🔗 Share this article British Designer Antony Price, Celebrated for Designing for David Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80. British fashion designer Anthony Price (L) with singer David Bowie (C) and his wife Angie Bowie at King's Cross station in London in 1973. Fashion legend Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect behind some of the most iconic looks favored 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 dramatic aesthetics, such as the soft-colored suits that appeared in rock band Duran Duran's classic music video for "their hit Rio". "Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement on social media." His passing follows less than a month after he presented his most recent collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen modelled a dress evoking the iconic black velvet "dress" made famous by Princess Diana. A Lasting Legacy Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London in the early 1960s to study at the renowned Royal College of Art. Shortly after his graduation, he commenced his career designing clothing for men at the label Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger sported during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He founded his own label in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by looks from model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price specifically designed for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price created the distinctive jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his masterful technique in designing form-fitting garments established him as a "one-of-a-kind talent," as stated by the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he started creating pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, such as several ensembles for her US tour after assuming the title. With a vocation that covered more than five decades, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London recently in partnership with the label 16Arlington. Architectural Forms: A hallmark of his work. Dramatic Impact: 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 true visionary whose impact on style and culture remains indelibly etched.
British fashion designer Anthony Price (L) with singer David Bowie (C) and his wife Angie Bowie at King's Cross station in London in 1973. Fashion legend Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect behind some of the most iconic looks favored 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 dramatic aesthetics, such as the soft-colored suits that appeared in rock band Duran Duran's classic music video for "their hit Rio". "Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement on social media." His passing follows less than a month after he presented his most recent collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen modelled a dress evoking the iconic black velvet "dress" made famous by Princess Diana. A Lasting Legacy Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London in the early 1960s to study at the renowned Royal College of Art. Shortly after his graduation, he commenced his career designing clothing for men at the label Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger sported during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He founded his own label in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by looks from model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price specifically designed for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price created the distinctive jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his masterful technique in designing form-fitting garments established him as a "one-of-a-kind talent," as stated by the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he started creating pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, such as several ensembles for her US tour after assuming the title. With a vocation that covered more than five decades, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London recently in partnership with the label 16Arlington. Architectural Forms: A hallmark of his work. Dramatic Impact: 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 true visionary whose impact on style and culture remains indelibly etched.