British Designer Antony Price Dies at 80

Known for working with powerhouse musicians like David Bowie, Duran Duran, Kylie Minogue, Lou Reed and Roxy Music, British designer Antony Price passed away Dec. 17, 2025, at age 80.

Known for his evening wear for both men and women, he began his career in 1968 with the Stirling Cooper brand. Just a few years after launching his own label in 1979 (and dubbing himself a “theatrical” designer rather than a fashion designer), Price made a big impact at the 1983 Fashion Extravaganza show at The Camden Palace in London.

Throughout the years, he collaborated with designers like Daphne Guinness and 16Arlington (Marco Capaldo), and is also known for styling the then-Duchess of Cornwall, now Queen Camilla.

In his 55-year career, Price only staged six fashion shows. Just last month, he collaborated for a show with 16Arlington in London (for the first time in more than 30 years) where Lily Allen made headlines wearing a black velvet “revenge dress.”