Reviews
"Author Kevin Davies offers an intimate peek into Treacy's studio as he concocts his whimsical shapes and takes stock of their effort on the like of Naomi Campbell, Lady Gaga, and Grace Jones." - Susan Soloway, W "Philip Treacy makes art for the head. Each piece is unique, a sculpture, a fantasy, a statement, an individual. . .a moment suspended in time." - Donna Karen, Fashion Designer " Philip Treacy by Kevin Davies (Phaidon), a new book made with the photographer, puts the inner workings of [Treacy's] world in the spotlight." - VOGUE "Kevin Davies' photographs give viewers an intimate look at the method and mind of Philip Treacy, milliner extraordinaire, who has crafted hats for celebrities, couturiers and royalty ailke." - TIME "A real-life mad hatter's exploits are captured in Philip Treacy by Kevin Dacies , as the British milliner dreams up fanciful creations for everyone from Grace Jones to Kate Middleton." - WSJ Magazine "Inside the pages are 200 intimate pictures covering everything from Treacy's years at 69 Elizabeth Street to the scene backstage at fashion shows to the dignified funeral held for Treacy's beloved Jack Russell terrier, Mr. Pig." - T Magazine blog, "Author Kevin Davies offers an intimate peek into Treacy's studio as he concocts his whimsical shapes and takes stock of their effort on the like of Naomi Campbell, Lady Gaga, and Grace Jones." - Susan Soloway, W "Philip Treacy makes art for the head. Each piece is unique, a sculpture, a fantasy, a statement, an individual. . .a moment suspended in time." - Donna Karen, Fashion Designer "Over the years, Treacy has created hats to accompany numerous designer collections, including Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld, and Valentino -- but one of his longest collaborations has, until now, been little known. His work with Kevin Davies, a talented photographer and longtime friend, is captured for the first time with a new book, Philip Treacy by Kevin Davies out from Phaidon this month." - Isabel Wilkinson, Newsweek/The Daily Beast " Philip Treacy by Kevin Davies (Phaidon), a new book made with the photographer, puts the inner workings of [Treacy's] world in the spotlight." - VOGUE "Kevin Davies' photographs give viewers an intimate look at the method and mind of Philip Treacy, milliner extraordinaire, who has crafted hats for celebrities, couturiers and royalty ailke." - TIME "A real-life mad hatter's exploits are captured in Philip Treacy by Kevin Dacies , as the British milliner dreams up fanciful creations for everyone from Grace Jones to Kate Middleton." - WSJ Magazine "Inside the pages are 200 intimate pictures covering everything from Treacy's years at 69 Elizabeth Street to the scene backstage at fashion shows to the dignified funeral held for Treacy's beloved Jack Russell terrier, Mr. Pig." - T Magazine blog, "Lovely... All the most iconic designs are here."-- The Observer "How did one man change our minds on headgear? Philip Treacy by Kevin Davies celebrates [...] backroom moments of Treacy's career, no less striking than the headpieces he creates... The unseen stories behind all the 'moments'."-- The Independent "An usually revealing insight into the designer's work."-- Harper's Bazaar "Revealing [...] photos of Treacy at work. He looks determined and serious, but he has a kind face and he's never a poseur... In short, this is a cool book about a great guy."-- VICE "The head-topper extraordinaire gets a tip of the cap in the new book... Featuring over 200 images of the milliner's museum-quality lids, including head-turning snaps of mega-fierce singer and Bond villainess Grace Jones."-- InStyle "Inside the pages are 200 intimate pictures covering everything from Treacy's years at 69 Elizabeth Street to the scene backstage at fashion shows to the dignified funeral held for Treacy's beloved Jack Russell terrier, Mr. Pig."-- The New York Times Style Magazine blog, "Author Kevin Davies offers an intimate peek into Treacy's studio as he concocts his whimsical shapes and takes stock of their effort on the likes of Naomi Campbell, Lady Gaga, and Grace Jones." - Diane Soloway for W "Philip Treacy makes art for the head. Each piece is unique, a sculpture, a fantasy, a statement, an individual. . .a moment suspended in time." - Donna Karen, Fashion Designer "Over the years, Treacy has created hats to accompany numerous designer collections, including Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld, and Valentino - but one of his longest collaborations has, until now, been little known. His work with Kevin Davies, a talented photographer and longtime friend, is captured for the first time with a new book, Philip Treacy by Kevin Davies ." - Isabel Wilkinson for Newsweek/The Daily Beast "[This] new book made with the photographer, puts the inner workings of Treacy's world in the spotlight." - VOGUE "The head-topper extraordinaire gets a tip of the cap in the new book. . .featuring over 200 images of the milliner's museum-quality lids, including head-turning snaps of mega-fierce singer and Bond villainess Grace Jones." - InStyle "Kevin Davies' photographs give viewers an intimate look at the method and mind of Philip Treacy, milliner extraordinaire, who has crafted hats for celebrities, couturiers and royalty alike." - TIME "A real-life mad hatter's exploits are captured. . .as the British milliner dreams up fanciful creations for everyone from Grace Jones to Kate Middleton." - WSJ Magazine "Inside the pages are 200 intimate pictures covering everything from Treacy's years at 69 Elizabeth Street to the scene backstage at fashion shows to the dignified funeral held for Treacy's beloved Jack Russell terrier, Mr. Pig." - T: The New York Times Style Magazine blog "Photographer Kevin Davies has released a behind-the-scenes documentary on daily life in one of the fashion world's most inventive ateliers. During formal visits from royals to fittings with supermodels and other celebrities, the lively mood at a creatively cluttered London workshop is revealed. . .A 20-year collaboration between the photographer and his favorite subject." - Travel + Leisure "Top fashion designers such as Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen have tapped the singular creations of British hatmaker Philip Treacy. . .the author accompanies the almost 200 photographs with anecdotes about this mad hatter's imagination and complex craftsmanship." - Washington Post Magazine "Notoriously private, the milliner has allowed only a few to watch his creative process unfold. Kevin Davies is one of them, having had sole photographic access to the studio since 1998. Out of his observations comes Philip Treacy by Kevin Davies . . .the book is a work of art in its own right." - The Wall Street Journal "The beautifully crafted photographs in Philip Treacy by Kevin Davies are born of a close collaboration and friendship between a photographer and his subject. . .The book's commentary, by both Davies and Treacy - with its refreshingly open, conversational tone - help to heighten collaborative atmosphere. . .This book is both charming and disarming, and is, perhaps, at its most revealing in those moments that can only emerge as the result of close friendship and mutual trust." - TIME Lightbox Blog, "Lovely... All the most iconic designs are here."--The Observer "How did one man change our minds on headgear? Philip Treacy by Kevin Daviescelebrates [...] backroom moments of Treacy's career, no less striking than the headpieces he creates... The unseen stories behind all the 'moments'."--The Independent "An usually revealing insight into the designer's work."--Harper's Bazaar "Revealing [...] photos of Treacy at work. He looks determined and serious, but he has a kind face and he's never a poseur... In short, this is a cool book about a great guy."--VICE "The head-topper extraordinaire gets a tip of the cap in the new book... Featuring over 200 images of the milliner's museum-quality lids, including head-turning snaps of mega-fierce singer and Bond villainess Grace Jones."--InStyle "Inside the pages are 200 intimate pictures covering everything from Treacy's years at 69 Elizabeth Street to the scene backstage at fashion shows to the dignified funeral held for Treacy's beloved Jack Russell terrier, Mr. Pig."--The New York Times Style Magazine blog, "Author Kevin Davies offers an intimate peek into Treacy's studio as he concocts his whimsical shapes and takes stock of their effort on the like of Naomi Campbell, Lady Gaga, and Grace Jones." - Susan Soloway, W "Philip Treacy makes art for the head. Each piece is unique, a sculpture, a fantasy, a statement, an individual. . .a moment suspended in time." - Donna Karen, Fashion Designer " Philip Treacy by Kevin Davies (Phaidon), a new book made with the photographer, puts the inner workings of [Treacy's] world in the spotlight." - VOGUE
Synopsis
* Milliner Philip Treacy has designed hats for some of the most respected names in fashion, and 36 of his creations were worn at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. This book explore the creative processes and working methods of the influential milliner., Philip Treacy is one of the world's most famous and influential milliners. Hat maker to top fashion houses, celebrities and international royalty, his unique creations are hand-made feats of craftsmanship. Milliner of choice for designers including Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino and Chanel, Treacy is also the first milliner invited to have his own show during Paris couture week.Intensely private, Treacy is averse to having outsiders watch him while he works. However, photographer Kevin Davies, close friend of the designer for over 20 years, has documented his unique access to the milliner and his fantastical studio, capturing moments with Treacy on his own, with his muses, or fitting his iconic creations. With over 200 photographs accompanied by anecdotes and insights by both Treacy and Davies, this book reveals the extraordinary world and creative genius of a highly influential figure., Philip Treacy is one of the world's most famous and influential milliners. Hat maker to top fashion houses, celebrities and international royalty, his unique creations are hand-made feats of craftsmanship. Milliner of choice for designers including Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld, Valentino and Chanel, Treacy is also the first milliner invited to have his own show during Paris couture week. Intensely private, Treacy is averse to having outsiders watch him while he works. However, photographer Kevin Davies, close friend of the designer for over 20 years, has documented his unique access to the milliner and his fantastical studio, capturing moments with Treacy on his own, with his muses, or fitting his iconic creations. With over 200 photographs accompanied by anecdotes and insights by both Treacy and Davies, this book reveals the extraordinary world and creative genius of a highly influential figure.
