Antony Price, Celebrated for Styling Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.
Fashion legend Antony Price, the visionary UK-based designer behind some of the most iconic looks worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away aged 80.
He was celebrated for his defined forms and dramatic aesthetics, including the light-hued ensembles that appeared in rock band Duran Duran's classic music video for "the song Rio".
"Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement across their platforms."
Price's death comes less than a month after he debuted his most recent collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen modelled a dress inspired by the iconic black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" made famous by Princess Diana.
An Enduring Influence
A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price relocated to London at the start of the 1960s to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art.
A year after graduating, he started his work in menswear at Stirling Copper and was the creator of the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger sported during the iconic group's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.
He established his eponymous line in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show featured as its opener creations worn by the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the bridal gown Price designed for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.
Partnerships with Stars
A long-time collaborator of David Bowie, Price designed the distinctive jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His characteristic talent to fuse menswear and womenswear along with his expert craftsmanship in crafting form-fitting garments established him as a "true original," as stated by the UK's fashion authority.
During the nineties, he started creating outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, including several ensembles for her tour of the United States after becoming Duchess.
Following a profession lasting half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in partnership with the label 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic.
- Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
- Genre-Blending Design: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
- A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.
Design circles says farewell to a authentic original whose impact on style and culture remains profoundly felt.
