The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Renowned for Creating Looks for Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.

The British designer Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer who crafted a series of unforgettable images associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away at the age of 80.

He was celebrated for his architectural shapes and performative fashion, including the pastel suits that featured in rock band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "Rio".

"They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media."

His passing follows shortly after he debuted his newest line in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. The performer Lily Allen modelled a dress that paid homage to the iconic black velvet "dress" made famous by Princess Diana.

An Enduring Influence

Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London in the early 1960s to attend the prestigious Royal College of Art.

Upon completing his studies, he commenced his career designing clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that Sir Mick Jagger sported during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.

He established his eponymous line in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show featured as its opener looks from model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His characteristic talent to blend menswear and womenswear along with his expert craftsmanship in crafting sculptural silhouettes made him a "true original," as stated by the British Fashion Council.

In the 1990s, he began working on outfits for Camilla, now Queen Consort, which included a number of outfits for her US tour after becoming Duchess.

After a career spanning half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London last month in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington.

• Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work.
• Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
• Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
• A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.

The industry says farewell to a genuine innovator whose legacy on style and culture remains profoundly felt.