British Designer Antony Price, Celebrated for Creating Looks for Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.

Antony Price, the groundbreaking UK-based designer responsible for some of the most iconic looks associated with artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has sadly died aged 80.

He was celebrated for his sculptured silhouettes and performative fashion, such as the pastel suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "their hit Rio".

"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message online."

His passing follows just weeks after he debuted his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "dress" made famous by Diana, Princess of Wales.

A Pioneering Career

Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price relocated to London in the early 1960s to enroll at the esteemed Royal College of Art.

Shortly after his graduation, he started his work in menswear at Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger sported during The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter tour in the late sixties.

He founded his own label in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show featured as its opener looks from model Jerry Hall, who later wore the wedding dress Price specifically designed 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 signature ability to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his expert craftsmanship in crafting sculptural silhouettes cemented his status as a "true original," as stated by the UK's fashion authority.

By the 1990s, he began working on ensembles for Camilla, now Queen Consort, including several ensembles for her American tour following her marriage.

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

• Architectural Forms: Central to his design philosophy.
• Dramatic Impact: Defining an era of music fashion.
• Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Merging menswear with womenswear.
• Working with Stars and Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.

The industry laments the passing to a genuine innovator whose impact on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.