Antony Price, Celebrated for Designing for David Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.

Antony Price, the influential style architect who crafted a series of unforgettable images worn by musical icons like Bowie and members of Roxy Music, as well as Queen Camilla, has died at the age of 80.

His reputation was built on his sculptured silhouettes and dramatic aesthetics, most notably the light-hued ensembles that featured in rock band Duran Duran's seminal music video for "their hit Rio".

"Remembering him as a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' the band released a statement on social media."

This news arrives shortly after he unveiled his latest collection in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen walked in a dress inspired by the iconic black velvet "revenge dress" historically worn by Princess Diana.

An Enduring Influence

Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price headed for London at the start of the 1960s to enroll at the renowned Royal College of Art.

A year after graduating, he started his work in men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger wore during The Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" tour in 1969.

He launched his own brand 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 was also seen in the wedding dress Price created for her for her marriage to Sir Mick Jagger.

Working with Legends

A key creative partner of the late David Bowie, Price created the distinctive jacket the artist wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His trademark skill to merge tailoring for all genders along with his masterful technique in shaping body-hugging looks cemented his status as a "true original," in the words of the British Fashion Council.

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

After a career spanning half a century, Price held his ultimate fashion presentation in London just last month in conjunction with the label 16Arlington.

• Defined Shapes: Central to his design philosophy.
• Performative Style: Defining an era of music fashion.
• Genre-Blending Design: Merging menswear with womenswear.
• A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.

The industry mourns the loss to a true visionary whose influence on fashion and music remains profoundly felt.