🔗 Share this article Antony Price, Famed for Styling David 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. Fashion legend Antony Price, the groundbreaking UK-based 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 died at the age of 80. He was celebrated for his defined forms and dramatic aesthetics, such as the pastel suits that appeared in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's classic music video for "Rio". "They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance online." This news arrives just weeks after he debuted his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the famous black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by the late Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price relocated to London at the start of the 1960s to study at the renowned Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he began designing clothing for men at the label Stirling Copper and was the creator of the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in the late sixties. He founded his own label in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who also wore the bridal gown Price created for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the distinctive jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His characteristic talent to merge menswear and womenswear along with his masterful technique in shaping form-fitting garments made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," as stated by the UK's fashion authority. By the 1990s, he commenced designing outfits for Camilla, now Queen Consort, including several ensembles for her American tour following her marriage. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London recently in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Architectural Forms: A hallmark of his work. Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Merging menswear with womenswear. Working with Stars and Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. The fashion world says farewell to a genuine innovator whose impact on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.
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. Fashion legend Antony Price, the groundbreaking UK-based 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 died at the age of 80. He was celebrated for his defined forms and dramatic aesthetics, such as the pastel suits that appeared in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's classic music video for "Rio". "They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance online." This news arrives just weeks after he debuted his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the famous black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by the late Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price relocated to London at the start of the 1960s to study at the renowned Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he began designing clothing for men at the label Stirling Copper and was the creator of the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in the late sixties. He founded his own label in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who also wore the bridal gown Price created for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the distinctive jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His characteristic talent to merge menswear and womenswear along with his masterful technique in shaping form-fitting garments made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," as stated by the UK's fashion authority. By the 1990s, he commenced designing outfits for Camilla, now Queen Consort, including several ensembles for her American tour following her marriage. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London recently in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Architectural Forms: A hallmark of his work. Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Merging menswear with womenswear. Working with Stars and Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. The fashion world says farewell to a genuine innovator whose impact on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.