British Designer Antony Price, Renowned for Styling Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.
The British designer Antony Price, the influential UK-based designer behind some of the most iconic looks favored by musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has sadly died at 80 years old.
He was celebrated for his architectural shapes and theatrical styles, including the light-hued ensembles that appeared in the iconic band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "Rio".
"Remembering 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 latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "dress" historically worn by the late Princess Diana.
A Lasting Legacy
A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price moved to London at the start of the 1960s to attend the renowned Royal College of Art.
Shortly after his graduation, he began designing menswear at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.
He launched his own brand in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the marriage dress Price created for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.
Working with Legends
A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the iconic jacket the singer wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His signature ability to blend tailoring for all genders along with his masterful technique in crafting form-fitting garments established him as a "genuine original," as stated by the British Fashion Council.
During the nineties, he began working on outfits for Camilla, now Queen Consort, including a number of outfits for her US tour after assuming the title.
Following a profession lasting more than five decades, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in partnership with the label 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: Central to his design philosophy.
- 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 laments the passing to a authentic original whose legacy on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.
