🔗 Share this article British Designer Antony Price, Renowned for Designing for 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 groundbreaking British fashion designer behind some of the most iconic looks associated with musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has died at the age of 80. He was celebrated for his architectural shapes and performative fashion, such as the pastel suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "their hit Rio". "They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message across their platforms." This news arrives just weeks after he debuted his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the notorious black velvet "revenge dress" once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. An Enduring Influence A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price moved to London at the start of the 1960s to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he commenced his career designing men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that Sir Mick Jagger sported during the iconic group's "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show opened with outfits on supermodel Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price designed the distinctive 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 technical proficiency in designing form-fitting garments made him a "true original," in the words of the British Fashion Council. During the nineties, he commenced designing pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, such as various looks for her tour of the United States after assuming the title. Following a profession lasting half a century, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London last month in collaboration with the design house 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work. Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear. Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. The fashion world laments the passing to a authentic original 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 groundbreaking British fashion designer behind some of the most iconic looks associated with musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has died at the age of 80. He was celebrated for his architectural shapes and performative fashion, such as the pastel suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "their hit Rio". "They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message across their platforms." This news arrives just weeks after he debuted his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the notorious black velvet "revenge dress" once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. An Enduring Influence A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price moved to London at the start of the 1960s to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he commenced his career designing men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that Sir Mick Jagger sported during the iconic group's "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show opened with outfits on supermodel Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price designed the distinctive 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 technical proficiency in designing form-fitting garments made him a "true original," in the words of the British Fashion Council. During the nineties, he commenced designing pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, such as various looks for her tour of the United States after assuming the title. Following a profession lasting half a century, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London last month in collaboration with the design house 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work. Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear. Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. The fashion world laments the passing to a authentic original whose legacy on style and culture remains deeply ingrained.