The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Famed for Styling David Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.
Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect behind some of the most iconic looks worn by musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has passed away at the age of 80.
His reputation was built on his defined forms and dramatic aesthetics, most notably the pastel suits that featured in the pop-rock group 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,' the band released a statement online."
This news arrives shortly after he presented his latest collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Artist Lily Allen walked in a dress inspired by the famous black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" once worn by the late Princess Diana.
A Lasting Legacy
Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price relocated to London at the start of the 1960s to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art.
Shortly after his graduation, he commenced his career designing clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was behind the tight, button-detailed trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger famously wore during The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.
He established his eponymous line in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show opened with looks from supermodel Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price created for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.
Partnerships with Stars
A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the singer wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His characteristic talent to merge menswear and womenswear along with his masterful technique in designing form-fitting garments cemented his status as a "true original," as stated by the British Fashion Council.
In the 1990s, he started creating ensembles for Camilla, now Queen Consort, such as a number of outfits for her American tour following her marriage.
With a vocation that covered over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London last month in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington.
- Architectural Forms: The core of his aesthetic.
- Dramatic Impact: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
- Gender-Fluid Fashion: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
- Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
The industry mourns the loss to a true visionary whose influence on fashion and music remains indelibly etched.