British Designer Antony Price, Renowned for Designing for Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.
The British designer Antony Price, the visionary UK-based designer who crafted some of the most iconic looks associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died aged 80.
His reputation was built on his architectural shapes and theatrical styles, such as the pastel suits that appeared in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's landmark 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 online."
Price's death comes just weeks after he unveiled his most recent collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen modelled a dress that paid homage to the famous black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" historically worn by the late Princess Diana.
A Lasting Legacy
Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London at the start of the 1960s to study at the esteemed Royal College of Art.
Upon completing his studies, he commenced his career designing menswear at the label Stirling Copper and was responsible for the tight, button-detailed trousers that Sir Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.
He founded his own label in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by looks from the famed model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.
Collaborations with Icons
A key creative partner of the late David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the iconic jacket the singer wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His trademark skill to blend tailoring for all genders along with his masterful technique in shaping sculptural silhouettes made him a "true original," according to the British Fashion Council.
During the nineties, he commenced designing outfits for Camilla, now Queen Consort, including various looks for her tour of the United States following her marriage.
With a vocation that covered more than five decades, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in conjunction with the label 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic.
- Theatrical Flair: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
- Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
- A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.
Design circles says farewell to a authentic original whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains deeply ingrained.
