 
We asked TOPHAT winner, Rose J Monzyk, to give her take on some ‘cray cray’ millinery. See what she has to say about these famous pieces…and then give us your opinion on our facebook page. Â Rose is a talented milliner who creates one of a kind beautiful pieces that are perfect for a raceday, wedding, or special event. See all of Rose’s designs here.
When I first saw Beatrice, my immediate reaction was, ” A hat like that is worn to attract attention.” I didn’t think I liked it at first. As time has gone by, though, I’ve learned first to appreciate the sheer artistry of Phillip Tracy. It’s a masterful design and the mechanics of it are to be admired. And who am I to fault a wonderful milliner like him? My style and personal taste tends toward the much more traditional. I enjoy a look of classic elegance and refined taste. This design may prove difficult to wear especially at the races where one might expect to encounter wind. Personally, I feel the races are more a place for brimmed hats and elegance. A lady is far more attractive, in my opinion when her hat compliments her style, when she is adorned by the hat rather than the hat wearing her.
The butterflies hat strikes me again as something to wear for attention.
It’s beautiful as a work of art. But, when a hat is worn I feel it should compliment the style of the lady wearing it rather than the hat wear the lady. think I’m a little old fashioned in that respect.
In my opinion this is so top heavy and appears to be about to fall. I would feel like I should be ready to catch at any moment if I were alongside her. The details are marvelous in the tiny peacock feathers and the beautiful rose. Is it all a little too much? Maybe he should have stopped a little sooner….. Is over design good design?
Really? Maybe, someone as traditional as I am should not be the one to comment about these hats. Again, it’s lovely as a work of art, but would you really want cherries on your head? What do they say? Is that the statement you want? I want you to notice the whole me not just my hat.
This is so lovely for the gracefulness of it and the fabric artistry. Phillip Treacy is a master. To have some of his mastery of materials would be a blessing. It is an over the top presentation meant for a fashion show. These works are not really for the real woman in the real world.
What do you think of each of these pieces?? Would you wear them? Tell us on our facebook page!!
Thanks to Rose J Monzyk for giving us her opinions on these famous pieces!