The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Renowned for Designing for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.

Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer behind some of the most iconic looks associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away at the age of 80.

His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, including the soft-colored suits that featured in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's classic music video for "Rio".

"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance on social media."

Price's death comes just weeks after he presented his latest collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Artist Lily Allen modelled a dress that paid homage to the famous black velvet "dress" historically worn by Princess Diana.

A Lasting Legacy

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

Shortly after his graduation, he commenced his career designing clothing for men at the label Stirling Copper and was behind the tight, button-detailed trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger wore during the iconic group's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.

He established his eponymous line in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show opened with creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price designed for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.

Collaborations with Icons

A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price created the iconic jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His signature ability to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his technical proficiency in crafting sculptural silhouettes made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the British Fashion Council.

In the 1990s, he started creating ensembles for Camilla, now Queen Consort, such as a number of outfits for her tour of the United States following her marriage.

After a career spanning more than five decades, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in partnership with the label 16Arlington.

• Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work.
• Performative Style: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
• Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
• Clients from Stage to Palace: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.

The industry laments the passing to a genuine innovator whose impact on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.