I believe that I am a hat designer, not a milliner. Philip Treacy designerhatmilliner 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
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
I empathise with the fact that people want to look their best. A hat is all about how it makes you feel - it's so much better than a nip and tuck, and a lot less painful. Philip Treacy empathisefactfeel Change image and share on social
I used to make clothes for my sister's dolls. I couldn't care less for the dolls, but I could make the clothes really easily. Philip Treacy careclothedoll Change image and share on social
People are dressing like stars, which is kind of fantastic. Philip Treacy dressfantastickind Change image and share on social
What I love most about Her Majesty is that she has kept hats alive in people's minds for more than 60 years. You can't think of her without imagining her with a hat or a crown. I would, of course, love to design one for her. Philip Treacy alivecrowndesign share on social
Hat-making is laborious and time-consuming. It's a very tactile medium, and you can develop the skills, but it's one of those things: you either have it, or you don't. I love bringing something to fruition with my hands that gives people pleasure. Philip Treacy bringconsumedevelop share on social
Women come into our shop for that ultimate moment in their life. They're buying a dream. They're buying a moment for themselves. That's what I sell - moments. Philip Treacy buydreamlife Change image and share on social
