Philip Treacy: Hat Designer

(Hardback)

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When it comes to sourcing that most elusive of accessories, the hat, PhilipTreacy is the designer to see for an iconic and unforgettable piece. Thisunique book, a luscious gallery of Treacy's whimsical and sculptural creationsshot by fashion's most iconic image makers, spotlights an area of fashion thatis gaining more attention than ever before. Like Rizzoli's Louboutinmonograph, this book highlights the extraordinary range and imagination oftoday's milliner to the stars.Created in close collaboration with Treacy, this stunning monograph evokes theinnovative artistry and theatricality of Treacy's designs, each exquisitely handcrafted and resonant with whimsy, character, and attitude.

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"Here, Treacy provides a deeply personal look at his creative process, his collaborations, and his legendary friendships with such fashion icons as Isabella Blow and Alexander McQueen."
-METROPOLIS MAGAZINE

"Philip Treacy: Hat Designerpays delightful homage to the work of an artist whose injection of wit and imagination made an anachronistic craft modern again."
-W MAGAZINE

"Stunning photographs show Naomi Campbell in a soup can hat inspired by Andy Warhol, Emma Watson topped with a large bird and twig hat from British Harper's Bazaar as well as backstage photos from some of McQueen's well-remembered millinery moments . . . A Philip Treacy hat is instantly recognizable - not only for its design but for the luxurious materials used and sourced from all around the world. Think: exotic feathers from France or high-quality straw from Italy. The Irish-born, British-based designer shows his nationality through his sensibilities too - there's drama, technique, and a long history involved in the genesis of each topper."
-HARPER'S BAZAAR

"This showcase shines light on one of the foremost hat designers with an ensemble of eye-catching photographs curated by Treacy himself. Discover more about his collaborations and his personal life with this volume."
-THE SOCIETY DIARIES

"Iconic hat designer Philip Treacy isnt known for playing it safe, and his otherworldly creations have earned him a legion of fashion-forward friends and admirers, including Lady Gaga, Sarah Jessica Parker, Daphne Guinness, and the late tastemaker and magazine editor Isabella Blow. In his new book,Philip Treacy: Hat Designer, Treacy shares his influences, his inspiration, and, lucky for us, his designs."
-ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST

"Featuring editorial shots by legendary fashion photographers including Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon and Herb Ritts, the luxurious monograph [Philip Treacy: Hat Designer] celebrates Treacys most fantastical, innovative and iconic creations including a bird made of twigs designed for Alexander McQueen, his iconic ship hat worn by both Grace Jones and Isabella Blow and a Warhol-inspired fascinator resembling a can of Campbells soup, modeled by Naomi Campbell."
-THE NEW YORK TIMESSTYLE MAGAZINE

"Philip Treacys hats have adorned the heads of everyone and anyone, from Kate Moss to the Duchess of Cornwall, who you might remember married Prince Charles sporting an elegant concoction of pheasant feathers. His new book is a showcase of his work, the people he has designed for and the renowned photographers who captured his creations. . . This bookstands as a beautiful and enduring testament to his achievements so far, and is utterly deserving of a place in our perfect library."
-RIDDLE MAGAZINE

Author Bio

Philip Treacy (b. 1967) graduated in 1990 with an MA in FashionDesign from the Royal College of Arts in London. Treacy was discovered by thethen style editor of Tatler Isabella Blow. He soon became, and has remained, themilliner of choice for many top fashion designers, including Alexander McQueen,Karl Lagerfeld, and Valentino. Treacy's unique creations are hand-made to orderfor the likes of Grace Jones, Victoria Beckham, Madonna, the Duchess ofCambridge, and the daughters of Prince Andrew. He has designed hats for films,including the Harry Potter franchise, and has also developed ranges for high streetfashion outlets. Treacy is also the first milliner to have been invited to have hisown show during Paris couture week. Treacy is credited with changing theperception of hats and accessories in fashion. Marion Hume is the internationalfashion editor of The Australian Financial Review. Based between London andSydney, she contributes on a freelance basis to UK titles including the FinancialTimes, The Saturday Telegraph Magazine and ST Magazine. In the US, she hasbeen a contributing editor to Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Time Magazine/Style &Design and has contributed as a freelancer to W and The New York Times.