What year did you win, and in which category?
I won the 2021 Millinery Award (then named the Fashions on Your Front Lawn Millinery Award). After four times in the top three, I was thrilled to finally win in 2021 and hearing my name called was thrilling – it was a huge moment for me.
Is fashion your profession or a personal passion?
I am a professional headwear designer and milliner based in Darwin, Northern Territory. In 2020, I dove headfirst into running my business and brand, Peacock Millinery. I work with clients locally, nationally, and internationally. Advances in technology, combined with strong client relationships, allow me to collaborate seamlessly through virtual meetings and detailed design discussions, bringing the experience as close as if they were sitting across the table.
Has winning opened new doors?
After winning the Millinery Award, my international client base expanded. Australian Racing Tours also approached me to host horse racing tours, taking groups to major racing events around the world. I’ve hosted tours in Singapore, Darwin, Perth, and Royal Ascot in London – and next I’m off to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Experiencing racing, millinery, and fashion at so many iconic events has been incredible.
