🔗 Share this article The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Famed for Styling Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80. An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. Fashion legend Antony Price, the visionary style architect who crafted a series of unforgettable images worn by musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, including the pastel suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's seminal 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 shortly after he debuted his newest line in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the iconic black velvet "revenge dress" once worn by Princess Diana. An Enduring Influence A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he started his work in men's fashion at the label Stirling Copper and was behind the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He founded his own label in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show featured as its opener outfits on model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price designed for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the star wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to merge elements of men's and women's fashion along with his technical proficiency in crafting body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "true original," according to the British Fashion Council. By the 1990s, he started creating pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, which included a number of outfits for her American tour after becoming Duchess. After a career spanning half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: The core of his aesthetic. Dramatic Impact: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear. A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla. Design circles says farewell to a genuine innovator whose impact on style and culture remains profoundly felt.
An iconic 1973 moment: Antony Price with David Bowie and Angie Bowie at a London station. Fashion legend Antony Price, the visionary style architect who crafted a series of unforgettable images worn by musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old. Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, including the pastel suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's seminal 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 shortly after he debuted his newest line in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the iconic black velvet "revenge dress" once worn by Princess Diana. An Enduring Influence A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art. Upon completing his studies, he started his work in men's fashion at the label Stirling Copper and was behind the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969. He founded his own label in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show featured as its opener outfits on model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price designed for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the star wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His trademark skill to merge elements of men's and women's fashion along with his technical proficiency in crafting body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "true original," according to the British Fashion Council. By the 1990s, he started creating pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, which included a number of outfits for her American tour after becoming Duchess. After a career spanning half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: The core of his aesthetic. Dramatic Impact: Influencing music videos and stagewear. Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear. A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla. Design circles says farewell to a genuine innovator whose impact on style and culture remains profoundly felt.