The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Celebrated for Styling Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.
Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer responsible for a series of unforgettable images favored by musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has sadly died aged 80.
Price was best known for his defined forms and performative fashion, most notably the light-hued ensembles that featured in the iconic band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "their hit Rio".
"Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message online."
Price's death comes shortly after he debuted his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Artist Lily Allen modelled a dress evoking the famous black velvet "dress" made famous by Diana, Princess of Wales.
A Lasting Legacy
A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price moved to London during the sixties to enroll at the renowned Royal College of Art.
Upon completing his studies, he began designing men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was the creator of the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger famously wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.
He launched his own brand in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who later wore the bridal gown Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.
Working with Legends
A long-time collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His trademark skill to blend tailoring for all genders along with his technical proficiency in shaping sculptural silhouettes made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the UK's fashion authority.
In the 1990s, he began working on ensembles for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, which included various looks for her US tour after assuming the title.
With a vocation that covered more than five decades, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington.
- Architectural Forms: The core of his aesthetic.
- Performative Style: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
- Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
- A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
The industry mourns the loss to a genuine innovator whose impact on style and culture remains profoundly felt.
