Antony Price, Renowned for Styling Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.

Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer behind many legendary styles associated with artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has sadly died at the age of 80.

He was celebrated for his defined forms and theatrical styles, including the soft-colored suits that featured in rock band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "their hit Rio".

"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message online."

This news arrives shortly after he presented his most recent collection in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. The performer Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the famous black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.

A Pioneering Career

Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price relocated to London during the sixties to attend the renowned Royal College of Art.

Shortly after his graduation, he started his work in menswear at Stirling Copper and was behind the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger famously wore during the band's "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.

He launched his own brand in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show was launched by outfits on model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the bridal gown Price created for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price created the memorable jacket the star wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His trademark skill to merge elements of men's and women's fashion along with his masterful technique in crafting form-fitting garments cemented his status as a "genuine original," as stated by the British Fashion Council.

During the nineties, he began working on ensembles for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, such as various looks for her US tour following her marriage.

With a vocation that covered half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London just last month in conjunction with the label 16Arlington.

• Defined Shapes: A hallmark of his work.
• Theatrical Flair: Defining an era of music fashion.
• Gender-Fluid Fashion: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
• A Client List from Rock to Royalty: From David Bowie and Mick Jagger to Queen Camilla.

The fashion world mourns the loss to a true visionary whose influence on style and culture remains profoundly felt.