British Designer Antony Price, Famed for Creating Looks for David Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.

Antony Price, the influential British fashion designer behind a series of unforgettable images associated with David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Queen Camilla, has passed away aged 80.

Price was best known for his architectural shapes and theatrical styles, including the light-hued ensembles that became famous from the pop-rock group Duran Duran's seminal music video for "Rio".

"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement across their platforms."

His passing follows shortly after he presented his newest line in London, marking his return to the runway after over three decades. The performer Lily Allen modelled a dress evoking the famous black velvet "revenge dress" made famous by the late Princess Diana.

A Pioneering Career

Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price relocated to London during the sixties to study at the prestigious Royal College of Art.

Shortly after his graduation, he commenced his career designing menswear at Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that Sir Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' 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 model Jerry Hall, who was also seen in the marriage dress Price specifically designed for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.

Collaborations with Icons

A frequent collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price designed the iconic jacket the star wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His characteristic talent to fuse elements of men's and women's fashion along with his masterful technique in designing body-hugging looks established him as a "one-of-a-kind talent," according to the UK's fashion authority.

During the nineties, he commenced designing outfits for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, which included several ensembles for her US tour after assuming the title.

With a vocation that covered over fifty years, Price presented his final runway show in London just last month in partnership with the fashion brand 16Arlington.

• Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work.
• Dramatic Impact: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
• Gender-Fluid Fashion: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
• A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Spanning iconic musicians and members of the royal family.

Design circles says farewell to a genuine innovator whose impact on fashion and music remains profoundly felt.