British Designer Antony Price, Famed for Designing for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.
The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking UK-based designer behind many legendary styles favored by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has died aged 80.
His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, such as the light-hued ensembles that became famous from the iconic band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "Rio".
"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance across their platforms."
His passing follows shortly after he presented his newest line in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. The performer Lily Allen modelled a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "revenge dress" once worn by the late Princess Diana.
A Lasting Legacy
Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London in the early 1960s to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art.
Shortly after his graduation, he started his work in menswear at Stirling Copper and was the creator of the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that Sir Mick Jagger wore during the iconic group's "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties.
He established his eponymous line in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show was launched by outfits on supermodel Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.
Partnerships with Stars
A frequent collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the memorable jacket the singer wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His trademark skill to fuse elements of men's and women's fashion along with his expert craftsmanship in designing form-fitting garments made him a "true original," in the words of the British Fashion Council.
In the 1990s, he commenced designing ensembles for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which included various looks for her American tour following her marriage.
After a career spanning half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in collaboration with the label 16Arlington.
- Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work.
- Theatrical Flair: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
- Genre-Blending Design: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
- Working with Stars and Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.
The industry laments the passing to a true visionary whose impact on fashion and music remains indelibly etched.
