🔗 Share this article The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Celebrated for Designing for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 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 influential UK-based designer responsible for many legendary styles worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old. His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, including the light-hued ensembles that featured in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's classic music video for "their hit Rio". "They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement online." His passing follows shortly after he debuted his newest line in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Singer Lily Allen walked in a dress evoking the notorious black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" made famous by Diana, Princess of Wales. A Pioneering Career A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price moved to London at the start of the 1960s to enroll at the renowned Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he started his work in clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was behind the form-fitting, button-fly pants that Sir Mick Jagger sported during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties. He founded his own label in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show opened with outfits on model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the marriage dress Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price designed the distinctive jacket the singer wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His characteristic talent to blend tailoring for all genders along with his technical proficiency in designing form-fitting garments cemented his status as a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he began working on pieces for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, including several ensembles for her tour of the United States following her marriage. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: The core of his aesthetic. Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: 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 true visionary whose legacy on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.
A 1973 photo shows designer Antony Price with David and Angie Bowie at London's King's Cross. The British designer Antony Price, the influential UK-based designer responsible for many legendary styles worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old. His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, including the light-hued ensembles that featured in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's classic music video for "their hit Rio". "They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement online." His passing follows shortly after he debuted his newest line in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Singer Lily Allen walked in a dress evoking the notorious black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" made famous by Diana, Princess of Wales. A Pioneering Career A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price moved to London at the start of the 1960s to enroll at the renowned Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he started his work in clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was behind the form-fitting, button-fly pants that Sir Mick Jagger sported during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties. He founded his own label in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show opened with outfits on model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the marriage dress Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price designed the distinctive jacket the singer wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His characteristic talent to blend tailoring for all genders along with his technical proficiency in designing form-fitting garments cemented his status as a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he began working on pieces for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, including several ensembles for her tour of the United States following her marriage. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: The core of his aesthetic. Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: 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 true visionary whose legacy on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.