The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Renowned for Creating Looks for David Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.
Fashion legend Antony Price, the influential style architect who crafted some of the most iconic looks associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at the age of 80.
Price was best known for his architectural shapes and theatrical styles, most notably the soft-colored suits that appeared 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,' the group posted a remembrance online."
His passing follows shortly after he presented his newest line in London, his first in more than 30 years. Singer Lily Allen modelled a dress inspired by the iconic black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.
A Pioneering Career
A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to enroll at the esteemed Royal College of Art.
Shortly after his graduation, he began designing clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger famously wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties.
He launched his own brand in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by outfits on supermodel Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price created for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.
Working with Legends
A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the distinctive jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His trademark skill to fuse elements of men's and women's fashion along with his masterful technique in shaping form-fitting garments made him a "genuine original," according to the UK's fashion authority.
During the nineties, he began working on outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, such as several ensembles for her US tour after assuming the title.
With a vocation that covered over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London recently in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington.
- Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work.
- Dramatic Impact: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
- Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
- Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.
The industry mourns the loss to a genuine innovator whose legacy on fashion and music remains profoundly felt.
