Philip Treacy
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Contents Biography 1 2 4 5 Inspiration 6 7 Target Market 8 9 Collection 5 10 13 Contact 14 -
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Biography Being the second youngest in a family of eight children, Philip Treacy was born May 26, 1967 in Ahascragh, Ireland. In 1895 he decided to study at the National College of art and Design in Dublin, before landing a scholarship too to London's prestigious Royal College of art in 1998. Specializing in Hat design, his early attempts often led him to buy pieces for his collections at local flea markets. While establishing relationships with famed designers John Galliano and Victor Edelstein, during his school years, his final school showing graduated him to a bonified fashion sensation sensation. By 1991, 24 year old Treacy had established his own company, Philip Treacy ltd., and was collaborating with such houses as Chanel, Givenchy, Versace, and and Valentino.
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Soon after, after in 1993, Treacy delivered his first annual runway show at London's fashion week, bringing in Christy Turlington, Kate Moss, and Naomi Campbell to show his designs off on the runway. Now Treacy shows once a year in both London and New York for Autumn/Winter Fashion week. Currently he often collaborates with designers such as Alexander McQueen, Karl Lagerfeld, Ralph Lauren, and and Donna Karen. He was was appointed design director of the G Hotel, a five star hotel in Galway, Ireland. Treacy has several exhibitions worldwide, his most notable being, When Philip Met Isabella, an exhibition dedicated to his late muse muse Isabella Blow. Philip Treacy
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Inspiration Atenton Attention
an outrageous hat becomes a secondary sexual characteristic
Adornment
beauty is magnifeid a thousand fold framed by the exact angle of a hat
Amusement
a hat may make a whitty comment on fashion and contemporary life
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Ate: Age: 25-40 years old Occupation: High Society Member, Political Leader, Account Executive, or At-Home Mother/Housewife Annual Salary Income: $200,000+ Education/Degree: Bachelors or Masters of in Politi- cal Science, Finance, Economics, or Business Residence/Location: North and Southeastern United States, Gated Communities, Estates, or Plantations Marital Status: Married Spouse’s Occupation: Politician, CEO, CEO CFO, or Stockbroker Children/Ages; 3 children, ages 3-12 year age range Leisure Activities: Golfing, Horse Races, Riding Polo, Lunching, Non-Profit Activities, Tennis, Shopping, Church Activities, Jet Setting and spa Vacationing/Travel: St. Bart’s, The Hamptons, Cabo San Lucas, St. Tropez, Hawaii Favorite Designers: Alexander McQueen, Karl Lager- feld, Stella McCartney, Philip Lem Lim, Marc Jacobs, Nicolas Ghesquiere Favorite Stores: Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom’s
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Collection
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Paris Haute Couture Runway Show, 2001
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Colection
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Paris Haute Couture Runway Show, 2001
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Contact
Shelly Tatum
Email: shellygirlncsu@yahoo.com phone: 704-995-7359 Address: 8095 Highway 73 Stanley NC,28164
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"Designing hats is just what I do." Philip Treacy