Designed to stand out. . .
Jo is the creative mind behind Jo Maree Millinery, based on Melbourne’s picturesque Mornington Peninsula. She works her magic where imagination, mathematics and millinery meet, pouring her passion into bespoke designs that are elegant, wearable and always just a little different.
She loves pushing the boundaries of millinery and cares deeply about how her hats make people feel. When someone wears one of her pieces, Jo’s wish is simple: that they feel both comfortable and confident. Her work embraces the values of slow fashion, celebrating craftsmanship, sustainability and pieces made to be treasured for years to come.
For Jo, her hat making is about the joy of creating, the friendships forged along the way and the chance to share something handmade and meaningful with others.
In the news. . .
Awards and achievements. . .
Mornington Peninsula Magazine
September Edition 2025
Read the full article here on page 18
HATalk Magazine
September 2025
Read the full article here on pages 8 -12
Alison Morgan Award - Millinery Australia Design Award 2025
Boldly Different Gallery Exhibition - Melbourne Fashion Week 2021
Finalist - Millinery Australia Design Awards 2021, 2019 and 2018
Winner - Stephen Jones ‘Patrons Pick’ Award 2019
Best Millinery Exhibit - Melbourne Royal Show 2017 and 2016
Finalist - Oaks Day Millinery Award 2021 and 2015
Student Encouragement Award - Millinery Australia 2015