Antony Price, Renowned for Creating Looks for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.
The British designer Antony Price, the visionary UK-based designer who crafted a series of unforgettable images worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away aged 80.
His reputation was built on his defined forms and theatrical styles, such as the light-hued ensembles that featured in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's landmark music video for "their hit 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."
This news arrives just weeks after he presented his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress inspired by the iconic black velvet "dress" historically worn by Princess Diana.
A Pioneering Career
Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price moved to London during the sixties to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art.
A year after graduating, he commenced his career designing clothing for men at Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.
He founded his own label in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show featured as its opener creations worn by the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price specifically designed for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.
Partnerships with Stars
A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the distinctive jacket the singer wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.
His signature ability to fuse tailoring for all genders along with his masterful technique in shaping sculptural silhouettes established him as a "true original," as stated by the British Fashion Council.
During the nineties, he began working on outfits for Camilla, now Queen Consort, such as several ensembles for her US tour after becoming Duchess.
Following a profession lasting half a century, Price presented his final runway show in London just last month in collaboration with the design house 16Arlington.
- Defined Shapes: Central to his design philosophy.
- Theatrical Flair: Defining an era of music fashion.
- Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
- Clients from Stage to Palace: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.
Design circles says farewell to a true visionary whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.
