Antony Price, Renowned for Creating Looks for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.

Antony Price, the visionary UK-based designer behind a series of unforgettable images worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away at the age of 80.

His reputation was built on his architectural shapes and theatrical styles, such as the soft-colored suits that became famous from the pop-rock group Duran Duran's classic music video for "the song Rio".

"They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement online."

Price's death comes less than a month after he unveiled his latest collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress inspired by the famous black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" once worn by the late Princess Diana.

An Enduring Influence

Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price relocated to London at the start of the 1960s to enroll at the esteemed Royal College of Art.

Upon completing his studies, he started his work in clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the tight, button-detailed trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger famously wore during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.

He launched his own brand in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show featured as its opener looks from model Jerry Hall, who also wore the marriage dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.

Collaborations with Icons

A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the distinctive jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His characteristic talent to blend tailoring for all genders along with his technical proficiency in crafting form-fitting garments cemented his status as a "true original," as stated by the British Fashion Council.

By the 1990s, he began working on outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which included a number of outfits for her US tour after assuming the title.

Following a profession lasting over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington.

• Architectural Forms: The core of his aesthetic.
• Theatrical Flair: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
• Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
• A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.

Design circles laments the passing to a authentic original whose impact on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.