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HATS MADE FOR YOU WITH LOVE FROM THE CAPRICORN COAST

​“Millinery for me is a passion.  I discovered this beautiful new world after many years at
University completing a Master’s Degree in Ergonomics, and fell in love with this masterful
art. Millinery gives me a sense of freedom, an escape from the everyday world where I can
channel my creative energy through my hands to design and create custom-made unique
​headpieces for people to wear which gives me tremendous joy”

ZARBELLA FEATURED

 Dance like a butterfly

My Sunset Dream

Z for Zarbella

ZARBELLA STORY

Launching the hat label “HATS BY ZARBELLA” from Yeppoon, Queensland in September, 2014, Milliner Julia Watson specialises in contemporary and classic racewear millinery hats, fabulous fascinators, turbans, headbands, bespoke bridal headpieces for Brides to be, casual wear hats, berets for her Hats by Zarbella Collections. Julia has a background in structural design obtaining a Masters degree in Ergonomics which has a strong engineering focus and brings a unique and innovative flare to her signature  Zarbella designs with her custom made one of a kind hat blocks.  

Julia is a member of the Millinery Association of Australia and has a real passion for her classic and contemporary hat designs, spending countless hours hand stitching all her unique one off Zarbella hat creations and working closely with her clients to obtain total satisfaction with their desired look.  

​She is also an active member in the community, frequently donating her time and work to many non-profit establishments and community organisations.  In the twelve month period following the establishment of Hats by ZARBELLA , Julia was accepted as a member of the Millinery Association of Australia. She has been guest Judge at numerous  ‘Fashion on the field’ events at various race meets and her unique millinery work has been exhibited at art centres, 'Fashion Days' and at various styling events. 

​In 2016 & 2017 Julia was placed in the preliminary finals of the top 20 Oaks Day Myer Millinery Award with her entries “Z” for Zarbella and “Zarbella Sunset Dream” which took 5 months to handcraft.  Julia’s new range of customised berets worn by Australia actress Lily Sullivan (Romper Stomper and Picnic at Hanging Rock)  are featured in the Italian Shoe Brand  Beau Coops Winter 2018 collection styled by Penny Hunt Celebrity Stylist to the Stars. ​

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Contact Julia to shop for a beautiful bespoke hat or have a chat about any hat idea or project you have in mind. You can visit the Zarbella Boutique Studio by calling 040 983 6415  for an appointment.

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