Antony Price, the flamboyant designer whose iconic silhouettes dressed members of Roxy Music, Duran Duran and even Queen Camilla, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80.

He made his final public appearance last month at a much-acclaimed fashion show presenting his one-off collaboration with Marco Capaldo for 16Arlington. A final bow, luminous and true to his singular elegance.

The fashion world is deeply saddened by the loss of Antony Price. He was not only an exceptional designer, but also a dear friend, whose generosity of spirit, wisdom and warmth profoundly touched all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Antony Price was not simply a designer. He reigned. A discreet king in the kingdom of fashion. His genius, technical mastery and vision were unmatched. It is heartbreaking to reflect that his immense talent was not always recognised, during his lifetime, with the acclaim it so richly deserved.

“I knew Antony Price’s work long before I understood what fashion was,” said the CEO of Canal Luxe. “As a child, his designs for Roxy Music, Duran Duran and so many others lit up television screens. He defined an era and shaped the visual language of an entire generation.”

Beyond his extraordinary talent, Antony was sharp-witted, delightfully irreverent, with a keen sense of humour and a joyful intelligence. His presence left an indelible mark, like an invisible signature.

Antony Price will forever remain an essential figure in fashion. A creator who dressed music, captured the spirit of his time and gave clothing the power to tell a story. His legacy will never fade.

FM