The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Renowned for Styling Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.
Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer who crafted many legendary styles worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has sadly died at 80 years old.
He was celebrated for his defined forms and dramatic aesthetics, including the pastel suits that appeared in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's landmark music video for "their hit Rio".
"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement on social media."
Price's death comes shortly after he debuted his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the iconic black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" once worn by the late 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.
Upon completing his studies, he commenced his career designing menswear at the label Stirling Copper and was the creator of the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger sported 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 wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.
Partnerships with Stars
A frequent collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the iconic jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His trademark skill to blend tailoring for all genders along with his masterful technique in shaping form-fitting garments cemented his status as a "true original," as stated by the UK's fashion authority.
In the 1990s, he commenced designing ensembles for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which included a number of outfits for her tour of the United States after becoming Duchess.
After a career spanning half a century, Price presented his final runway show in London recently in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington.
- Architectural Forms: A hallmark of his work.
- Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
- Gender-Fluid Fashion: Merging menswear with womenswear.
- Clients from Stage to Palace: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.
Design circles says farewell to a genuine innovator whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.
