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

Antony Price, the influential style architect who crafted many legendary styles associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away at the age of 80.

He was celebrated for his defined forms and dramatic aesthetics, including the soft-colored suits that became famous from rock band Duran Duran's landmark music video for "the song Rio".

"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement on social media."

This news arrives just weeks after he unveiled his newest line in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Singer Lily Allen walked in a dress evoking the famous black velvet "revenge dress" made famous by the late Princess Diana.

A Lasting Legacy

Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price relocated to London in the early 1960s to enroll at the esteemed Royal College of Art.

Shortly after his graduation, he started his work in clothing for men at the label Stirling Copper and was the creator of the form-fitting, button-fly pants that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger famously wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.

He established his eponymous line in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by outfits on the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the bridal gown Price specifically designed for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.

Collaborations with Icons

A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price created the memorable jacket the singer 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 form-fitting garments made him a "genuine original," in the words of the UK's fashion authority.

By the 1990s, he began working on outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, including a number of outfits for her tour of the United States after becoming Duchess.

Following a profession lasting over fifty years, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington.

• Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work.
• Theatrical Flair: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
• Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
• Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.

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