🔗 Share this article Antony Price, Celebrated for Designing for 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 UK-based designer who crafted a series of unforgettable images favored by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died aged 80. Price was best known for his architectural shapes and theatrical styles, including the pastel suits that appeared in the iconic band 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." Price's death comes shortly after he unveiled his most recent collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen modelled a dress that paid homage to the iconic black velvet "dress" historically worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. An Enduring Influence Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to enroll at the esteemed Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he began designing clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was responsible for the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He launched his own brand in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by supermodel Jerry Hall, who also wore the marriage dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A long-time collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the iconic jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His characteristic talent to fuse menswear and womenswear along with his technical proficiency in designing sculptural silhouettes made him a "true original," as stated by the UK's fashion authority. By the 1990s, he started creating outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, which included several ensembles for her US tour after assuming the title. With a vocation that covered half a century, Price presented his final runway show in London recently in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work. Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Creating a unique, androgynous style. A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla. The industry says farewell to a true visionary whose impact 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 groundbreaking UK-based designer who crafted a series of unforgettable images favored by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died aged 80. Price was best known for his architectural shapes and theatrical styles, including the pastel suits that appeared in the iconic band 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." Price's death comes shortly after he unveiled his most recent collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen modelled a dress that paid homage to the iconic black velvet "dress" historically worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. An Enduring Influence Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to enroll at the esteemed Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he began designing clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was responsible for the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He launched his own brand in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by supermodel Jerry Hall, who also wore the marriage dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Collaborations with Icons A long-time collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the iconic jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His characteristic talent to fuse menswear and womenswear along with his technical proficiency in designing sculptural silhouettes made him a "true original," as stated by the UK's fashion authority. By the 1990s, he started creating outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, which included several ensembles for her US tour after assuming the title. With a vocation that covered half a century, Price presented his final runway show in London recently in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work. Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Creating a unique, androgynous style. A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla. The industry says farewell to a true visionary whose impact on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.