Philip Treacy shows. In November 2015, "Vogue" magazine ran a feature of Treacy's 20 "most awe–inspiring chapeaux" from the runways. Outside of "haute couture", Treacy has designed hats for films, including Harry Potter (most notably the Beauxbatons hat, for The Goblet of Fire in 2005). Sarah Jessica Parker has worn his hats at "Sex and the City" premières (2008, 2011), and Met Galas (2013, 2015). Treacy designed Madonna's gold headpiece for her 2012 Super Bowl half–time show. Lady Gaga described Treacy as "the greatest milliner of all time", while hosting his 2012 London Week fashion show. Notable designs for Lady Gaga include
Eric Treacy retired from full-time ministry in 1976. On 13 May 1978, Treacy died from a heart attack on Appleby Station on the Settle-Carlisle Railway waiting for a railtour hauled by BR 92220 Evening Star. A slate plaque is displayed on the main station building to his memory. He is buried at St Kentigern's Church, Crosthwaite, Keswick. The Treacy Collection of 12,000 photographs forms part of the National Railway Museum's archive of over 1.4 million images. On 10 May 1945, it was announced that Treacy had been Mentioned in Despatches "in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe". On