🔗 Share this article The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Renowned for Styling David Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80. An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. Fashion legend Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer responsible for many legendary styles worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has died aged 80. His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, most notably the pastel suits 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,' Duran Duran shared a message online." This news arrives less than a month after he unveiled his most recent collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen walked in a dress inspired by the iconic black velvet "revenge dress" made famous by the late Princess Diana. A Lasting Legacy Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price headed for London at the start of the 1960s to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Shortly after his graduation, he commenced his career designing menswear at the company Stirling Copper and was responsible for the form-fitting, button-fly pants that rock legend Mick Jagger famously wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show opened with creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the singer wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to merge menswear and womenswear along with his masterful technique in crafting sculptural silhouettes made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the British Fashion Council. By the 1990s, he commenced designing pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, including a number of outfits for her American tour following her marriage. With a vocation that covered half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in partnership with the label 16Arlington. Architectural Forms: The core of his aesthetic. Dramatic Impact: Defining an era of music fashion. Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Merging menswear with womenswear. Clients from Stage to Palace: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla. The fashion world laments the passing to a true visionary whose legacy on style and culture remains deeply ingrained.
An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. Fashion legend Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer responsible for many legendary styles worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has died aged 80. His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, most notably the pastel suits 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,' Duran Duran shared a message online." This news arrives less than a month after he unveiled his most recent collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen walked in a dress inspired by the iconic black velvet "revenge dress" made famous by the late Princess Diana. A Lasting Legacy Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price headed for London at the start of the 1960s to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Shortly after his graduation, he commenced his career designing menswear at the company Stirling Copper and was responsible for the form-fitting, button-fly pants that rock legend Mick Jagger famously wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show opened with creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the singer wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to merge menswear and womenswear along with his masterful technique in crafting sculptural silhouettes made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the British Fashion Council. By the 1990s, he commenced designing pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, including a number of outfits for her American tour following her marriage. With a vocation that covered half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in partnership with the label 16Arlington. Architectural Forms: The core of his aesthetic. Dramatic Impact: Defining an era of music fashion. Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Merging menswear with womenswear. Clients from Stage to Palace: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla. The fashion world laments the passing to a true visionary whose legacy on style and culture remains deeply ingrained.