The Fashion Icon Antony Price, Renowned for Creating Looks for David Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.

Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect responsible for many legendary styles favored by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has passed away at the age of 80.

His reputation was built on his defined forms and dramatic aesthetics, including the pastel suits that featured in rock band Duran Duran's classic music video for "Rio".

"They honored him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement online."

His passing follows just weeks after he debuted his most recent collection in London, his first in more than 30 years. Artist Lily Allen showcased a dress that paid homage to the notorious black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by Princess Diana.

An Enduring Influence

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

A year after graduating, he began designing clothing for men at the company Stirling Copper and was behind the body-hugging, buttoned trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger famously wore during the iconic group's Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.

He founded his own label in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show featured as its opener looks from the famed model Jerry Hall, who also wore the bridal gown Price specifically designed for her wedding to Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A key creative partner of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the memorable jacket the singer wore for his "the song As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His trademark skill to fuse elements of men's and women's fashion along with his technical proficiency in shaping body-hugging looks made him a "one-of-a-kind talent," as stated by the British Fashion Council.

By the 1990s, he commenced designing pieces for the then-Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, including a number of outfits for her American tour after becoming Duchess.

After a career spanning more than five decades, Price staged what would be his last show in London recently in conjunction with the design house 16Arlington.

• Sculpted Silhouettes: A hallmark of his work.
• Dramatic Impact: Influencing music videos and stagewear.
• Gender-Fluid Fashion: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
• Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.

Design circles mourns the loss to a genuine innovator whose influence on style and culture remains profoundly felt.