"Often, what makes my job so exciting is designing for the mother whose dream has been to wear one of my hats at her child's wedding. I feel as responsible for making her feel like a million dollars as I do for somebody in the public eye."
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Philip Treacy, born in 1967 in County Galway, Ireland, is an acclaimed milliner celebrated for his avant-garde hat designs that blend artistry and fashion. Treacy’s journey began at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, leading to his breakthrough at the prestigious Central Saint Martins in London. His unique creations have adorned the heads of royalty and celebrities alike, with a style that challenges traditional norms. Treacy’s legacy lies not only in his exceptional craftsmanship but also in his ability to evoke emotion and narrative through wearable art.
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"Hats are the epitome of Englishness, and a royal wedding is the penultimate moment for a hat designer. I'm Irish, but I am a royalist and I believe in fantasy."
Philip Treacy
"I believe in originality, primarily. However, it's important to know what there has been before to aim in that direction. Art history informs us. It informs our mind. I like to look at books, exhibitions, paintings, as a computer, subconsciously taking on information."
Philip Treacy
"In Rome, I particularly love the history, churches, sculptures and architecture and the fact that you can walk along a tiny cobbled street and turn the corner to find the Trevi Fountain. London is evocative of other eras and full of history."
Philip Treacy