British Designer Antony Price, Famed for Designing for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.
The British designer Antony Price, the influential UK-based designer who crafted many legendary styles associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old.
His reputation was built on his architectural shapes and theatrical styles, including the light-hued ensembles that appeared in rock band Duran Duran's classic 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 online."
Price's death comes shortly after he unveiled his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Artist Lily Allen modelled a dress inspired by the notorious black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" historically worn by Princess Diana.
An Enduring Influence
Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art.
Shortly after his graduation, he began designing menswear at the label Stirling Copper and was the creator of the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that Sir Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.
He founded his own label in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show opened with looks from model Jerry Hall, who also wore the marriage dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.
Collaborations with Icons
A long-time 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 merge menswear and womenswear along with his masterful technique in crafting form-fitting garments made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," as stated by the UK's fashion authority.
During the nineties, he began working on pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, which included various looks for her US tour after becoming Duchess.
After a career spanning over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London last month in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington.
- Architectural Forms: A hallmark of his work.
- Theatrical Flair: Defining an era of music fashion.
- Gender-Fluid Fashion: Merging menswear with womenswear.
- Working with Stars and Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
The fashion world says farewell to a authentic original whose impact on style and culture remains deeply ingrained.
