Meet Jo Lucchesi
This is me...
I have always loved taking a flat piece of fabric and making it fit a body. Early in my career, I discovered my love of making beautiful clothing for women who couldn't find clothing to fit them off the rack, like me. That was over 36 years ago.
For 7 years, I had the privilege of working for R.M.Williams Pty Ltd as a Pattern Maker, in the Product Development Department, in Adelaide SA. My boss was an Italian Tailor and he taught me the importance of fit and quality. So grateful.
Celebrating 20 years in 2026, I have dedicated myself to developing my business and serving women. Listening to women's struggles with body changes, body image and clothes shopping has moved me emotionally. It has moved into action, developing sizing, styles and fits. So that as women can feel good about our bodies, our clothing and have a boost of confidence. So we can get dressed and get on with your day.
A beautiful fit to me, means you are showing some shape without revealing it all. It means that you can breathe and not hold your breath. It means you can move and be comfortable. It means you look fabulous & feel confident.
With so many plain and patterned fabrics to mix & match within the Josephene Collection, it really does make getting dressed easy in the morning!
It has been a remarkable journey so far.
Much love, Jo
Welcome to my Studio!
This is where it all happens
Designing & Pattern Making
Cutting & Sewing
Pressing & Packaging
Drinks & Dresses
Personal Fittings
Fabric that shrinks is washed and preshrunk before cutting,
so your clothing won't shrink.
This is slow fashion.
Small boutique runs to create stock.
Made to Orders are cut and made one at a time.
I work sustainably with minimal wastage and low environmental impact. Thoughtfully created, timeless clothing styles for dressing up for special occasions and everyday life, made right here in the Josephene Studio.
Made to Measure for myself
Fit matters for me too!
I know what it's like to need my clothing Made to Measure, just like many of my customers. Finding clothing to fit & flatter me & to be long enough for my limbs was impossible to find. Until I started making Josephene collections.
My challenges are
~ I am six foot tall
~ I have a long neck, long arms & long legs
So my Made to Measure adjustments are
~ for LUCIA Tops ~ one inch lower at front neckline to suit my face & neck
~ for AMARIS Longline Jackets ~ Extra Long Sleeve
~ for AQUILA Wide Leg PANT ~ Made to Measure Length 34 inches long with a tapered BAND
