I believe in a democratic approach to fashion: if you feel good, then great. You may not look good, but it's not the problem. Philip Treacy approachdemocraticfashion Change image and share on social
I grew up in the west of Ireland, and Galway was our local seaside resort. We'd go for one day of the year during the summer, and I have enduring memories of the sand and the sea. Philip Treacy dayenduregalway Change image and share on social
I always design the hat with the wearer in mind; otherwise, it's an inanimate object. Philip Treacy designhatinanimate Change image and share on social
Try on 100 different hats if you can, until you find the one that suits you best. It's a trial and error thing. Philip Treacy errorfindhat Change image and share on social
Gaga is an entertainer, so a hat for her is part of the illusion of entertaining. Philip Treacy entertainentertainergaga Change image and share on social
The personality of the wearer and the hat makes the hat. Philip Treacy hatmakepersonality Change image and share on social
I make hats for lots of iconic people, and that makes my job very interesting. Philip Treacy haticonicinterest Change image and share on social
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 architecturechurchcobble share on social
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 designerenglishnessepitome Change image and share on social