🔗 Share this article The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Celebrated for Styling David Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80. An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking UK-based designer behind a series of unforgettable images favored by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old. He was celebrated for his sculptured silhouettes and performative fashion, such as the soft-colored suits that appeared in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's seminal music video for "the song Rio". "They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance online." Price's death comes shortly after he presented his newest line in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. The performer Lily Allen walked in a dress inspired by the iconic black velvet "dress" historically worn by the late Princess Diana. An Enduring Influence Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Shortly after his graduation, he began designing clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was the creator of the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the iconic jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His characteristic talent to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his technical proficiency in crafting form-fitting garments made him a "genuine original," according to the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he began working on outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, which included a number of outfits for her US tour following her marriage. Following a profession lasting over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in collaboration with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work. Dramatic Impact: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Clients from Stage to Palace: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The fashion world says farewell to a genuine innovator whose legacy on style and culture remains deeply ingrained.
An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking UK-based designer behind a series of unforgettable images favored by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old. He was celebrated for his sculptured silhouettes and performative fashion, such as the soft-colored suits that appeared in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's seminal music video for "the song Rio". "They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance online." Price's death comes shortly after he presented his newest line in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. The performer Lily Allen walked in a dress inspired by the iconic black velvet "dress" historically worn by the late Princess Diana. An Enduring Influence Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Shortly after his graduation, he began designing clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was the creator of the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969. He established his eponymous line in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the iconic jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His characteristic talent to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his technical proficiency in crafting form-fitting garments made him a "genuine original," according to the British Fashion Council. In the 1990s, he began working on outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, which included a number of outfits for her US tour following her marriage. Following a profession lasting over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in collaboration with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work. Dramatic Impact: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Clients from Stage to Palace: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The fashion world says farewell to a genuine innovator whose legacy on style and culture remains deeply ingrained.