Fashion Icon Antony Price, Designer for Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes at 80
Antony Price, a renowned British fashion designer, has passed away at the age of 80. His contributions to the fashion world greatly impacted iconic figures like David Bowie, Roxy Music, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
Career Highlights of Antony Price
Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price relocated to London during the early 1960s to study at the Royal College of Art. He graduated and began his career in menswear, quickly making a name for himself.
Iconic Designs and Collaborations
Price’s early work included designing the body-hugging, buttoned trousers worn by Sir Mick Jagger during The Rolling Stones’ 1969 Gimme Shelter tour. He launched his own label in 1979 and held his first fashion show a year later. Model Jerry Hall opened the show, wearing one of Price’s signature designs—her wedding dress.
- Born: 1945 in Yorkshire, UK
- Moved to London: 1960s
- First fashion label: Founded in 1979
- Notable Collaborations:
- David Bowie – Designed various outfits including the jacket for “As The World Falls Down” (1986)
- Duran Duran – Created outfits for the band’s famous music video “Rio” (1982)
- Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall – Styled several ensembles for her US tours in the 1990s
Recent Work and Legacy
Price’s recent collection, his first in over 30 years, was showcased in London just a month before his passing. The collection featured a tribute dress inspired by Diana, Princess of Wales’ “revenge dress,” modeled by singer Lily Allen.
In his career of over five decades, Price was celebrated for his theatrical styles and sculptured silhouettes. The British Fashion Council praised him as a “true original” for his innovative blend of menswear and womenswear.
His death marks a significant loss for the fashion industry, particularly noted by Duran Duran, who described him as a “visionary” and a dear friend.
