Antony Price, Renowned for Designing for Bowie and Duran Duran, Dies at 80.

The British designer Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer responsible for many legendary styles associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away aged 80.

He was celebrated for his architectural shapes and performative fashion, most notably the pastel suits that appeared in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's classic music video for "the song Rio".

"They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media."

This news arrives less than a month after he unveiled his newest line in London, his first in more than 30 years. The performer Lily Allen modelled a dress evoking the iconic black velvet "dress" once worn by Princess Diana.

A Lasting Legacy

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

A year after graduating, he began designing men's fashion at Stirling Copper and was responsible for the form-fitting, button-fly pants that Sir Mick Jagger sported during the iconic group's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.

He launched his own brand in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by supermodel Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price designed for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A long-time collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the artist 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 masterful technique in shaping sculptural silhouettes made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the British Fashion Council.

During the nineties, he commenced designing ensembles for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, such as several ensembles for her American tour after becoming Duchess.

With a vocation that covered over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London recently in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington.

• Architectural Forms: Central to his design philosophy.
• Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
• Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
• Clients from Stage to Palace: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.

The industry says farewell to a authentic original whose impact on fashion and music remains deeply ingrained.