British Designer Antony Price, Renowned for Designing for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.

Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer behind many legendary styles favored by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away at the age of 80.

His reputation was built on his defined forms and theatrical styles, most notably the pastel suits that became famous from the iconic band Duran Duran's classic music video for "the song Rio".

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

His passing follows shortly after he debuted his newest line in London, his first in more than 30 years. Singer Lily Allen walked in a dress inspired by the notorious black velvet "dress" made famous by Diana, Princess of Wales.

An Enduring Influence

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

Upon completing his studies, he commenced his career designing clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was behind the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' "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 creations worn by the famed model Jerry Hall, who later wore the marriage dress Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price designed the iconic jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His trademark skill to blend elements of men's and women's fashion along with his expert craftsmanship in designing body-hugging looks made him a "genuine original," as stated by the British Fashion Council.

In the 1990s, he started creating pieces for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, such as a number of outfits for her tour of the United States after becoming Duchess.

After a career spanning more than five decades, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London last month in collaboration with the design house 16Arlington.

• Defined Shapes: Central to his design philosophy.
• Performative Style: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
• Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
• Working with Stars and Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.

Design circles says farewell to a genuine innovator whose impact on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.