British Designer Antony Price, Renowned for Styling David Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.
Fashion legend Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect who crafted a series of unforgettable images favored by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has died at the age of 80.
His reputation was built on his defined forms and theatrical styles, such as the pastel suits that featured in the iconic 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,' Duran Duran shared a message online."
Price's death comes just weeks after he unveiled his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen walked in a dress evoking the famous black velvet "dress" once worn by Princess Diana.
An Enduring Influence
Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London in the early 1960s to study at the esteemed Royal College of Art.
A year after graduating, he began designing menswear at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.
He founded his own label in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show opened with looks from model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price specifically designed for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.
Working with Legends
A frequent collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price designed the iconic jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His trademark skill to blend menswear and womenswear along with his expert craftsmanship in crafting body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "genuine original," according to the UK's fashion authority.
During the nineties, he began working on pieces for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, including various looks for her American tour after assuming the title.
Following a profession lasting more than five decades, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London just last month in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington.
- Sculpted Silhouettes: The core of his aesthetic.
- Performative Style: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
- Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
- A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
Design circles says farewell to a authentic original whose impact on fashion and music remains profoundly felt.
