Antony Price, Renowned for Designing for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.
Antony Price, the influential style architect who crafted many legendary styles associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died aged 80.
He was celebrated for his defined forms and theatrical styles, most notably the soft-colored suits that featured in the iconic band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "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."
Price's death comes just weeks after he presented his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. The performer Lily Allen modelled a dress evoking the famous black velvet "dress" made famous by the late Princess Diana.
A Lasting Legacy
A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price moved to London during the sixties to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art.
A year after graduating, he started his work in clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was behind the tight, button-detailed trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger famously wore during The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.
He founded his own label in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show was launched by looks from the famed model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.
Collaborations with Icons
A long-time collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the singer 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 body-hugging looks made him a "true original," as stated by the UK's fashion authority.
In the 1990s, he started creating pieces for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, which included several ensembles for her tour of the United States after assuming the title.
After a career spanning over fifty years, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London recently in conjunction with the label 16Arlington.
- Architectural Forms: The core of his aesthetic.
- Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
- Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
- Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.
The industry says farewell to a genuine innovator whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.
