🔗 Share this article British Designer Antony Price, Renowned for Styling Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80. A 1973 photo shows designer Antony Price with David and Angie Bowie at London's King's Cross. Fashion legend Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer responsible for a series of unforgettable images associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at the age of 80. Price was best known for his defined forms and theatrical styles, such as the pastel suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "their hit Rio". "Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement on social media." Price's death comes shortly after he presented his newest line in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the famous black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" made famous by Princess Diana. A Lasting Legacy Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London in the early 1960s to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he began designing clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was behind the form-fitting, button-fly pants that Sir Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties. He launched his own brand in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show featured as its opener outfits on model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price specifically designed for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A long-time collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price created the iconic jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to fuse elements of men's and women's fashion along with his masterful technique in shaping form-fitting garments established him as a "genuine original," as stated by the British Fashion Council. By the 1990s, he started creating ensembles for Camilla, now Queen Consort, including a number of outfits for her American tour after becoming Duchess. After a career spanning half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work. Dramatic Impact: Shaping the look of rock and pop. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. The industry says farewell to a genuine innovator whose influence on fashion and music remains indelibly etched.
A 1973 photo shows designer Antony Price with David and Angie Bowie at London's King's Cross. Fashion legend Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer responsible for a series of unforgettable images associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at the age of 80. Price was best known for his defined forms and theatrical styles, such as the pastel suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "their hit Rio". "Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement on social media." Price's death comes shortly after he presented his newest line in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the famous black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" made famous by Princess Diana. A Lasting Legacy Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London in the early 1960s to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he began designing clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was behind the form-fitting, button-fly pants that Sir Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties. He launched his own brand in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show featured as its opener outfits on model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price specifically designed for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A long-time collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price created the iconic jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to fuse elements of men's and women's fashion along with his masterful technique in shaping form-fitting garments established him as a "genuine original," as stated by the British Fashion Council. By the 1990s, he started creating ensembles for Camilla, now Queen Consort, including a number of outfits for her American tour after becoming Duchess. After a career spanning half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work. Dramatic Impact: Shaping the look of rock and pop. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. The industry says farewell to a genuine innovator whose influence on fashion and music remains indelibly etched.