British Designer Antony Price, Celebrated for Styling David Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.
The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking UK-based designer who crafted some of the most iconic looks associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at 80 years old.
His reputation was built on his architectural shapes and dramatic aesthetics, such as the soft-colored suits that featured in the iconic band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "the song Rio".
"Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement on social media."
Price's death comes just weeks after he unveiled his newest line in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the iconic black velvet "revenge dress" once worn by the late Princess Diana.
An Enduring Influence
A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price moved to London during the sixties to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art.
Shortly after his graduation, he commenced his career designing clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the tight, button-detailed trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.
He launched his own brand in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show featured as its opener creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price designed for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.
Working with Legends
A key creative partner of the late David Bowie, Price designed the distinctive jacket the star wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His signature ability to merge tailoring for all genders along with his expert craftsmanship in designing form-fitting garments cemented his status as a "true original," as stated by the British Fashion Council.
During the nineties, he started creating pieces for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, such as various looks for her American tour after becoming Duchess.
After a career spanning more than five decades, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in partnership with the label 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic.
- Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
- Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Merging menswear with womenswear.
- A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
The industry laments the passing to a true visionary whose legacy on the visual landscape of music remains deeply ingrained.
