🔗 Share this article Antony Price, Famed for Designing for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80. A 1973 photo shows designer Antony Price with David and Angie Bowie at London's King's Cross. The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking British fashion designer behind some of the most iconic looks worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has sadly died aged 80. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, most notably the light-hued ensembles that appeared in rock band Duran Duran's classic music video for "Rio". "In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance on social media." This news arrives less than a month after he unveiled his most recent collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. Artist Lily Allen modelled a dress evoking the iconic black velvet "dress" made famous by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price relocated to London in the early 1960s to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he began designing menswear at Stirling Copper and was behind the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that Sir Mick Jagger sported during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He launched his own brand in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show was launched by looks from supermodel Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A long-time collaborator of David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His characteristic talent to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his expert craftsmanship in designing form-fitting garments established him as a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he commenced designing pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, including several ensembles for her American tour following her marriage. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London recently in collaboration with the label 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work. Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women. Working with Stars and Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla. The fashion world laments the passing to a genuine innovator whose impact on the visual landscape of music remains deeply ingrained.
A 1973 photo shows designer Antony Price with David and Angie Bowie at London's King's Cross. The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking British fashion designer behind some of the most iconic looks worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has sadly died aged 80. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, most notably the light-hued ensembles that appeared in rock band Duran Duran's classic music video for "Rio". "In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance on social media." This news arrives less than a month after he unveiled his most recent collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. Artist Lily Allen modelled a dress evoking the iconic black velvet "dress" made famous by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price relocated to London in the early 1960s to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he began designing menswear at Stirling Copper and was behind the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that Sir Mick Jagger sported during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He launched his own brand in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show was launched by looks from supermodel Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A long-time collaborator of David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His characteristic talent to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his expert craftsmanship in designing form-fitting garments established him as a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he commenced designing pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, including several ensembles for her American tour following her marriage. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London recently in collaboration with the label 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work. Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women. Working with Stars and Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla. The fashion world laments the passing to a genuine innovator whose impact on the visual landscape of music remains deeply ingrained.