Antony Price, Renowned for Creating Looks for Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.
Fashion legend Antony Price, the visionary style architect behind many legendary styles worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at 80 years old.
His reputation was built on his defined forms and theatrical styles, most notably the pastel suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "Rio".
"Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance across their platforms."
This news arrives less than a month after he unveiled his latest collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the iconic black velvet "revenge dress" made famous by Diana, Princess of Wales.
A Lasting Legacy
Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price moved to London at the start of the 1960s to attend the renowned Royal College of Art.
Upon completing his studies, he began designing men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was responsible for the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' "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 featured as its opener looks from the famed model Jerry Hall, who later wore the bridal gown Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.
Collaborations with Icons
A key creative partner of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the singer wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His trademark skill to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his technical proficiency in crafting sculptural silhouettes cemented his status as a "true original," as stated by the British Fashion Council.
By the 1990s, he commenced designing outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, including a number of outfits for her American tour following her marriage.
Following a profession lasting half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington.
- Architectural Forms: A hallmark of his work.
- Performative Style: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
- Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
- Working with Stars and Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
Design circles laments the passing to a genuine innovator whose legacy on style and culture remains profoundly felt.
