British Designer Antony Price, Famed for Styling David Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.
The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect responsible for a series of unforgettable images associated with artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has died at the age of 80.
He was celebrated for his architectural shapes and performative fashion, most notably the pastel suits that appeared in the iconic band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "Rio".
"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media."
His passing follows shortly after he debuted his newest line in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the famous black velvet "revenge dress" made famous by Diana, Princess of Wales.
An Enduring Influence
A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price relocated to London in the early 1960s to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art.
A year after graduating, he started his work in clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was the creator of the form-fitting, button-fly pants that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger sported during the iconic group's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.
He founded his own label in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show opened with creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who also wore the marriage dress Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.
Partnerships with Stars
A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the iconic jacket the star wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His trademark skill to fuse menswear and womenswear along with his technical proficiency in crafting sculptural silhouettes cemented his status as a "one-of-a-kind talent," in the words of the UK's fashion authority.
During the nineties, he began working on ensembles for Camilla, now Queen Consort, including various looks for her tour of the United States following her marriage.
After a career spanning more than five decades, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in partnership with the label 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: Central to his design philosophy.
- Dramatic Impact: Defining an era of music fashion.
- Gender-Fluid Fashion: Merging menswear with womenswear.
- A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.
The industry says farewell to a genuine innovator whose legacy on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.
