Antony Price, renowned for his work with music icons, has died at 80. He was celebrated for his innovative fashion designs, collaborating with notable figures and influencing the industry for decades.
Antony Price passed away at 80
Known for designs for David Bowie
Designed iconic looks for Duran Duran
Last collection showcased last month
Started career in the 1960s
Contributed to fashion for over 50 years
Collaborated with Duchess of Cornwall
Remembered as a "visionary" by Duran Duran
Antony Price, a British fashion designer celebrated for his designs for David Bowie and Duran Duran, has died at 80. He was known for his sculpted silhouettes and theatrical styles.
Price’s Career Highlights
Price gained fame for his designs, including the pastel suits featured in Duran Duran’s “Rio” music video. The band remembered him as a “kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend.”
He recently unveiled his first collection in over 30 years, featuring a dress modeled by singer Lily Allen, inspired by Princess Diana’s famous “revenge dress.”
Early Life and Influence
Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price moved to London to attend the Royal College of Art. He began designing menswear and notably created the fitted trousers worn by Sir Mick Jagger during a 1969 tour.
He launched his own label in 1979, staging his first fashion show a year later, featuring model Jerry Hall, who wore his design for her wedding to Jagger.
Collaborations and Legacy
Price frequently collaborated with David Bowie, including creating the jacket for Bowie’s “As The World Falls Down” music video in 1986. The British Fashion Council called him “a true original” for blending menswear and womenswear.
In the 1990s, he designed outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and had a career spanning over five decades, concluding with a show last month in London.
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