Irish hat designer defends his Princess Beatrice's royal wedding hat

Says US feared dead Bin Laden would be photoshopped wearing the hat

Treacy, one of eight children, started sewing at age six. His baker father was supportive, telling their shocked neighbors, "Whatever makes him happy." He moved to London as a student and became Blow's protégé.

Treacy believes that a new generation of hat wearers is emerging.

"Hats have always been part of difficult times," Treacy affirms. "During the war, wearing a pretty hat was one of the few ways to cheer people up. When you look at a hat, love it or hate it, you're entertained."

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Nster.com