British Designer Antony Price, Famed for Creating Looks for Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.

Fashion legend Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer behind many legendary styles favored by 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 pastel suits that featured in rock band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "their hit Rio".

"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement across their platforms."

His passing follows shortly after he unveiled his latest collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Singer Lily Allen modelled a dress evoking the famous black velvet "revenge dress" made famous by the late Princess Diana.

An Enduring Influence

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

Upon completing his studies, he started his work in menswear at Stirling Copper and was behind the tight, button-detailed trousers that Sir Mick Jagger sported during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.

He established his eponymous line in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the marriage dress Price created for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A key creative partner of the late David Bowie, Price designed the iconic jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His trademark skill to blend menswear and womenswear along with his masterful technique in crafting body-hugging looks established him as a "one-of-a-kind talent," in the words of the British Fashion Council.

By the 1990s, he started creating pieces for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, including several ensembles for her tour of the United States after becoming Duchess.

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

• Sculpted Silhouettes: Central to his design philosophy.
• Dramatic Impact: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
• Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
• A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.

The industry mourns the loss to a authentic original whose influence on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.