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

Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer 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 the age of 80.

Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and theatrical styles, such as the pastel suits that appeared in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's landmark music video for "the song Rio".

"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement on social media."

This news arrives less than a month after he debuted his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen walked in a dress inspired by the notorious black velvet "dress" made famous by Diana, Princess of Wales.

A Lasting Legacy

A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price relocated to London during the sixties to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art.

Shortly after his graduation, he began designing men's fashion at Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.

He founded his own label in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the marriage dress Price specifically designed for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A long-time collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price designed the iconic jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His signature ability to merge tailoring for all genders along with his technical proficiency in crafting body-hugging looks established him as a "true original," in the words of the UK's fashion authority.

In the 1990s, he started creating ensembles for Camilla, now Queen Consort, which included a number of outfits for her American tour after assuming the title.

Following a profession lasting more than five decades, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London recently in partnership with the label 16Arlington.

• Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work.
• Dramatic Impact: Defining an era of music fashion.
• Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
• A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.

Design circles laments the passing to a authentic original whose legacy on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.