British Designer Antony Price, Renowned for Creating Looks for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.
Fashion legend Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect who crafted some of the most iconic looks worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away aged 80.
His reputation was built on his architectural shapes and dramatic aesthetics, such as 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 across their platforms."
Price's death comes less than a month after he debuted his newest line in London, his first in more than 30 years. Artist Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the famous black velvet "dress" made famous by Princess Diana.
An Enduring Influence
A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art.
Upon completing his studies, he commenced his career designing menswear at the company Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger wore during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties.
He launched his own brand in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by outfits on the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the marriage dress Price created for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.
Partnerships with Stars
A frequent collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the memorable jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His signature ability to blend tailoring for all genders along with his expert craftsmanship in shaping body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "genuine original," in the words of the UK's fashion authority.
In the 1990s, he began working on outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, such as several ensembles for her American tour following her marriage.
After a career spanning half a century, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in collaboration with the design house 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work.
- Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
- Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear.
- Working with Stars and Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
The fashion world laments the passing to a authentic original whose impact on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.
