Antony Price, Celebrated for Creating Looks for Bowie and Duran Duran, Passes Away at Age 80.

Antony Price, the visionary British fashion designer who crafted some of the most iconic looks worn by artists from David Bowie to Roxy Music and even royalty like Queen Camilla, has passed away at 80 years old.

His reputation was built on his defined forms and theatrical styles, most notably the soft-colored suits that appeared in the iconic band Duran Duran's classic music video for "the song Rio".

"In a tribute, they called him a 'visionary' and a 'kind, intelligent and razor-witted friend,' Duran Duran shared a message online."

Price's death comes less than a month after he debuted his newest line in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Artist Lily Allen walked in a dress evoking the famous black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" once worn by the late Princess Diana.

An Enduring Influence

Born in Yorkshire in 1945, Price headed for London in the early 1960s to study at the esteemed Royal College of Art.

A year after graduating, he commenced his career designing men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was responsible for the tight, button-detailed trousers that The Rolling Stones' frontman Mick Jagger sported during The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.

He launched his own brand in 1979 and staged his first fashion show a year later. The show was launched by looks from model Jerry Hall, who later wore the bridal gown Price specifically designed for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

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

His signature ability to fuse elements of men's and women's fashion along with his expert craftsmanship in shaping form-fitting garments established him as a "true original," as stated by the UK's fashion authority.

By the 1990s, he started creating outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, including several ensembles for her US tour after becoming Duchess.

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

• Defined Shapes: Central to his design philosophy.
• Theatrical Flair: Shaping the look of rock and pop.
• Genre-Blending Design: Creating a unique, androgynous style.
• Working with Stars and Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.

The fashion world says farewell to a true visionary whose impact on style and culture remains deeply ingrained.