🔗 Share this article British Designer Antony Price, Renowned for Styling Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80. An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer who crafted a series of unforgettable images associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at 80 years old. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, such as the light-hued ensembles that featured in rock band Duran Duran's classic 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." This news arrives shortly after he unveiled his newest line in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Artist Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the iconic black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" once worn by the late Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price relocated to London in the early 1960s to study at the renowned Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he started his work in men's fashion 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 the late sixties. He launched his own brand in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show opened with looks from supermodel Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price specifically designed for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price designed the iconic jacket the star wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his technical proficiency in shaping form-fitting garments made him a "true original," in the words of the British Fashion Council. During the nineties, he commenced designing outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, including several ensembles for her US tour after assuming the title. After a career spanning more than five decades, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work. Dramatic Impact: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear. Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. The fashion world laments the passing to a genuine innovator whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.
An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer who crafted a series of unforgettable images associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at 80 years old. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, such as the light-hued ensembles that featured in rock band Duran Duran's classic 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." This news arrives shortly after he unveiled his newest line in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Artist Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the iconic black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" once worn by the late Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price relocated to London in the early 1960s to study at the renowned Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he started his work in men's fashion 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 the late sixties. He launched his own brand in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show opened with looks from supermodel Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price specifically designed for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price designed the iconic jacket the star wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his technical proficiency in shaping form-fitting garments made him a "true original," in the words of the British Fashion Council. During the nineties, he commenced designing outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, including several ensembles for her US tour after assuming the title. After a career spanning more than five decades, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work. Dramatic Impact: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear. Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. The fashion world laments the passing to a genuine innovator whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.