The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Celebrated for Styling Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.

Fashion legend Antony Price, the influential style architect behind some of the most iconic looks favored by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away at the age of 80.

He was celebrated for his sculptured silhouettes and performative fashion, most notably the light-hued ensembles that appeared in the iconic band Duran Duran's classic music video for "Rio".

"Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the group posted a remembrance across their platforms."

This news arrives just weeks after he presented his newest line in London, his first in more than 30 years. Singer Lily Allen walked in a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" historically worn by the late Princess Diana.

A Lasting Legacy

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

Upon completing his studies, he commenced his career designing clothing for men at the label Stirling Copper and was behind the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger famously wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in the late sixties.

He founded his own label in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price designed for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A frequent collaborator of the late David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the distinctive jacket the artist wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His signature ability to fuse elements of men's and women's fashion along with his masterful technique in shaping body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the British Fashion Council.

In the 1990s, he commenced designing outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, which included a number of outfits for her American tour after assuming the title.

After a career spanning over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London just last month in collaboration with the design house 16Arlington.

• Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work.
• Dramatic Impact: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
• Genre-Blending Design: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
• Clients from Stage to Palace: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.

The fashion world laments the passing to a true visionary whose legacy on fashion and music remains indelibly etched.