British Designer Antony Price, Celebrated for Styling Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.

Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer who crafted some of the most iconic looks worn by musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has sadly died at 80 years old.

He was celebrated for his architectural shapes and performative fashion, including the light-hued ensembles that became famous from the pop-rock group Duran Duran's landmark 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 across their platforms."

Price's death comes just weeks after he presented his latest collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the notorious black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by Princess Diana.

A Pioneering Career

Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art.

Upon completing his studies, he began designing clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was the creator of the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that Sir Mick Jagger sported during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.

He founded his own label in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show featured as its opener looks from the famed model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the bridal gown Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the memorable jacket the star wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His signature ability to fuse menswear and womenswear along with his technical proficiency in crafting body-hugging looks made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," as stated by the British Fashion Council.

In the 1990s, he began working on pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, which included several ensembles for her tour of the United States following her marriage.

Following a profession lasting over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London last month in partnership with the label 16Arlington.

• Architectural Forms: The core of his aesthetic.
• Dramatic Impact: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
• Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear.
• Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.

The fashion world laments the passing to a genuine innovator whose legacy on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.