The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Celebrated for Styling David Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.

Fashion legend Antony Price, the visionary style architect responsible for some of the most iconic looks associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has died at the age of 80.

Price was best known for his defined forms and performative fashion, such as the soft-colored suits that became famous from 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 band released a statement on social media."

Price's death comes just weeks after he presented his most recent collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. Artist Lily Allen showcased a dress inspired by the famous black velvet "dress" once worn by the late Princess Diana.

A Pioneering Career

Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London during the sixties to enroll at the prestigious Royal College of Art.

Upon completing his studies, he commenced his career designing menswear at the label Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger sported during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.

He established his eponymous line in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show opened with creations worn by supermodel Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the memorable jacket the star 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 shaping sculptural silhouettes established him as a "true original," as stated by the UK's fashion authority.

In the 1990s, he began working on outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, including a number of outfits for her tour of the United States following her marriage.

With a vocation that covered over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London just last month in partnership with the label 16Arlington.

• Defined Shapes: Central to his design philosophy.
• Performative Style: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
• 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 influence on the visual landscape of music remains deeply ingrained.