British Designer Antony Price, Renowned for Styling Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.

The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect behind many legendary styles worn by musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has sadly died at the age of 80.

He was celebrated for his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, such as the light-hued ensembles that appeared in rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "their hit Rio".

"Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media."

This news arrives less than a month after he unveiled his newest line in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the famous black velvet "dress" once worn by Princess Diana.

An Enduring Influence

A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price moved to London at the start of the 1960s to attend the esteemed 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 body-hugging, buttoned trousers that Sir Mick Jagger famously wore during the iconic group's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.

He founded his own label in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show opened with looks from supermodel Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price designed for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A long-time collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the singer wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His signature ability to blend menswear and womenswear along with his masterful technique in shaping sculptural silhouettes cemented his status as a "true original," in the words of the UK's fashion authority.

In the 1990s, he commenced designing pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, which included various looks for her US tour after becoming Duchess.

With a vocation that covered more than five decades, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington.

• Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work.
• Performative Style: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
• Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Merging menswear with womenswear.
• Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.

The industry laments the passing to a genuine innovator whose impact on fashion and music remains profoundly felt.