British Designer Antony Price, Famed for Designing for Iconic Acts Like Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.

Fashion legend Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer responsible for a series of unforgettable images worn by musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has passed away at the age of 80.

Price was best known for his architectural shapes and theatrical styles, most notably the soft-colored suits that became famous from the iconic band Duran Duran's seminal 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."

This news arrives less than a month after he presented his latest collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. Singer Lily Allen modelled a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "dress" once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.

A Pioneering Career

A native of Yorkshire, born in 1945, Price headed for London in the early 1960s to enroll at the esteemed Royal College of Art.

A year after graduating, he started his work in men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was behind the form-fitting, button-fly pants that Sir Mick Jagger wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.

He founded his own label in 1979 and presented his inaugural collection a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by supermodel Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the marriage dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A long-time collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price created the memorable jacket the singer wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His characteristic talent to merge menswear and womenswear along with his technical proficiency in crafting form-fitting garments made him a "true original," as stated by the UK's fashion authority.

During the nineties, he began working on pieces for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, such as several ensembles for her American tour following her marriage.

Following a profession lasting half a century, Price presented his final runway show in London last month in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington.

• Architectural Forms: A hallmark of his work.
• Dramatic Impact: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
• Gender-Fluid Fashion: Merging menswear with womenswear.
• Working with Stars and Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.

The fashion world says farewell to a genuine innovator whose legacy on fashion and music remains profoundly felt.