It is my sad duty to tell you that one of fashion's greatest critics Mr. Blackwell passed away at the age of 86 yesterday from an intestinal infection. Born as Richard Selzer but fondly known as Mr. Blackwell, he started off as an ordinary actor but quickly turned into a what not to wear guru. He started "The List" in January of 1960 and has made one every year since. In this list he names all of the worst dressed fashionistas of the year, much to their chagrin.
His witty comments and unique put-downs, often times in the form of a rhyming couplet, created a buzz the like of which has never been matched in the what not to wear category. One of his most famous quotes was when he was referring to Mary-Kate Olsen and said she resembled a, ""YIKES! In layers of cut-rate kitsch, Mary Kate's look is hard to explain…she resembles a tattered toothpick-trapped in a hurricane!" He has also said that one time Cameron Diaz looked as if she were, "Dressed by a color blind circus clown."
"The List" was primarily comprised of women, but there were a few men in drag, Howard Stern, and Dennis Rodman, were among them. Mr. Blackwell also compiled a best-dressed list but he tends to only be remembered for those he criticized. So farewell to the pioneer of thinking out loud! We will always love your sharp tongue.
Photo from: www.stuff.co.nz
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