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

Fashion legend Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer responsible for some of the most iconic looks associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has sadly died at the age of 80.

He was celebrated for his defined forms and theatrical styles, including the light-hued ensembles that appeared in the iconic band Duran Duran's classic music video for "their hit Rio".

"Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance online."

His passing follows shortly after he debuted his most recent collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress evoking the famous black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" historically worn by Princess Diana.

A Lasting Legacy

A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price headed for London at the start of the 1960s to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art.

A year after graduating, he commenced his career designing menswear at the company Stirling Copper and was responsible for the tight, button-detailed trousers that Sir Mick Jagger sported during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in the late sixties.

He launched his own brand in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show opened with outfits on the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the bridal gown Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

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

His trademark skill to fuse elements of men's and women's fashion along with his expert craftsmanship in crafting form-fitting garments made him a "genuine original," according to the UK's fashion authority.

During the nineties, he started creating outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, which included a number of outfits for her American tour following her marriage.

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

• Defined Shapes: Central to his design philosophy.
• Dramatic Impact: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
• Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
• Clients from Stage to Palace: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.

The fashion world says farewell to a genuine innovator whose impact on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.