Head dresses, skull arrangements, top-pieces, or plain hats. Whatever you decide to call them are a staple of not just fashion, but the everyday man's uniform. Not always to make statements, but to protect your face and eyes from the sun or to protect the rest of the world from a bad hair day you might be experiencing. It's true that the evolution of these head pieces have almost been a de-evoluton in the sense that the standard hat is simple, convenient, and not very variable, in today's times. That is true except when mentioning Philip Treacy. He reinvented how the head-pieces looked and how seriously we as consumers and art lovers should take them. From dramatic gothic veils to a beautiful ethereal, butterfly piece that inspired thoughts of fireflies and fairies. Philip Treacy has transformed head pieces from afterthoughts to statement-making pieces. Many fashion icons have dawned his work from Grace Jones, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Iman. As you could imagine, I am absolutely tickled that fashion's newest muse, Lady Gaga, has brought head-pieces back and gave Philip Treacy another chance to show his utter brilliance. The moral of the story is in fashion, it doesn't matter how insignificant society (high or otherwise) tells you a garment may be. In true expression, every single piece can speak millions of words and consequently cost you thousands of dollars. What price can we really put on art, though? A small one if you are rocking a Philip Treacy original. None if you feel great while wearing it.
- Myles E. Fame
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