behind the brand and what drives her to not only share the beauty of creating but also champion the stories that deserve to be told. She is passionate about giving back to the cultures that the Strait team connects to and highlighting inspiring women around the world.

 

MALIA MURPHEY

ART DIRECTOR, DESIGNER

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Malia is a model, surfer, business owner and creative from Hawai'i, who is gifted in bringing a vision and a feeling to life. She oversees the creative direction, marketing, events and product designs at Strait. Using her ability to conceptualize and flesh out a concept from beginning to end she brings the brand aesthetic to life through campaign and content shoots.

 

NICKY FLETCHER

HEAD DESIGNER, SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

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Nicky is a Hawaii born designer and model. She loves fashion, the ocean, short boarding and creating. Nicky oversees all designs, patterns, fabric, and fit for every collection along with managing the brands social media. Her eye for detail, understanding of what island girls truly want to wear and impeccable taste make her an invaluable part of Strait.

 

ARIANA MCNAMARA

BRAND MANAGER, CREATIVE PRODUCER

BIO

Ari is a child of the Pacific with a love that stretches from land to sea, infuses her creative flair into every project. As both producer and visionary, she masterfully handles brand relations and wholesale accounts, ensuring seamless operations and enduring partnerships. Her meticulous attention to detail breathes life into our story, with every carefully selected prop and planned detail creating compelling, authentic campaigns that resonate deeply.

 

MALIA MITCHELL

MARKETING MANAGER, FULFILLMENT

BIO

Malia gravitates towards the ocean's embrace, finding solace and adventure in Mother Nature and her island home, Hawai'i. With a natural affinity for marketing, she intricately weaves our brands relatability into every facet of user experience across all platforms. From handling customer service to managing fulfillment and operations, Malia epitomizes the heart and soul of our brands authentic connection with its audience.