Louise Macdonald Millinery

Louise Macdonald Millinery

MAA Member

by Louise Macdonald

Melbourne, VIC

About

Louise Macdonald is an acclaimed Australian milliner based in Melbourne, VIC, known for her expertise in hats and headwear as evidenced by her website millinery.com.au. She served as a judge for the 2025 Millinery Australia Design Award, highlighting her authoritative status in the industry. In 2022, she was inducted into the Milliners Association of Australia (MAA) Hall of Fame, recognizing her significant contributions to millinery.

Why We Love Them

Multi-award winning milliner with 6 accolades including Australian Millinery Association Hall of Fame 2021. Featured in BBC Pride and Prejudice and Merchant Ivory's Howards End.

Specialties

fashion headwear
costume millinery
race wear
millinery education

Awards & Recognition

  • Australian Millinery Association Hall of Fame 2021
  • 25+ years volunteer work for MAA
  • Permanent collection - National Gallery of Victoria (acquired 2008)
  • International millinery educator - Europe and United States
  • Regular tutor with Hatacademy
  • Featured frequently in The Hat Magazine

Price Range: luxury