Royalty is completely different than celebrity. Royalty has a magic all its own. Philip Treacy celebritycompletelymagic Change image and share on social
The classic hat image was during the Forties and Fifties, and Elizabeth Taylor was the epitome of that; she was the ultimate celebrity of excess and glamour, and she worked major sun hats. Philip Treacy celebrityclassicelizabeth Change image and share on social
Shopping can be a nightmare - first finding something to wear and then finding something to go with it, it's so difficult when there's so much choice. It can feel like entering a battleground. Philip Treacy battlegroundchoicedifficult Change image and share on social
When you're wearing something on your head, you feel beautiful. Philip Treacy beautifulfeelhead Change image and share on social
Hats make people feel good, and that's the point of them. Philip Treacy feelgoodhat Change image and share on social
I'm representative of 21st century Irish design, so I promote Irishness all over the world wherever I go. Philip Treacy 21stcenturydesign 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
At home, I had seven brothers, one sister. I sewed clothes for my sister's dolls although she was grown and gone away. I was a weirdo but didn't think I was a weirdo. Philip Treacy brotherclothedoll Change image and share on social
I love the shape of cars. They are very inspiring as modern pieces of machinery. I can't drive, but I do like the look of them. Philip Treacy cardriveinspire Change image and share on social
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 aimartbook share on social