Famed fashion designer who worked with the Queen & David Bowie dies aged 80

Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon, Anthony Price, Nick Rhodes and John Taylor at Anthony Price's 70th birthday party.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 05: (L to R) Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon, Anthony Price, Nick Rhodes and John Taylor attend Anthony Price’s 70th birthday party hosted by Nick Rhodes at Blakes Hotel on March 5, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images)Credit: Getty

FASHION designer favoured by David Bowie and Queen Camilla dies aged just a month after hosting last show.

Price was best known for his theatrical style and sculpted silhouettes pastel suits which featured in rock band Duran Duran’s music video Rio.

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Price put on his last show in London last monthCredit: Getty

His death comes less than a month after he unveiled his latest collection in London in more than 30 years.

Singer Lily Allen wore a dress inspired by the black velvet “revenge dress” worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.

After a career spanning more than five decades, Price put on his last show in London last month in collaboration with fashion brand 16Arlington.

Known for his ability to blend menswear with womenswear to create body hugging looks is why the British Fashion Council call him a ‘true original’.

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