đź”— Share this article British Designer Antony Price, Famed for Creating Looks for Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80. An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer behind some of the most iconic looks worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, most notably the pastel suits that appeared in 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." His passing follows 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 modelled a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "revenge dress" made famous by Princess Diana. A Lasting Legacy Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he began designing menswear at Stirling Copper and was the creator of the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger famously wore during the band's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show was launched by looks from the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price designed the distinctive jacket the singer wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to fuse tailoring for all genders along with his expert craftsmanship in shaping form-fitting garments established him as a "one-of-a-kind talent," in the words of the British Fashion Council. By the 1990s, he commenced designing outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, including several ensembles for her American tour after assuming the title. With a vocation that covered over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in collaboration with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: Central to his design philosophy. Theatrical Flair: Shaping the look of rock and pop. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women. Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The fashion world laments the passing to a true visionary whose impact on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.
An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer behind some of the most iconic looks worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, most notably the pastel suits that appeared in 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." His passing follows 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 modelled a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "revenge dress" made famous by Princess Diana. A Lasting Legacy Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he began designing menswear at Stirling Copper and was the creator of the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger famously wore during the band's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show was launched by looks from the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price designed the distinctive jacket the singer wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to fuse tailoring for all genders along with his expert craftsmanship in shaping form-fitting garments established him as a "one-of-a-kind talent," in the words of the British Fashion Council. By the 1990s, he commenced designing outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, including several ensembles for her American tour after assuming the title. With a vocation that covered over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in collaboration with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: Central to his design philosophy. Theatrical Flair: Shaping the look of rock and pop. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women. Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The fashion world laments the passing to a true visionary whose impact on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.