British Designer Antony Price, Celebrated for Styling Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.
Antony Price, the groundbreaking UK-based designer behind many legendary styles worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died aged 80.
His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, including the soft-colored suits that featured in rock 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,' the band released a statement on social media."
This news arrives just weeks after he debuted his latest collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the notorious black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.
An Enduring Influence
Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price relocated to London at the start of the 1960s to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art.
Upon completing his studies, he started his work in menswear at Stirling Copper and was behind the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' "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 outfits on model Jerry Hall, who also wore the marriage dress Price created for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.
Working with Legends
A key creative partner of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His signature ability to merge tailoring for all genders along with his technical proficiency in crafting form-fitting garments cemented his status as a "genuine original," as stated by the British Fashion Council.
During the nineties, he commenced designing pieces for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, including various looks for her American tour after assuming the title.
Following a profession lasting over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work.
- Theatrical Flair: Defining an era of music fashion.
- Gender-Fluid Fashion: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
- Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
The industry laments the passing to a true visionary whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.
