Antony Price, Famed for Styling David Bowie and Duran Duran, Has Died Aged 80.

Fashion legend Antony Price, the groundbreaking style architect behind a series of unforgettable images favored 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 defined forms and theatrical styles, most notably the pastel suits that featured in rock band 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 online."

Price's death comes just weeks after he presented his newest line in London, which was his first major show in over 30 years. Singer Lily Allen walked in a dress evoking the notorious black velvet "so-called 'revenge dress'" made famous by the late Princess Diana.

A Lasting Legacy

Hailing from Yorkshire, where he was born in 1945, Price moved to London during the sixties to enroll at the esteemed Royal College of Art.

Upon completing his studies, he began designing men's fashion at the company Stirling Copper and was the creator of the tight, button-detailed trousers that rock legend Mick Jagger sported during The Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter tour in 1969.

He founded his own label in 1979 and held his debut runway presentation a year later. The show was launched by creations worn by model Jerry Hall, who also wore the wedding dress Price designed for her for her nuptials with Sir Mick Jagger.

Partnerships with Stars

A long-time collaborator of musical chameleon David Bowie, Price was the mind behind the distinctive jacket the singer wore for his "As The World Falls Down" music video in 1986.

His signature ability to fuse menswear and womenswear along with his masterful technique in crafting sculptural silhouettes established him as a "genuine original," in the words of the British Fashion Council.

In the 1990s, he began working on outfits for Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, such as several ensembles for her US tour after becoming Duchess.

After a career spanning half a century, Price staged what would be his last show in London last month in conjunction with the fashion brand 16Arlington.

• Defined Shapes: The core of his aesthetic.
• Performative Style: Defining an era of music fashion.
• Gender-Fluid Fashion: Blurring lines between clothing for men and women.
• A Client List from Rock to Royalty: Including music legends and the future Queen Consort.

Design circles laments the passing to a true visionary whose impact on fashion and music remains profoundly felt.