Philip Treacy Treacy, aged 23, on the prompting of Blow, got his "big break", being asked by Karl Lagerfeld to come to the Chanel showrooms in Paris, in what was to be the start of a long–term working relationship with Chanel. The first hat that Treacy designed for Chanel appeared on the cover of "British Vogue" worn by model Linda Evangelista. In 1991, Treacy opened his first showroom in London, and won his first of five, British Accessory Designer of the Year awards. By 1993, Treacy held his first fashion show during London Fashion Week in "Harvey Nichols", with Naomi Campbell, Yasmin
Jim Treacy medallist with Bennettsbridge. His brother, Martin Treacy, also enjoyed All-Ireland success with Kilkenny. Throughout his career Treacy made 30 championship appearances. He retired from inter-county following the conclusion of the 1975 championship. Treacy played hurling with his local club in Bennettsbridge and enjoyed much success during a golden age for the club. In 1964 Bennettsbridge qualified for the final of the county senior championship with Treacy lining out in defence. Glenmore provided the opposition, however, they proved no match for 'the bridge'. A 4–9 to 1–4 victory gave Treacy his first county championship title. Treacy's side surrendered their championship crown