🔗 Share this article Antony Price, Renowned 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. Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect responsible for many legendary styles worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has died aged 80. Price was best known for his defined forms and dramatic aesthetics, including the light-hued ensembles that featured in rock band Duran Duran's landmark 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." His passing follows just weeks after he unveiled his newest line in London, his first in more than 30 years. Artist Lily Allen showcased a dress inspired by the notorious black velvet "revenge dress" made famous by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price moved to London in the early 1960s to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, 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 wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show opened with looks from model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A long-time collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the distinctive jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to fuse menswear and womenswear along with his masterful technique in designing sculptural silhouettes established him as a "true original," as stated by the British Fashion Council. During the nineties, he started creating outfits for Camilla, now Queen Consort, which included several ensembles for her US tour after becoming Duchess. After a career spanning half a century, Price presented his final runway show in London recently in partnership with the label 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work. Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Merging menswear with womenswear. Clients from Stage to Palace: 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 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. Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect responsible for many legendary styles worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has died aged 80. Price was best known for his defined forms and dramatic aesthetics, including the light-hued ensembles that featured in rock band Duran Duran's landmark 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." His passing follows just weeks after he unveiled his newest line in London, his first in more than 30 years. Artist Lily Allen showcased a dress inspired by the notorious black velvet "revenge dress" made famous by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price moved to London in the early 1960s to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, 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 wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show opened with looks from model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A long-time collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the distinctive jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to fuse menswear and womenswear along with his masterful technique in designing sculptural silhouettes established him as a "true original," as stated by the British Fashion Council. During the nineties, he started creating outfits for Camilla, now Queen Consort, which included several ensembles for her US tour after becoming Duchess. After a career spanning half a century, Price presented his final runway show in London recently in partnership with the label 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work. Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Merging menswear with womenswear. Clients from Stage to Palace: 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 profoundly felt.