đź”— Share this article The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Renowned for Styling Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80. An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect who crafted many legendary styles worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away aged 80. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and performative fashion, such as the light-hued ensembles that appeared in the iconic band 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 across their platforms." This news arrives just weeks after he debuted his newest line in London, his first in more than 30 years. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress inspired by the famous black velvet "dress" once worn by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London in the early 1960s to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he began designing men's fashion at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that Sir Mick Jagger wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in the late sixties. He launched his own brand in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show featured as its opener looks from model Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price designed for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A long-time collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the distinctive jacket the singer 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 expert craftsmanship in crafting body-hugging looks made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the British Fashion Council. By the 1990s, he commenced designing outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which included several ensembles for her US tour following her marriage. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in conjunction with the label 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic. Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Working with Stars and Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. The industry mourns the loss to a genuine innovator whose legacy on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.
An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect who crafted many legendary styles worn by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away aged 80. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and performative fashion, such as the light-hued ensembles that appeared in the iconic band 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 across their platforms." This news arrives just weeks after he debuted his newest line in London, his first in more than 30 years. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress inspired by the famous black velvet "dress" once worn by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London in the early 1960s to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he began designing men's fashion at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that Sir Mick Jagger wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in the late sixties. He launched his own brand in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show featured as its opener looks from model Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price designed for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A long-time collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the distinctive jacket the singer 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 expert craftsmanship in crafting body-hugging looks made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the British Fashion Council. By the 1990s, he commenced designing outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which included several ensembles for her US tour following her marriage. After a career spanning over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in conjunction with the label 16Arlington. Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic. Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Creating a unique, androgynous style. Working with Stars and Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family. The industry mourns the loss to a genuine innovator whose legacy on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.