The Queen, because she's kept hats alive in the imagination of people all over the world.
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Philip Treacy
Irish-born haute couture milliner
Ireland · b. 1967
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About
Philip Treacy, 47, was born in County Galway, Ireland. As a child, he made clothes for his sister's dolls, and he went on to study fashion at Dublin's National College of Art and Design, and millinery at the Royal College of Art. His work came to the attention of Tatler style editor Isabella Blow, who became his mentor. His hats are worn by royalty as well as Madonna and Lady Gaga. He lives in London with his partner, Stefan Bartlett.
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