🔗 Share this article British Designer Antony Price, Famed for Styling 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 UK-based designer behind a series of unforgettable images associated with artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has sadly died at 80 years old. He was celebrated for his defined forms and theatrical styles, such as the light-hued ensembles that featured in rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "their hit Rio". "They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media." Price's death comes less than a month after he unveiled his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Artist Lily Allen modelled a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by Princess Diana. A Lasting Legacy Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London during the sixties to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Shortly after his graduation, he began designing clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the form-fitting, button-fly pants that Sir Mick Jagger wore during the band'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 opened with looks from supermodel Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price designed for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A long-time collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the iconic 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 expert craftsmanship in shaping form-fitting garments cemented his status as a "true original," as stated by the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he began working on outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which included various looks for her US tour after assuming the title. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in conjunction with the label 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work. Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Clients from Stage to Palace: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The fashion world says farewell to a genuine innovator whose legacy on style and culture 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 UK-based designer behind a series of unforgettable images associated with artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has sadly died at 80 years old. He was celebrated for his defined forms and theatrical styles, such as the light-hued ensembles that featured in rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "their hit Rio". "They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media." Price's death comes less than a month after he unveiled his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Artist Lily Allen modelled a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by Princess Diana. A Lasting Legacy Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London during the sixties to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Shortly after his graduation, he began designing clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the form-fitting, button-fly pants that Sir Mick Jagger wore during the band'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 opened with looks from supermodel Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price designed for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A long-time collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the iconic 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 expert craftsmanship in shaping form-fitting garments cemented his status as a "true original," as stated by the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he began working on outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which included various looks for her US tour after assuming the title. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in conjunction with the label 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work. Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Clients from Stage to Palace: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The fashion world says farewell to a genuine innovator whose legacy on style and culture remains profoundly felt.