Antony Price, Renowned for Styling Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.

The British designer Antony Price, the influential UK-based designer behind some of the most iconic looks favored 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 defined forms and performative fashion, including the pastel suits that became famous from the iconic band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "Rio".

"They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement across their platforms."

Price's death comes less than a month after he debuted his latest collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. The performer Lily Allen modelled a dress that paid homage to the famous black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.

A Lasting Legacy

Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price headed for London in the early 1960s to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art.

Shortly after his graduation, he started his work in men's fashion at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger sported 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 featured as its opener looks from the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the bridal gown Price specifically designed for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.

Working with Legends

A frequent collaborator of David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the iconic jacket the singer wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His signature ability to blend tailoring for all genders along with his technical proficiency in crafting form-fitting garments established him as a "true original," as stated by the UK's fashion authority.

In the 1990s, he started creating pieces for Camilla, now Queen Consort, such as various looks for her tour of the United States after becoming Duchess.

Following a profession lasting half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in collaboration with the label 16Arlington.

• Sculpted Silhouettes: Central to his design philosophy.
• Performative Style: Defining an era of music fashion.
• Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
• Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.

Design circles laments the passing to a genuine innovator whose influence on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.