🔗 Share this article Antony Price, Famed for Creating Looks for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80. An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. The British designer Antony Price, the influential UK-based designer behind many legendary styles worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has died aged 80. Price was best known for his architectural shapes and theatrical styles, such as the pastel suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "the song Rio". "Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media." Price's death comes shortly after he presented his newest line in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Singer Lily Allen walked in a dress that paid homage to the famous black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London at the start of the 1960s to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he began designing clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger wore during the iconic group's "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 outfits on supermodel Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price created the memorable jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to blend tailoring for all genders along with his technical proficiency in designing sculptural silhouettes made him a "true original," in the words of the British Fashion Council. During the nineties, he started creating outfits for Camilla, now Queen Consort, which included various looks for her US tour after assuming the title. Following a profession lasting half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London last month in collaboration with the design house 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work. Performative Style: Defining an era of music fashion. Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Working with Stars and Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. Design circles mourns the loss to a true visionary whose legacy on style and culture remains indelibly etched.
An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. The British designer Antony Price, the influential UK-based designer behind many legendary styles worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has died aged 80. Price was best known for his architectural shapes and theatrical styles, such as the pastel suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "the song Rio". "Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media." Price's death comes shortly after he presented his newest line in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Singer Lily Allen walked in a dress that paid homage to the famous black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London at the start of the 1960s to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art. A year after graduating, he began designing clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger wore during the iconic group's "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 outfits on supermodel Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Working with Legends A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price created the memorable jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to blend tailoring for all genders along with his technical proficiency in designing sculptural silhouettes made him a "true original," in the words of the British Fashion Council. During the nineties, he started creating outfits for Camilla, now Queen Consort, which included various looks for her US tour after assuming the title. Following a profession lasting half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London last month in collaboration with the design house 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work. Performative Style: Defining an era of music fashion. Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Working with Stars and Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. Design circles mourns the loss to a true visionary whose legacy on style and culture remains indelibly etched.