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

The British designer Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect responsible for some of the most iconic looks favored by musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old.

His reputation was built on his defined forms and dramatic aesthetics, including the pastel suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "the song 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."

Price's death comes just weeks after he presented his latest collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Singer Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "dress" made famous by Princess Diana.

An Enduring Influence

Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London at the start of the 1960s to study at the renowned Royal College of Art.

A year after graduating, he began designing menswear at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the form-fitting, button-fly pants that The Rolling Stones' frontman 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 outfits on model Jerry Hall, who also wore the bridal gown Price designed for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.

Collaborations with Icons

A frequent collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the distinctive jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His signature ability to fuse tailoring for all genders along with his technical proficiency in shaping sculptural silhouettes cemented his status as a "one-of-a-kind talent," in the words of the British Fashion Council.

By the 1990s, he began working on ensembles for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, such as a number of outfits for her tour of the United States after assuming the title.

Following a profession lasting half a century, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in partnership with the label 16Arlington.

• Sculpted Silhouettes: The core of his aesthetic.
• Performative Style: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
• Genre-Blending Design: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
• Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.

Design circles laments the passing to a true visionary whose impact on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.