Designer Treacy Talks About MJ Inspired Show

(12-12-2012) In September, famous hat designer Philip Treacy presented a MJ inspired fashion show at the London Fashion Week (for details see our previous news item). The show was a spectacle: it was opened by Lady Gaga, who was followed by a parade of all-black models wearing vintage Michael Jackson costumes.

Philip explained his idea behind the collection:

"It started with an African theme, I bought many tribal CDs and they were a bit folky. I love Michael Jackson and I was playing his music and 'The Way You Make Me Feel' was exactly the kind of music I was looking for, because it's pop tribal. So I called up Darren Julien and said is there a possibility of borrowing a glove. He said well actually we're selling 100 of Michael Jackson's clothes would you like the clothes? And I said of course."

Treacy also described how Lady Gaga became part of the show:

"Lady Gaga is a customer. I make hats for her and she said I want to come and see your show and I said great. But she said I want to do it in a certain way and I said ok. She did it with such fun. I make hats for lots of iconic people and that makes my job very interesting, this year we did Madonna at the superbowl and I work with Grace Jones. It's possible to work with lots of different people, what one person will wear isn't going to be right for them."

To view a video giving you a behind the scenes look at the show and an interview with Philip Treacy, auctioner Darren Julien (Julien's auctions) and Michael's costumer Michael Bush, please click here.

Source: MJFC / Grazia Dailyhttp://www.graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/news/philip-treacy-dishes-on-his-spring-summer-2013-show-video