Antony Price, Famed for Styling David Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.

Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer responsible for some of the most iconic looks worn by musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has sadly died at the age of 80.

Price was best known for his architectural shapes and performative fashion, including the soft-colored suits that featured in rock band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "their hit Rio".

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

This news arrives just weeks after he unveiled his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen modelled a dress that paid homage to the iconic black velvet "dress" historically worn by Princess Diana.

A Pioneering Career

Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price headed for London during the sixties to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art.

Shortly after his graduation, he started his work in men's fashion at the label Stirling Copper and was responsible for the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger famously wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties.

He founded his own label in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by the famed model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the bridal gown Price designed for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.

Collaborations with Icons

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

His signature ability to blend tailoring for all genders along with his expert craftsmanship in crafting form-fitting garments made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the British Fashion Council.

In the 1990s, he began working on pieces for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, such as 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 recently in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington.

• Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic.
• Performative Style: Defining an era of music fashion.
• Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
• Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.

Design circles mourns the loss to a genuine innovator whose influence on fashion and music remains profoundly felt.