🔗 Share this article Antony Price, Famed for Creating Looks for David 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 influential British fashion designer who crafted many legendary styles associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at the age of 80. His reputation was built on his architectural shapes and dramatic aesthetics, most notably the pastel suits that became famous from the pop-rock group Duran Duran's classic music video for "the song Rio". "Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement across their platforms." His passing follows less than a month after he debuted his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the iconic black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" historically worn by the late Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price moved to London in the early 1960s to enroll at the renowned Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he started his work in clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was behind the form-fitting, button-fly pants that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger sported during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He founded his own label in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show opened with looks from the famed model Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price specifically designed for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to fuse menswear and womenswear along with his technical proficiency in shaping body-hugging looks established him as a "true original," as stated by the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he started creating pieces for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which included 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 recently in partnership with the label 16Arlington. Architectural Forms: The core of his aesthetic. Theatrical Flair: 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 says farewell to a true visionary whose legacy on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.
An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer who crafted many legendary styles associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at the age of 80. His reputation was built on his architectural shapes and dramatic aesthetics, most notably the pastel suits that became famous from the pop-rock group Duran Duran's classic music video for "the song Rio". "Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement across their platforms." His passing follows less than a month after he debuted his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the iconic black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" historically worn by the late Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price moved to London in the early 1960s to enroll at the renowned Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he started his work in clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was behind the form-fitting, button-fly pants that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger sported during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He founded his own label in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show opened with looks from the famed model Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price specifically designed for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to fuse menswear and womenswear along with his technical proficiency in shaping body-hugging looks established him as a "true original," as stated by the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he started creating pieces for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which included 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 recently in partnership with the label 16Arlington. Architectural Forms: The core of his aesthetic. Theatrical Flair: 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 says farewell to a true visionary whose legacy on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.