Antony Price, Renowned for Styling Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.
Antony Price, the influential UK-based designer behind some of the most iconic looks associated with artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has sadly died at the age of 80.
He was celebrated for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, most notably the light-hued ensembles that became famous from the pop-rock group Duran Duran's seminal music video for "Rio".
"Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance across their platforms."
Price's death comes shortly after he presented his most recent collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the notorious black velvet "dress" made famous by the late Princess Diana.
A Pioneering Career
Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art.
Shortly after his graduation, he commenced his career designing men's fashion at the label Stirling Copper and was behind the tight, button-detailed trousers that Sir 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 featured as its opener outfits on model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the marriage dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.
Partnerships with Stars
A key creative partner of the late 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 signature ability to merge elements of men's and women's fashion along with his expert craftsmanship in designing form-fitting garments cemented his status as a "one-of-a-kind talent," in the words of the British Fashion Council.
During the nineties, he commenced designing ensembles for Camilla, now Queen Consort, such as various looks for her American tour after becoming Duchess.
After a career spanning over fifty years, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London recently in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington.
- Architectural Forms: The core of his aesthetic.
- Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
- Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear.
- Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
Design circles laments the passing to a authentic original whose influence on style and culture remains deeply ingrained.
