The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Celebrated for Designing for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.

Fashion legend Antony Price, the visionary style architect who crafted some of the most iconic looks worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has passed away at the age of 80.

Price was best known for his sculptured silhouettes and performative fashion, such as the pastel suits that became famous from the iconic band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "the song Rio".

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

This news arrives less than a month after he presented his most recent collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. Artist Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the famous black velvet "dress" historically worn by Princess Diana.

A Lasting Legacy

Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London at the start of the 1960s to study at the esteemed Royal College of Art.

Upon completing his studies, he commenced his career designing clothing for men at the label Stirling Copper and was responsible for the tight, button-detailed trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger sported during the band's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.

He founded his own label in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show opened with looks from model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

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

His trademark skill to blend menswear and womenswear along with his expert craftsmanship in crafting sculptural silhouettes made him a "true original," according to the UK's fashion authority.

During the nineties, he began working on outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, including a number of outfits for her American tour following her marriage.

After a career spanning half a century, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London last month in collaboration with the label 16Arlington.

• Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work.
• Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
• Gender-Fluid Fashion: Merging menswear with womenswear.
• Clients from Stage to Palace: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.

The industry mourns the loss to a genuine innovator whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains profoundly felt.