Antony Price, Celebrated for Designing for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.
The British designer Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer who crafted a series of unforgettable images favored by musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has passed away at the age of 80.
Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, most notably 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 band released a statement across their platforms."
His passing follows shortly after he debuted his most recent collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "dress" historically worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.
A Lasting Legacy
A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price relocated to London during the sixties to study at the renowned Royal College of Art.
Shortly after his graduation, he started his work in men's fashion at the label Stirling Copper and was behind the form-fitting, button-fly pants that Sir Mick Jagger sported during the iconic group's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.
He launched his own brand in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show opened with creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.
Working with Legends
A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the memorable jacket the star wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His signature ability to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his expert craftsmanship in shaping body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "true original," as stated by the British Fashion Council.
During the nineties, he started creating ensembles for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, such as various looks for her American tour after becoming Duchess.
After a career spanning over fifty years, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London recently in partnership with the label 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic.
- Dramatic Impact: Defining an era of music fashion.
- Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear.
- A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
The fashion world mourns the loss to a genuine innovator whose legacy on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.