R.I.P. Mr. Blackwell
Mr. Blackwell has gone on to the great, big fashion show in the sky where everybody dresses perfectly, so he can have a martini and relax. Or maybe heaven is a place where everybody dresses like crap, so he can talk shit for the rest of eternity. Yeah, probably the latter.
Mr. Blackwell passed away yesterday afternoon at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of complications from an intestinal infection. He was 86.
In 1960, Mr. Blackwell started his annual "Worst Dressed" list and continued to do one every year. His last list was in 2007. Posh Beckham has the honor of being his last victim. He had this to say about her: "Forget the fashion spice -- wearing a skirt would suffice! In one skinny-mini monstrosity after another, pouty posh can really wreck 'em."
He's ripped on everyone from Brit Brit Spears to Vadge to Sophia Loren.
Here's just a few of his gems:
Sharon Stone: "An over-the-hill Cruella DeVille."Barbra Streisand: "She looks like a masculine Bride of Frankenstein."
Britney Spears: "Her bra-topped collection of Madonna rejects are pure fashion overkill."
Queen Elizabeth: "From her majesty to her travesty."
Bjork: "She dances in the dark — and dresses there, too."
Mr. Blackwell is survived by his partner of over 60 years, Spencer.
Rest in peace, Mr. Blackwell.... We will keep your legacy alive by continuing to tell these Hollywood whores how busted they look.
he was a snot
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The war isn't working.
i almost lost it this morning on the way to the gym....
he was inspiring, eloquent, and dressed impeccably...
oh god who's gonna say it like it is???
Rest in peace, fabulous spirit. And virtual (((HUGS)))) to Spencer.
"Rest in peace, Mr. Blackwell.... We will keep your legacy alive by continuing to tell these Hollywood whores how busted they look."
Funny!
goodbye:(
Dallas> Whatever. I think I can see what you are insinuating. Guess what? "The lord" doesn't care what people do in the privacy of their own bedrooms.
ANYway, I'm guessing he'll have plenty to critisize in heaven. Have you SEEN how some of these fundies dress?? Yes, I'm looking at you, Michelle Duggar!
RIP Mr. Blackwell
Now who's going to tell these overheated hags that they look like shit?
He was a great man. He gave plenty to charities in his lifetime. Most folks don't know this - there is a whole wing with he and his partner Spencer names on it here in Long Beach CA at St. Mary Hospital. Good for you Mr. Blackwell, you taught us how to dress and how to give! Rest in Peace
We've got you, Mr. Blackwell, and this thang's on lock. The celebrity blogging community will pick up RIGHT where you left off, sir. Bless and don't roast on what St. Peter is wearing at the Gates.
Mr. Blackwell was the original Michael K.
RIP Mr. Blackwell, hope you're not wearing that suit at the pearly gates. ;)
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I didn't say she was dead, I said I killed her.
rip mr blackwell....levi stubbs died too...i'm very sad about his passing...
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Levi Stubbs died too, which makes me more sad than this queen dying.
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Submitted by Sheeps on October 20, 2008 - 10:44am.
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Is that any worse than giving us all the black velvet portraits of yourself last Christmas?
I swear I thought I read about him dying like... two months ago. Was it just something about him being sick?
And I want to be in that room where he is in the picture.
I don't get why anyone would have a giant portrait of himself in his own home. Maybe if it's Jackie O and Warhol painted it or something. But not otherwise.
Now, the good Lord is judging you!
RIP if you can.
Mr. Blackwell was fabulous. I would've loved to have been his fag hag! My thoughts and prayers go out to his partner, Spencer.
RIP and God bless!
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Know Drama = No Peace
No Drama = Know Peace
He was hilarious, and usually spot on with his devastating commentary.
RIP Mr. Blackwell.
His lists were classic! They were our dlisted before we had dlisted. I love that he had a committed partner for 60 years. RIP Mr B
Great that posh was his last one. I like to think that he hung on just to slam that twat.
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BOO!
He's probably ripping apart heaven and its interior decorator right about now.
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Have Fair Winds and Following Seas.
I wonder what he's going to wear for his final trip to the other side?
MK...you're his Heir Apparent.
I can't believe MK left these ones off:
Amy Winehouse: "Exploding beehives above, tacky polka-dots below, she's part 50's carhop horror."
Mariah Carey: "Shrink-wrapped cheesecake."
RIP Mr. Blackwell! I'll miss your lists!
Cheers Mr. Blackwell!!! R.I.P. we will continue your legacy *'specially since Katie Holmes is developing a "denim line"...I think Mr. Blackwell just flipped!*
R.I.P. You were the queen of fashion critics!
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Why be difficult when I walk the catwalk and I'm fierce being impossible!
RIP Mr. Blackwell.
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Submitted by bobinfl on October 20, 2008 - 8:58am.
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Your not alone there.I think he looks like Ed,too.
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"You don't become a stripper after a lifetime of approval"...filthy cute
Submitted by sarakiss on October 20, 2008 - 9:10am.
well, at least your spelling is better
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"We play the game,
with the bravery of being out of range."
Personally, I think he was a mean, nasty old man. He wasn't even funny most of the time. I haven't read his "list" in 10 years. I thought he had died long ago. Rest in peace, indeed, you old fart!!!
P.S: YEARS AGO, he was a pretty good designer.
Submitted by Triscuit on October 20, 2008 - 9:05am.
woo-hoo!!.. definitely felt it that time!.. hi, Tris!
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Submitted by EveryStrangersEyes on October 20, 2008 - 8:48am.
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Hey ESE!♥
I pinched your butt on some other thread the other day!
*pinches harder*
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"You don't become a stripper after a lifetime of approval"...filthy cute
Mr Blackwell was The Chief of The Fashion Police..
Rest in Peace.
Condolences to your partner.
Am I the only one who thinks he bears a striking resemblance to a younger slightly thinner Ed McMahon? Could Ed have been leading a double life? If Ed goes missing it will confirm it.
Submitted by The C word on October 20, 2008 - 8:50am.
R.I.P Mr. Blackwell....condolences to your partner (60 years!!).
Is it too soon to say that I think Mk should take over the creation of that list?
You literally took the words out of my mouth, or off of my keying fingers, anyway MichaelK should be the successor to the throne.
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I didn't say she was dead, I said I killed her.
I once saw Mr. B at a Peter Allen show, and he was wearing pants that were at least three inches too short, worst dressed indeed.
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"I've wiped the file? .... I've wiped all the files? .... I've wiped the INTERNET? I don't even have a modem!"
Sharon Stone: "An over-the-hill Cruella DeVille."
Truer words have never been spoken. R.I.P.
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You're never too old to become younger.
-Mae West
Hell, 80% of the time he was right on the money with his comments.
Rest in peace, Mr. Blackwell.
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The line between sex and society is so fine and blurred... even Amy Winehouse wouldn't snort it.
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60 years! The couple that makes fun of busted hos together, stays together, I guess.
RIP, Mr. Blackwell.
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R.I.P Mr. Blackwell....condolences to your partner (60 years!!).
Is it too soon to say that I think Mk should take over the creation of that list?
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Submitted by lindsayk70 on October 20, 2008 - 8:44am.
seriously, i never get over the depths you spam people sink... well, that and your spelling
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"We play the game,
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thanks for all the great slams Mr B!
I'll miss his Worst Dressed lists. They were always fun to read. And I think it's wonderful that he was with the same person for more than 60 years! RIP, Mr. Blackwell.
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