đź”— Share this article The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Renowned for Designing for David 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 influential British fashion designer responsible for a series of unforgettable images worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at the age of 80. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, most notably the pastel suits that appeared in rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "Rio". "Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement online." This news arrives just weeks after he unveiled his newest line in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress inspired by the notorious black velvet "dress" once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. A Pioneering Career Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London in the early 1960s to enroll at the renowned Royal College of Art. Shortly after his graduation, he commenced his career designing menswear at the company Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger sported during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by looks from supermodel Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price created for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to fuse tailoring for all genders along with his technical proficiency in designing body-hugging looks established him as a "genuine original," in the words of the British Fashion Council. During the nineties, he began working on pieces for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, including a number of outfits for her American tour following her marriage. Following a profession lasting over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London last month in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic. Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Merging menswear with womenswear. Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The industry mourns the loss to a true visionary whose impact on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.
A 1973 photo shows designer Antony Price with David and Angie Bowie at London's King's Cross. Fashion legend Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer responsible for a series of unforgettable images worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at the age of 80. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, most notably the pastel suits that appeared in rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "Rio". "Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement online." This news arrives just weeks after he unveiled his newest line in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress inspired by the notorious black velvet "dress" once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. A Pioneering Career Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London in the early 1960s to enroll at the renowned Royal College of Art. Shortly after his graduation, he commenced his career designing menswear at the company Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger sported during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by looks from supermodel Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price created for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to fuse tailoring for all genders along with his technical proficiency in designing body-hugging looks established him as a "genuine original," in the words of the British Fashion Council. During the nineties, he began working on pieces for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, including a number of outfits for her American tour following her marriage. Following a profession lasting over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London last month in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic. Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Merging menswear with womenswear. Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The industry mourns the loss to a true visionary whose impact on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.