The Bite Magazine - Summer 2012 - Issue 5

bite hats H ats are, in many ways, the ultimate statement piece. A hat signifies formality; it is ceremonial and intentional. One does not accidentally wear a hat, throw one on as an afterthought, or wear one with pyjamas (unless, perhaps, one is Lady Gaga). One especially does not unintentionally wear a Philip Treacy hat. It’s been a particularly good few years for hats. Between last year’s Royal Wedding, Kate Moss’s wedding, and most recently, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, there have been plenty of opportunities for celebrities and royalty to celebrate in their most extravagant attire. It was only natural that Philip Treacy’s hats, celebrations in themselves, were in attendance to mark the occasions. The Irish milliner’s exquisite creations have graced the heads of royalty, accompanied models on haute couture catwalks and participated in iconic pop culture moments; from Lady Gaga’s dazzling headpiece at the 2009 Grammy Awards, Madonna’s 2012 Superbowl comeback crown, and yes,“that” hat; Princess Beatrice’s beige fascinator worn at the Royal Wedding, which sparked countless Internet memes featuring everything from spaghetti monsters to toilet bowls in place of the bow-inspired