🔗 Share this article Antony Price, Renowned for Designing for David Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 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 British fashion designer behind many legendary styles worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at 80 years old. His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, most notably the soft-colored suits that appeared in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's landmark music video for "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 unveiled his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the famous black velvet "revenge dress" made famous by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price relocated to London during the sixties to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he started his work in clothing for men at the label Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger sported during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He founded his own label in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show opened with looks from model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price specifically designed for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A long-time collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the singer wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to blend menswear and womenswear along with his technical proficiency in crafting sculptural silhouettes established him as a "genuine original," as stated by the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he started creating ensembles for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, such as various looks for her American tour following her marriage. With a vocation that covered half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: Central to his design philosophy. Dramatic Impact: Defining an era of music fashion. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Clients from Stage to Palace: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla. The industry mourns the loss to a authentic original whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains deeply ingrained.
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 British fashion designer behind many legendary styles worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at 80 years old. His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, most notably the soft-colored suits that appeared in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's landmark music video for "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 unveiled his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the famous black velvet "revenge dress" made famous by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price relocated to London during the sixties to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he started his work in clothing for men at the label Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger sported during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He founded his own label in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show opened with looks from model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price specifically designed for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A long-time collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the singer wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to blend menswear and womenswear along with his technical proficiency in crafting sculptural silhouettes established him as a "genuine original," as stated by the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he started creating ensembles for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, such as various looks for her American tour following her marriage. With a vocation that covered half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: Central to his design philosophy. Dramatic Impact: Defining an era of music fashion. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Clients from Stage to Palace: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla. The industry mourns the loss to a authentic original whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains deeply ingrained.