As many of us turned on the television or fired up the internet this morning, we learned that one of Hollywood’s most famous fashion icons and creator of Blackwell’s Worst & Best Dressed lists, Richard Blackwell, passed away from an intestinal disease. Mr. Blackwell was 86 years of age.
Blackwell’s Worst and Best Dressed Lists have been around since the sixties. Though he gave his opinions on both, it was Blackwell’s Worst Dressed list that has received the most buzz and attention over the decades. During the 1960s, a couple of celebrities that made his "bad" list were Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor.
Flash forward to modern times, and several celebs have not only been on Blackwell’s Worst Dressed list once, but numerous times over the decades. Victoria Beckham and Britney Spears topped the list while a few fortunate celebrities, like Katie Holmes and Angelina Jolie, were on Blackwell’s Best Dressed List.
Mr. Blackwell will surely be missed among all the people who knew and loved him over the years; as will those who followed his career without knowing him personally.
The following articles represent a tribute to Richard Blackwell. 66 relate to the celebrities who have been on Blackwell’s Best & Worst Dressed list over the years. There are tons of celebrity photos amongst all of them—you’ll find the good, the bad, and sometimes disastrous fashions contained, whether the articles are fashion-related or not. The remaining 89 are a cluster of articles featuring bizarre fashions that Mr. Blackwell definitely would have had on his Worst Dressed list if any high profile person were caught dead in them.
65 Tributes to Worst & Best Dressed Lists
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Unmasking Celebrities
Shakira, Hilton & Jolie Without Plastic Surgery
60
Boyfriend Jeans (UPDATE)
Katie Holmes Ignites Bandwagon of Baggy Boy Jeans
59
How to Wear High Waist Jeans
Look to Katie Holmes & Other Celebs
58
Return of the Beehive
Karl Lagerfeld & Amy Winehouse Bring Back Retro Hair Style
57
89 Outrageously Bizarre Fashions
56
Celebrity Swimwear
Jessica Simpson's Swimsuit Line Cabana Grande Brings the Heat
55
Moms as Cover Models
Angelina Jolie Breastfeeds for W Magazine
54
Year of the Leg?
Cameron Diaz' Legs The Feature of GQ UK
53
Giving Tumors as Revenge
Katherine Heigl's Emmy Snub Punishment
52
Secret Beach Weddings
Mariah Carey Weds "Kidnapper" Nick Cannon
51
Olsen Twins' New Line
Elizabeth & James Collection
50
Tan Lotion with $24K Gold Dust from Mariah Carey
49
Cleopatra Fashion
Paris Hilton's Latest Fashion Influenced By Egyptian History
48
Secret to Retro Beehive
Amy Winehouse Wigs on eBay
47
Sexy Celebrity Stomach Surveys
Senior Helen Mirren is #3
46
Wearing Nothing to Promote Celebrity Fragrances
Fancy Jessica Simpson?
45
Sexy Fashletics
Paris Hilton For Fila
44
The Olsen's New Fashion Line
Twins Move From Walmart To The Row
43
Wig Addiction
Britney Spears Is Hooked On Wigs
42
Junkie Chic
Amy Winehouse Inspires Guess Fall Campaign
41
M by Madonna
Madonna to Launch H&M Fashion Line
40
Fashionable Pregnancies
Angelina Jolie's Vanity Fair Interview
39
23 Posh Innovations
Studying Victoria Beckham's Influence
38
Recreating Magazine Covers
Kate Hudson on W Mimics 1994 Harper's Bazaar
37
Worst Dressed of 2007
Victoria Beckham Tops Blackwell's List
36
Taking the Silver Trend Too Far
Nicole Kidman's Silver Space Suit
35
Launch Auctions
Angelina Jolie's Leather Jacket Used to Launch Movie
34
Celebrity Hair Products
Jessica Simpson Launches Line of Clip-in Hair Extensions
33
28 Triumphant Comebacks
From Britney Spears to Vinyl Records
32
Zombies Against Consumerism
Zombiecon Encourages Amy Winehouse Costumes
31
Paris Hilton Launches Shoe Brand
Heiress Teams With Antebi Footwear
30
Web Leaked Music
Bjork's Unreleased Volta Album Leaked Online
29
Political Barbie Fashion
Christina Aguilera Rocks The Vote in Style
28
Honoring Hollywood Women
Elle Celebrates Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman, Jane Fonda
27
Second Hand Sexy
Lindsay Lohan's Sizzling 2nd Hand Clothes Ads
26
Olsen Twins Fashion Coffee Table Book
Influence
25
Beyonce Launches Phone
Samsung B'Phone
24
Palin Bashing
Sarah Palin Dissed by Meg Ryan, Pink, Jada Pinkett-Smith
23
Precocious Fashion
Beyonce's Children's Line Raises Controversy
22
Shakira Searches Pass Britney (Google Trends)
21
Celebrity Leggings
Lindsay Lohan's Hosiery Line
20
Celebrity Jewelry
Madonna's Hard Candy Bling
19
Beauty in Support of AIDS
Fergie for MAC Viva Glam
18
Silver Togas
Katie Holmes in Lanvin
17
Post-Pregnancy Comebacks
Christina Aguilera at Africa Rising Festival
16
Paris Hilton Sued for Stealing Style
Nicolle O'Neill Files Fashion Lawsuit
15
Retro Jumpsuit Revivals
Katie Holmes' Homemade One-Piece
14
Men's Couture on Women
Katie Holmes Gets Manly
13
Shakira and Beyoncé Together
12
Train Wreck Retrospective
Britney Spears Evaluates Past Self in Documentary, Prepares to Relaunch
11
All You Need To Wear
Simply By Christina Aguilera
10
Fashionable Pregnancies
Nicole Kidman's "Days of Heaven" in Vogue
9
Celebrity Charity Events
Kelly Clarkson Stamps for Idol Gives Back
8
Bright Duffel Bags and Satchels Hot This Spring
Fergie Promotes Kipling Bags
7
Celebrity Gossip
Is Beyonce Knowles A Smoker?
6
Designer Clothing Exchanges
Lindsay Lohan for Visa Swap
5
Celebutante Fashion Lines
Paris Hilton Debuts Collection In Milan
4
Twin Obsession Behind the Scenes
Mary-Kate Olsen on Elle
3
Glamvertising in Hitchcock Inspired Ads
Christina Aguilera for Stephen Webster
2
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban Launch Fashion Line
Evie & Hank
1
Diary Collecting
Secret Anna Nicole Smith Diaries Sold for $500,000
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Vivienne Westwood Debuted Its 2026 Bridal Collection
Film-Inspired Fashion Series
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Veronica Beard Has Unveiled Its Fall 2026 Collection
Actor-Honoring Boot Styles
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Seventies-Inspired Apparel Collections
Kate Moss X Zara Release a Glamorous Capsule Collection
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The Batman x Blvck Collection Reimagines DC Characters
Luxury Leather Sneakers
KITH's Black Tie 2.0 Revives a Formal Take on Adidas' Classic Shell-Toe
Classic British-Evoked Apparel
UNIQLO x JW ANDERSON Unveil the 2025 Fall/Winter Collection
Grim Heirloom Jackets
Columbia Sportswear's Death Wishes Jacket Includes a Will & Testament
Mens Underwear Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in the News BOSS ONE Bodywear Campaign
Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
The Balenciaga by Demna Exhibition Captures Attention
Cinematic Holiday Retail Pop-Ups
Bloomingdale's Announced a 'Wicked Good Holiday' Campaign
Designer-Led E-Commerce Partnerships
eBay Joins Willy Chavarria During Paris Fashion Week
Villain-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
©SAINT Mxxxxxx Celebrates Heath Ledger's Joker in New Capsule
Picturesque Literature-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Christian Dior Presents Its Fall 2025 Campaign
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Y2K Aesthetic-Inspired Apparel
The Gloomy Bear X Sophie Powers Collection is Edgy and Cute
Filmic Fashion Dolls
The Bratz x Clueless Mark the 30th Anniversary of Clueless
Premium Resort-Style Fashion
Banana Republic Launches a White Lotus Collection
White Denim Fashion Collections
House of Hellmann's Challenges a Post-Labor Day Style Convention
Circular Runway Fashion Events
eBay Endless Runway Brings Pre-Loved Styles to Fashion Capitals
Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions
The Latest Star Wars x Columbia Collection is Expansive
Chic Technique-Forward Fashion Lines
Tory Burch Fall 2026 RTW Capsule Explores History and Utility
Tailored Americana Summer Fashion
ERL Introduces its New Poison Ivy Collection for SS26
Co-Designed Mens Apparel Collections
David Beckham X Boss Debut a Spring/Summer 2025 Collection
Cartoon Duck-Inspired Apparel
The Disney x Karl Lagerfeld Capsule Collection Features Donald Duck
Gothic Romance Retail Collabs
Bloomingdale's X "Wuthering Heights" Celebrates a Filmic Retelling
Iconic Film-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Emilia Wickstead Taps Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo
Meticulous Apparel Stores
The Elder Statesman Unveils a Stunning New York Flagship
Literary Anniversary Clothing Ranges
The New Yorker x J. Crew Capsule Collection is Celebratory
Extensive Series Wardrobe Pieces
Primark Reveals an 80-Piece Stranger Things Collection
Stock Exchange Fashion Shows
L'OFFICIEL Organized a Novel Runway Presentation
It Girl-Inspired Fashion Lines
Veronica Beard Recently Launched Its Spring/Summer 2025 Capsule
70s-Inspired Capsule Collections
Warren Alfie Baker x Percival in Unveil a New Tailored Drop
Avant-Garde Haute-Couture Fashion Exhibits
The Rick Owens 'Temple of Love' Exhibition is Stunning
Historic Handbag Exhibits
Jane Birkin’s Original Iconic Birkin Bag Makes Its French Debut
Ultra-Elegant Sharp Fashion Capsules
The Saint Laurent Fall 2026 Capsule Relies on Sharp Tailoring
Celebrity Brand Ambassadorships
UNIQLO Taps Cate Blanchett to Champion Its LifeWear Philosophy
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Bourgeois Dress Code-Inspired Fashion
The Balenciaga Fall 2025 Haute Couture Collection is Elegant
Curated Design Initiatives
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Launches The Curious 100 List
Unique Goggle Glasses
Walton Goggins Brings Style and Innovation with His Goggle Glasses Brand
Luxury Artful Veterinary Clinics
Kelly Wearstler Designs the King Animal Hospital in Ontario
Musician-Approved Streetwear
Eli Brown's 92 Thing Drop 2 is Inspired by Underground Rave Culture
Sultry Black-And-White Fashion Campaigns
Ludovic De Saint Sernin Emphasizes Power and Sensuality
Pre-Loved Wardrobe Auctions
From the Collection: Emma Chamberlain Brings Coveted Styles to eBay
Mockumentary Product Tests
Robert Irwin vs. 100 Crocs Puts Columbia Sportswear Shoes to the Test
Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses
The Shirt Dress Collection is Inspired by Dior's New Look
Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Taps Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T
Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees
These Capsule Tees Pay Homage to 17-Year-Old Dark Knight Film.
New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections
Alexander McQueen Launched a 2025 Lunar New Year Campaign
Luxury Fashion Label Expansions
Roger Vivier Opens a New Office & Spotlights Its Belle Vivier Shoe
Ultra-Extravagant Luxury Handbag Designs
Luxury Handbag Designer Abel Richard Opens a New Boutique
Fashion-Forward Sporty Apparel
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a New Collection
Fashion Brand Expansions
Veronica Beard Enters the Sunglasses and Jewelry Market
Experimental Fall Wardrobe
Undercover KHAOTIQUE NOIR Collection Debuts at Paris Fashion Week
Fine Art-Inspired Resort Collections
The Victoria Beckham Resort 2026 Collection Drops
Reality TV-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Betsey Johnson Launches a Mormon Wives Capsule Collection
Cleaning Mascot Retirements
Mr. Clean Announced He's Stepping Aside After 68 Years
Singer-Led Fashion Campaigns
Ian Brown Stars in New POUR HOMME and NEIGHBORHOOD Campaign
Creative Urban Collaborative Fashion
A Day's March Joins Deadwood on a Joint Collection
Iconic High Fashion Campaigns
Veronica Beard's Fall 2025 Fashion Campaign is Tilted Iconic
Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets
Mattias Gollin Introduces the Dynamic Replica Suit
Streetwear Awareness Initiatives
Streetwear Brand, Worldclass Debuts on Giving Tuesday
Luxury Storybook-Themed Childrenswear
Designer Rachel Riley Honors Eloise's 70th Anniversary
Refined High-End Fashion Runways
Thom Browne Showcased Its Fall 2026 Ready-To-Wear Capsule
Fashion-Focused Substack Publications
Tory Burch Launches What Should I Wear? Newsletter
Statement-Making Oatmeal Outfits
Quaker Oats Debuted a Porridge Dress at London Fashion Week
British Apparel Brand Relaunches
Topshop x Cara Delevingne Partner for a London-Inspired Campaign
Telenovela-Style Fashion Capsules
Willy Chavarria para Zara Leans into Heightened Drama
Star-Studded Fashion Collections
Balenciaga's Winter 2025 Campaign is Shot in the Biarritz Hotel
Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters
The RealReal Creates The RealGirl Luxury Consignment Series
Rock-Inspired Cosmetics
Ozzy Osbourne x Birmingham-Based Beauty Brand Unveil an Edgy Makeup Line
Carefree Golf Wear Collections
Bad Birdie Presents the Playful Bad Weekend Collection
Sci-Fi Streetwear Collections
The Brain Dead x Star Wars Capsule Features Drew Struzan Artwork
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Autumnal Model-Approved Loungewear
Hackett London & David Gandy Wellwear Introduced a New Range
Celebrity Denim Capsule
Dolly’s Joleans Collection Reimagines Good American Denim
Empowering Woman-Inspired Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman Launches 'How Lovely to Be a Woman'
Juxtaposed Collab Elevated Fashion
Hollywood Ranch Market Joins Wildside by Yohji Yamamoto
Sophisticated Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Vivienne Westwood Spotlights Its Fall 2026 Collection
Designer Film Costumes
Chanel-Designed Costumes Illuminate a Musical About the End of the World
Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion
DIGAWEL Designs the Creative Class Uniform Capsule for FW25
Expansive Cinematic Clothing Ranges
The Primark x Wicked Collection Gets Fans Ready for the Movie
Morbid Apparel Collections
True Crime Collective's 'Killer Clothing' is Inspired by Infamy
Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion
Noskin Presents the Wildest ONes Yet Collection
Film-Inspired Luxe Fashion Capsules
Emilia Wickstead's 2026 Line is Inspired by Bonjour Tristesse
Film-Inspired Limited-Edition Jewelry Collections
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Ultra-Elegant Holiday Fashion Campaigns
Stuart Weitzman & Keke Palmer Present 'Life of the Party'
Mid-Century Fashion Revivals
Buck Mason Has Collaborated with American Heritage Label Mcgregor
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The Sun Valley Museum of Art Presents the Life & Legacy of Adam West
Classic Fashion Campaigns
Perry Ellis International Marks 70 Years of Its Original Penguin Brand
90s-Inspired Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Pull&Bear's STWD Has Collaborated with PLEASURES
Iconic Athlete-Approved Warm-Weather Fashion
The BOSS x David Beckham Spring 2026 Capsule Drops
Charitable Fashion Shows
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British Sartorial Heritage-Inspired Collections
Vivienne Westwood Presents Its Fall 2025 Line
Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries
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Primark X Victoria Jenkins Unveil an Inclusive Fashion Line for All
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Daniel Simmons Dropped is Spring Menswear Lookbook With New Styles
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Joint Luxury Dress Exhibitions
Christian Dior Partners with Azzedine Alaïa Foundation
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George Cleverley X Zachary Weiss Unveil a Collaborative Capsule
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Made-To-Order Watch Rebrands
Piaget Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Andy Warhol Watch Tribute
Intimate Hollywood-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Christian Cowan Taps Maria Klaumann for Fall 2026
High-End Men's Footwear Editorials
JB Ander Was Spotlighted in MOD Magazine
Nostalgic Fashion Capsules
Selena Gomez's Throwback Collection Revisits Her Most Iconic Roles
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Anti-Bias Fashion Unveilings
Primark Created "Kim Parr" to Challenge Preconceptions
Interior Designer-Approved Newsletters
Kelly Wearstler Unveils New Newsletter 'Wearstlerworld'
African Designers-Focused Fashion Events
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Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Alessandro Michele's Fall 2025 Campaign for Valentino is Alluring
Text-Forward Fashion Capsules
Veronica Beard Taps Thomas Lélu for a Witty Spring Collaboration
Birthday-Celebrating Sculpture Exhibitions
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Celebrity-Backed Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Film is Dubbed ’Twas the Knight Before…
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Iconic Band Apparel Series
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Designer-Led Kids Clothing Collections
The Kristin Ellen Hockman x Edgehill Collection is Chic
Celebrity-Headed Luxury Brands
Christian Louboutin Appoints Jaden Smith as Men's Creative Director
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Iconic Horror-Comedy Jackets
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Purpose-Driven LGBTQ+ Jewelry Brands
Wicked Fabulous Has Unveiled a Redesigned Website
Disaster-Striken New Furniture Exhibits
Ben Willett Showcases the Future Perfect Exhibit
Anniversary-Celebrating Intricate Scarf Lines
Cressida Bell Showcases Great Attention to Detail
Celebrity-Designed Menswear Line
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