Antony Price, Famed for Styling Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.
The British designer Antony Price, the visionary style architect responsible for a series of unforgettable images worn by musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has sadly died aged 80.
Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, including the pastel suits that appeared in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's landmark music video for "Rio".
"They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement on social media."
This news arrives shortly after he unveiled his newest line in London, his first in more than 30 years. Artist Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the notorious black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" made famous by Princess Diana.
An Enduring Influence
A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art.
Shortly after his graduation, he started his work in men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was behind the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that Sir Mick Jagger famously wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.
He launched his own brand in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by outfits on the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the marriage dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.
Working with Legends
A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the distinctive jacket the singer wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His signature ability to fuse tailoring for all genders along with his expert craftsmanship in shaping body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "true original," according to the British Fashion Council.
During the nineties, he started creating outfits for Camilla, now Queen Consort, such as several ensembles for her US tour following her marriage.
After a career spanning more than five decades, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in partnership with the label 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: Central to his design philosophy.
- Dramatic Impact: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
- Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
- A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.
The fashion world says farewell to a genuine innovator whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains deeply ingrained.
