The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Famed for Creating Looks for David Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.
Antony Price, the visionary UK-based 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 passed away aged 80.
His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, including the pastel suits that featured in the iconic band Duran Duran's classic music video for "the song Rio".
"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message across their platforms."
This news arrives shortly after he debuted his most recent collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen walked in a dress that paid homage to the famous black velvet "revenge dress" once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.
A Pioneering Career
Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price relocated to London during the sixties to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art.
Upon completing his studies, he commenced his career designing menswear at Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed 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 creations worn by supermodel Jerry Hall, who also wore the bridal gown Price specifically designed for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.
Collaborations with Icons
A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price created the iconic jacket the star wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His signature ability to merge menswear and womenswear along with his expert craftsmanship in shaping form-fitting garments cemented his status as a "one-of-a-kind talent," as stated by the British Fashion Council.
During the nineties, he commenced designing ensembles for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, which included several ensembles for her American tour following her marriage.
Following a profession lasting half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in collaboration with the label 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: Central to his design philosophy.
- Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
- Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Merging menswear with womenswear.
- A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.
The fashion world says farewell to a genuine innovator whose impact on fashion and music remains profoundly felt.
