‘Men are looking for the sex robot from Lang’s Metropolis offering endless fantasy sex,’ he said. ‘My job is to give them what they want’

The great maverick image-maker, who was praised for inventing ‘result-wear’ yet only staged six shows, was adored by stars and Queen Camilla – and cut Mick Jagger’s Gimme Shelter…

Hailed as a visionary, the Yorkshireman will be remembered for his sculptured silhouettes and theatricality.