đź”— Share this article Antony Price, Celebrated for Styling Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80. A 1973 photo shows designer Antony Price with David and Angie Bowie at London's King's Cross. The British designer Antony Price, the visionary UK-based designer responsible for some of the most iconic looks favored by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has died at 80 years old. He was celebrated for his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, such as the pastel suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's classic music video for "the song Rio". "Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance online." Price's death comes shortly after he unveiled his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. Artist Lily Allen walked in a dress that paid homage to the iconic black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" once worn by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price moved to London during the sixties to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Shortly after his graduation, he commenced his career designing men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was behind the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger famously wore during the band's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969. He founded his own label in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price specifically designed for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to fuse elements of men's and women's fashion along with his technical proficiency in designing body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "genuine original," according to the British Fashion Council. By the 1990s, he started creating ensembles for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which included several ensembles for her American tour following her marriage. With a vocation that covered half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London last month in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work. Performative Style: Shaping the look of rock and pop. Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Merging menswear with womenswear. A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The industry says farewell to a genuine innovator whose legacy on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.
A 1973 photo shows designer Antony Price with David and Angie Bowie at London's King's Cross. The British designer Antony Price, the visionary UK-based designer responsible for some of the most iconic looks favored by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has died at 80 years old. He was celebrated for his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, such as the pastel suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's classic music video for "the song Rio". "Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance online." Price's death comes shortly after he unveiled his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. Artist Lily Allen walked in a dress that paid homage to the iconic black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" once worn by Princess Diana. A Pioneering Career Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price moved to London during the sixties to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art. Shortly after his graduation, he commenced his career designing men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was behind the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger famously wore during the band's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969. He founded his own label in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price specifically designed for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger. Partnerships with Stars A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986. His signature ability to fuse elements of men's and women's fashion along with his technical proficiency in designing body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "genuine original," according to the British Fashion Council. By the 1990s, he started creating ensembles for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which included several ensembles for her American tour following her marriage. With a vocation that covered half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London last month in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington. Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work. Performative Style: Shaping the look of rock and pop. Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Merging menswear with womenswear. A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort. The industry says farewell to a genuine innovator whose legacy on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.