We’re not sure why Mr. Blackwell’s annual list of the worst dressed celebrities is such a momentous feat.
The man behind it, born Richard Selzer in Brooklyn, transitioned from actor to fashion designer in the late-1950′s, dressing everyone from Jayne Mansfield to Nancy Reagan. He was apparently the first fashion designer to show his collection on TV. (Was he also the last? We’ve never heard of such a thing, unless Blackwell birthed QVC.)
But when fashion changed dramatically in the 80′s, Blackwell was unable to change, too, and thus turned into the bitter fashion critic better known for rhyming and alliteration than design or creativity.
Much like the worst-dressed pages at the end of US Weekly, Mr. Blackwell’s list leaves us thinking, “Good for her for rocking that outfit!” It’d be funny to see Mr. Blackwell rate the runway shows – he’d surely disapprove of our favorite McQueen creations and flip out over this spring’s Balenciaga.
We might not be able to wear vintage like Mary-Kate or Herve Leger like Posh, but we like to think that if given the chance we’d take as many fashion risks as they do.
And if we ever are in the public eye, we might actually rejoice in making it on his worst-dressed list every once in awhile – at least we’d know we had lived (fashionably speaking).
*bonus points if you know who said the title…
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John Galliano said that!
John Galliano said that!
I completely disagreed with his list!
I completely disagreed with his list!
Galliano said that lovely quote!
Galliano said that lovely quote!
I disagree with his list. How is Eva Green on the worst dressed, while Beyonce is on the best?! This baffles me!
I disagree with his list. How is Eva Green on the worst dressed, while Beyonce is on the best?! This baffles me!
Beyonce best dressed? True, she makes good fashion choices sometimes, but lately her choices have been horrendous! I like Mary-Kate’s sense of style, she’s bold, but the greasy hair puts me off. As for Victoria, I’ve never really been a fan of this woman’s sense of style…
Beyonce best dressed? True, she makes good fashion choices sometimes, but lately her choices have been horrendous! I like Mary-Kate’s sense of style, she’s bold, but the greasy hair puts me off. As for Victoria, I’ve never really been a fan of this woman’s sense of style…
His list is ridiculous, everyone that he considers best dressed just wear whatever a stylist tells them to and never have any creativity or individuality. At least Victoria and Mary Kate are unique.
His list is ridiculous, everyone that he considers best dressed just wear whatever a stylist tells them to and never have any creativity or individuality. At least Victoria and Mary Kate are unique.
aaaaamen! if i had the $$ i definitely would not be a true religion and primp hoodie clone, props to posh and mk for taking risks and looking gorgeous while they do it!
aaaaamen! if i had the $$ i definitely would not be a true religion and primp hoodie clone, props to posh and mk for taking risks and looking gorgeous while they do it!
agreed. i was totally disappointed.
agreed. i was totally disappointed.
Celebrity fashion has become boring because of this. I would love the chance to wear some of the clothing celebs have access to. I wouldn’t mind being on the worst dress list as long as I rocked the outfit.
Celebrity fashion has become boring because of this. I would love the chance to wear some of the clothing celebs have access to. I wouldn’t mind being on the worst dress list as long as I rocked the outfit.
Celebrity fashion has become boring because of this. I would love the chance to wear some of the clothing celebs have access to. I wouldn’t mind being on the worst dress list as long as I rocked the outfit.
I’ve never really understood Mr. Blackwell and his influence. I find him to be incredibly bitter and tastelessly cynical. It’s not anyone’s fault except for his own, that he didn’t have the talent or merit to keep up with the transitioning world of fashion. And furthermore, just because he was once a designer, I don’t necessarily believe this gives him the right to judge anyone. I see him as a man without many people who love him, wearing v-neck black t-shirts with terrible trousers, drinking his coffee black, almost as black as his soul.
Ah, when old men with huge ego’s and no talent to back them up decide to tell others what to do.
Oh… it’s not like I feel strongly about this or anything ; )
I’ve never really understood Mr. Blackwell and his influence. I find him to be incredibly bitter and tastelessly cynical. It’s not anyone’s fault except for his own, that he didn’t have the talent or merit to keep up with the transitioning world of fashion. And furthermore, just because he was once a designer, I don’t necessarily believe this gives him the right to judge anyone. I see him as a man without many people who love him, wearing v-neck black t-shirts with terrible trousers, drinking his coffee black, almost as black as his soul.
Ah, when old men with huge ego’s and no talent to back them up decide to tell others what to do.
Oh… it’s not like I feel strongly about this or anything ; )
I’ve never really understood Mr. Blackwell and his influence. I find him to be incredibly bitter and tastelessly cynical. It’s not anyone’s fault except for his own, that he didn’t have the talent or merit to keep up with the transitioning world of fashion. And furthermore, just because he was once a designer, I don’t necessarily believe this gives him the right to judge anyone. I see him as a man without many people who love him, wearing v-neck black t-shirts with terrible trousers, drinking his coffee black, almost as black as his soul.
Ah, when old men with huge ego’s and no talent to back them up decide to tell others what to do.
Oh… it’s not like I feel strongly about this or anything ; )
Thank you for voicing what I was thinking!
Thank you for voicing what I was thinking!
Thank you for voicing what I was thinking!
posh looks great in Herve Leger. i just bought an HL dress at a BCBG outlet in San Marcos. such a great deal for an amazing dress.
posh looks great in Herve Leger. i just bought an HL dress at a BCBG outlet in San Marcos. such a great deal for an amazing dress.
posh looks great in Herve Leger. i just bought an HL dress at a BCBG outlet in San Marcos. such a great deal for an amazing dress.