British Designer Antony Price, Celebrated for Designing for Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.
The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking British fashion designer responsible for some of the most iconic looks favored by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has passed away at the age of 80.
He was celebrated for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, including the light-hued ensembles that appeared in the iconic band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "the song Rio".
"They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message online."
His passing follows less than a month after he debuted his most recent collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen walked in a dress that paid homage to the famous black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" historically worn by Princess Diana.
An Enduring Influence
Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price relocated to London during the sixties to attend the renowned Royal College of Art.
Shortly after his graduation, he started his work in clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that Sir Mick Jagger famously wore during the iconic group's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.
He established his eponymous line in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show featured as its opener creations worn by supermodel Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price specifically designed for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.
Collaborations with Icons
A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the singer wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His trademark skill to merge menswear and womenswear along with his masterful technique in designing body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "genuine original," according to the UK's fashion authority.
By the 1990s, he started creating outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, which included several ensembles for her American tour after becoming Duchess.
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.
- Sculpted Silhouettes: The core of his aesthetic.
- Dramatic Impact: Defining an era of music fashion.
- Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
- Clients from Stage to Palace: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.
The fashion world mourns the loss to a true visionary whose impact on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.
