British Designer Antony Price, Famed for Styling Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.

The British designer Antony Price, the visionary style architect behind a series of unforgettable images associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has died aged 80.

Price was best known for his architectural shapes and performative fashion, including the light-hued ensembles that featured in the pop-rock group 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 group posted a remembrance on social media."

Price's death comes less than a month after he unveiled his newest line in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. Artist Lily Allen walked in a dress inspired by the notorious black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" historically worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.

A Pioneering Career

A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price relocated to London during the sixties to study at the renowned Royal College of Art.

A year after graduating, he commenced his career designing menswear at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the form-fitting, button-fly pants that Sir Mick Jagger sported during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.

He founded his own label in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show opened with creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who later wore the bridal gown Price specifically designed for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.

Working with Legends

A frequent collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the memorable 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 crafting body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the British Fashion Council.

In the 1990s, he began working on outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, which included several ensembles for her US tour after assuming the title.

With a vocation that covered half a century, Price presented his final runway show in London just last month in collaboration with the label 16Arlington.

• Architectural Forms: A hallmark of his work.
• Dramatic Impact: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
• Gender-Fluid Fashion: Merging menswear with womenswear.
• A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.

The fashion world laments the passing to a true visionary whose legacy on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.