Antony Price, Famed for Designing for David Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.
Antony Price, the influential style architect responsible for a series of unforgettable images associated with musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has sadly died at 80 years old.
His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, most notably the light-hued ensembles that appeared in rock band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "their hit Rio".
"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance on social media."
Price's death comes shortly after he presented his latest collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress inspired by the famous black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.
A Pioneering Career
Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price moved to London during the sixties to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art.
Upon completing his studies, he commenced his career designing menswear at the company Stirling Copper and was responsible for the form-fitting, button-fly pants that rock legend Mick Jagger sported during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties.
He launched his own brand in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show featured as its opener outfits on the famed model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the marriage dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.
Working with Legends
A key creative partner of the late David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the singer wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His trademark skill to fuse menswear and womenswear along with his expert craftsmanship in shaping sculptural silhouettes cemented his status as a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the UK's fashion authority.
During the nineties, he began working on ensembles for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, including several ensembles for her US tour after assuming the title.
Following a profession lasting more than five decades, Price presented his final runway show in London just last month in partnership with the fashion brand 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work.
- Performative Style: Defining an era of music fashion.
- Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
- A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
The fashion world laments the passing to a authentic original whose impact on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.
