🔗 Share this article Antony Price, Famed for Creating Looks for Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80. An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking UK-based designer behind many legendary styles favored by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old. Price was best known for his defined forms and theatrical styles, including the pastel suits that featured in rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "the song Rio". "In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement across their platforms." This news arrives less than a month after he presented his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Artist Lily Allen walked in a dress inspired by the iconic black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by Princess Diana. An Enduring Influence Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price relocated to London at the start of the 1960s to enroll at the esteemed Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he started his work in men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that Sir Mick Jagger sported during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in the late sixties. He launched his own brand in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by outfits on the famed model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price created for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the distinctive jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to fuse tailoring for all genders along with his expert craftsmanship in shaping form-fitting garments established him as a "true original," according to the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he began working on outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, such as several ensembles for her tour of the United States following her marriage. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in partnership with the design house 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: Central to his design philosophy. Theatrical Flair: Shaping the look of rock and pop. Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear. Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The fashion world says farewell to a authentic original whose legacy on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.
An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking UK-based designer behind many legendary styles favored by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old. Price was best known for his defined forms and theatrical styles, including the pastel suits that featured in rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "the song Rio". "In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement across their platforms." This news arrives less than a month after he presented his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Artist Lily Allen walked in a dress inspired by the iconic black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by Princess Diana. An Enduring Influence Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price relocated to London at the start of the 1960s to enroll at the esteemed Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he started his work in men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that Sir Mick Jagger sported during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in the late sixties. He launched his own brand in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by outfits on the famed model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price created for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the distinctive jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to fuse tailoring for all genders along with his expert craftsmanship in shaping form-fitting garments established him as a "true original," according to the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he began working on outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, such as several ensembles for her tour of the United States following her marriage. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in partnership with the design house 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: Central to his design philosophy. Theatrical Flair: Shaping the look of rock and pop. Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear. Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The fashion world says farewell to a authentic original whose legacy on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.