British Designer Antony Price, Famed for Creating Looks for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.
Fashion legend Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer who crafted a series of unforgettable images associated with musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has sadly died at the age of 80.
His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and performative fashion, most notably the pastel suits that appeared in rock band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "their hit Rio".
"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance across their platforms."
Price's death comes shortly after he unveiled his newest line in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen walked in a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "dress" historically worn by Princess Diana.
An Enduring Influence
Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London in the early 1960s to study at the esteemed Royal College of Art.
Upon completing his studies, he started his work in men's fashion at the label Stirling Copper and was behind the tight, button-detailed trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger famously wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.
He launched his own brand in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show opened with creations worn by supermodel Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.
Collaborations with Icons
A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price designed the iconic jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His characteristic talent to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his masterful technique in shaping form-fitting garments made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the UK's fashion authority.
During the nineties, he began working on ensembles for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, such as a number of outfits for her tour of the United States after assuming the title.
With a vocation that covered half a century, Price presented his final runway show in London recently in collaboration with the design house 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic.
- Dramatic Impact: Defining an era of music fashion.
- Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Merging menswear with womenswear.
- Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.
The industry says farewell to a genuine innovator whose legacy on style and culture remains profoundly felt.
