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

Fashion legend Antony Price, the visionary style architect responsible for many legendary styles favored by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has died aged 80.

He was celebrated for his defined forms and theatrical styles, including the pastel suits that featured in the pop-rock group Duran Duran's landmark music video for "Rio".

"They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message on social media."

His passing follows just weeks after he presented his newest line in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. The performer Lily Allen walked in a dress evoking the iconic black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" once worn by Princess Diana.

A Lasting Legacy

A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price relocated to London during the sixties to enroll at the esteemed Royal College of Art.

A year after graduating, he commenced his career designing menswear at the label Stirling Copper and was responsible for the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger sported during The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter tour in the late sixties.

He launched his own brand in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by supermodel Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the wedding dress Price designed for her for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price designed the memorable jacket the star 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 masterful technique in crafting sculptural silhouettes cemented his status as a "genuine original," according to the UK's fashion authority.

In the 1990s, he commenced designing outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, including various looks for her tour of the United States following her marriage.

Following a profession lasting more than five decades, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in collaboration with the label 16Arlington.

• Defined Shapes: Central to his design philosophy.
• Theatrical Flair: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
• Boundary-Pushing Tailoring: Merging menswear with womenswear.
• Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.

The industry laments the passing to a true visionary whose legacy on the visual landscape of music remains indelibly etched.