🔗 Share this article British Designer Antony Price, Famed for Designing for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80. British fashion designer Anthony Price (L) with singer David Bowie (C) and his wife Angie Bowie at King's Cross station in London in 1973. The British designer Antony Price, the visionary style architect behind some of the most iconic looks associated with artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has died at the age of 80. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, including the soft-colored suits that appeared in rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "Rio". "They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance on social media." His passing follows shortly after he debuted his latest collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "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 during the sixties to enroll at the renowned Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he started his work in men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was responsible for the form-fitting, button-fly pants that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger famously wore during The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter tour in 1969. He launched his own brand in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A long-time collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the iconic jacket the singer wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His characteristic talent to merge menswear and womenswear along with his expert craftsmanship in designing body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "one-of-a-kind talent," in the words of the British Fashion Council. During the nineties, he started creating outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, including several ensembles for her tour of the United States after becoming Duchess. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic. Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women. A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla. Design circles says farewell to a genuine innovator whose legacy on fashion and music remains profoundly felt.
British fashion designer Anthony Price (L) with singer David Bowie (C) and his wife Angie Bowie at King's Cross station in London in 1973. The British designer Antony Price, the visionary style architect behind some of the most iconic looks associated with artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has died at the age of 80. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, including the soft-colored suits that appeared in rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "Rio". "They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance on social media." His passing follows shortly after he debuted his latest collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "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 during the sixties to enroll at the renowned Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he started his work in men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was responsible for the form-fitting, button-fly pants that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger famously wore during The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter tour in 1969. He launched his own brand in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A long-time collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the iconic jacket the singer wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His characteristic talent to merge menswear and womenswear along with his expert craftsmanship in designing body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "one-of-a-kind talent," in the words of the British Fashion Council. During the nineties, he started creating outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, including several ensembles for her tour of the United States after becoming Duchess. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic. Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women. A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla. Design circles says farewell to a genuine innovator whose legacy on fashion and music remains profoundly felt.