The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Famed for Styling Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.
Fashion legend Antony Price, the influential UK-based designer behind a series of unforgettable images worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has died at 80 years old.
His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, most notably the pastel suits that featured in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's landmark music video for "their hit Rio".
"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement online."
His passing follows shortly after he presented his most recent collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. Singer Lily Allen modelled a dress inspired by the iconic black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.
An Enduring Influence
A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price headed for London in the early 1960s to attend the renowned Royal College of Art.
A year after graduating, he commenced his career designing menswear at the company Stirling Copper and was behind the form-fitting, button-fly pants that rock legend Mick Jagger sported during The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.
He established his eponymous line in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show opened with creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.
Collaborations with Icons
A frequent collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the memorable jacket the singer wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His trademark skill to fuse tailoring for all genders along with his expert craftsmanship in crafting form-fitting garments established him as a "genuine original," according to the British Fashion Council.
During the nineties, he commenced designing ensembles for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which included several ensembles for her American tour following her marriage.
Following a profession lasting half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in partnership with the fashion brand 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic.
- Theatrical Flair: Defining an era of music fashion.
- Gender-Fluid Fashion: Merging menswear with womenswear.
- Working with Stars and Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.
Design circles mourns the loss to a authentic original whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains deeply ingrained.
