🔗 Share this article British Designer Antony Price, Renowned for Styling David Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 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. The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect behind a series of unforgettable images worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old. He was celebrated for his defined forms and theatrical styles, such as the soft-colored suits that became famous from the iconic 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,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media." This news arrives shortly after he debuted his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen walked in a dress inspired by the iconic black velvet "dress" historically worn by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to study at the esteemed Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he started his work in clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that Sir Mick Jagger famously wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by the famed model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price specifically designed for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to fuse tailoring for all genders along with his masterful technique in crafting sculptural silhouettes made him a "genuine original," as stated by the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he began working on ensembles for Camilla, now Queen Consort, which included various looks for her American tour after becoming Duchess. Following a profession lasting over fifty years, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London last month in partnership with the design house 16Arlington. Architectural Forms: Central to his design philosophy. Dramatic Impact: Shaping the look of rock and pop. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. The industry says farewell to a authentic original whose influence 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. The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect behind a series of unforgettable images worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old. He was celebrated for his defined forms and theatrical styles, such as the soft-colored suits that became famous from the iconic 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,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media." This news arrives shortly after he debuted his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen walked in a dress inspired by the iconic black velvet "dress" historically worn by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to study at the esteemed Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he started his work in clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that Sir Mick Jagger famously wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by the famed model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price specifically designed for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to fuse tailoring for all genders along with his masterful technique in crafting sculptural silhouettes made him a "genuine original," as stated by the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he began working on ensembles for Camilla, now Queen Consort, which included various looks for her American tour after becoming Duchess. Following a profession lasting over fifty years, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London last month in partnership with the design house 16Arlington. Architectural Forms: Central to his design philosophy. Dramatic Impact: Shaping the look of rock and pop. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. The industry says farewell to a authentic original whose influence on style and culture remains profoundly felt.