British Designer Antony Price, Famed for Designing for David Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.
The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking British fashion designer responsible for a series of unforgettable images associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has died aged 80.
Price was best known for his architectural shapes and performative fashion, such as the light-hued ensembles that became famous from the pop-rock group Duran Duran's classic music video for "their hit Rio".
"They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance on social media."
This news arrives just weeks after he unveiled his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Artist Lily Allen walked in a dress evoking the famous black velvet "dress" made famous by Princess Diana.
An Enduring Influence
Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London in the early 1960s to attend the esteemed Royal College of Art.
Upon completing his studies, he started his work in clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was behind the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger famously wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.
He launched his own brand in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection 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 wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.
Partnerships with Stars
A long-time collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His trademark skill to blend menswear and womenswear along with his expert craftsmanship in shaping form-fitting garments made him a "true original," according to the UK's fashion authority.
During the nineties, he commenced designing outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, including a number of outfits for her US tour after assuming the title.
Following a profession lasting more than five decades, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in conjunction with the label 16Arlington.
- Architectural Forms: The core of his aesthetic.
- Theatrical Flair: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
- Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear.
- A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
The industry mourns the loss to a authentic original whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.
