Philip Treacy OBE (pronounced Tree-see not Tray-see, born 26 May 1967) is an Irish milliner and designer based in London. Read full biography of Philip Treacy →
My aim is to change people's perceptions of what a hat can look like in the 21st century.
Hats are really for ultimate occasions, so when I make one, I try to do something different, something noticeable.
I always design the hat with the wearer in mind; otherwise, it's an inanimate object.
America brought us the baseball cap; it's one of my favorite hats.
Every day, I like to make hats that make people dream.
Gaga is an entertainer, so a hat for her is part of the illusion of entertaining.
I am very proud to be Irish.
I like hats that make the heart beat faster.
I want to excite the eye through hatmaking.
I'm representative of 21st century Irish design, so I promote Irishness all over the world wherever I go.
Not long ago, a hat was a conformist accessory. Then the 1960s came along, and young people didn't want to wear hats.
When you meet someone, you meet their face. It's the most potent part of the body to embellish.
When you're wearing something on your head, you feel beautiful.
Philip Treacy OBE (pronounced Tree-see not Tray-see, born 26 May 1967) is an Irish milliner and designer based in London.