The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Renowned for Styling Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.
Fashion legend Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer behind a series of unforgettable images associated with musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has died at the age of 80.
Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, most notably the soft-colored suits that appeared in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's seminal music video for "their hit Rio".
"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media."
His passing follows just weeks after he unveiled his latest collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "dress" historically worn by Princess Diana.
A Lasting Legacy
Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London in the early 1960s to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art.
A year after graduating, he started his work in clothing for men at the label Stirling Copper and was responsible for the form-fitting, button-fly pants that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in the late sixties.
He launched his own brand in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show featured as its opener looks from supermodel Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price specifically designed for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.
Partnerships with Stars
A key creative partner of the late David Bowie, Price created the memorable jacket the star wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His signature ability to merge tailoring for all genders along with his technical proficiency in shaping form-fitting garments made him a "true original," according to the British Fashion Council.
By the 1990s, he commenced designing ensembles for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, such as several ensembles for her American tour following her marriage.
Following a profession lasting more than five decades, Price staged what would be his last show in London last month in collaboration with the label 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic.
- Dramatic Impact: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
- Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
- Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
The fashion world says farewell to a genuine innovator whose impact on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.
