British Designer Antony Price, Celebrated for Styling Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.
The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking British fashion designer who crafted many legendary styles worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has died aged 80.
His reputation was built on his defined forms and dramatic aesthetics, including the light-hued ensembles that featured in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's seminal music video for "their hit Rio".
"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message online."
Price's death comes just weeks after he debuted his most recent collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Singer Lily Allen walked in a dress that paid homage to the famous black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" once worn by Princess Diana.
An Enduring Influence
A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price relocated to London during the sixties to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art.
A year after graduating, he started his work in men's fashion at Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.
He launched his own brand in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price designed for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.
Working with Legends
A frequent collaborator of musical chameleon 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 merge tailoring for all genders along with his expert craftsmanship in designing sculptural silhouettes cemented his status as a "one-of-a-kind talent," as stated by the British Fashion Council.
By the 1990s, he began working on pieces for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, which included a number of outfits for her American tour after becoming Duchess.
Following a profession lasting half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London last month in collaboration with the label 16Arlington.
- Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work.
- Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
- Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
- A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.
The industry says farewell to a authentic original whose impact on style and culture remains indelibly etched.