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Haute Couture Fall 2021: Balenciaga’s lampshade hats

Irish award-winning Haute Couture milliner Philip Treacy was the one behind the masterpieces. His hats have been worn by a large number of personalities, from Grace Jones and the Duchess of Cornwall to Madonna and Lady Gaga. For Balenciaga’s Fall 2021 Couture collection, Philip Treacy created futuristic oval headpieces with a mirror-like finish...

Fashion

Hatter to the British royals presents new collection in St. Petersburg

Designer Philip Treacy, a haute couture hatmaker to the British royals and American stars, presented his collection in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday saying "we all need entertainment" during a pandemic. The 53-year-old Irishman, who counts among his clients Queen Elizabeth II, the Duchess of Cambridge and Madonna, unveiled the collection at...

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Royal wedding hat fetches £81k

Philip Treacy's headpiece worn by Princess Beatrice at the royal wedding sold for £81,000 on eBay. Around 40 bidders competed in the auction to win the hat, which sparked controversy among fashionistas following Kate and William's wedding. The headwear creation had its own Facebook page, attracting thousands of followers who commented on the...