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Best of 2008: Rest In Peace

FabSugar — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:00:22 -0800

This year, our condolences were not only extended to people, they were also given to businesses. It was the gasp heard around the world when Yves Saint Laurent passed in June. Mr. Blackwell, the man known for his annual worst-dressed list, also left us, as did Pinup queen Bettie Page. But more shocking were the deaths of longstanding retail stores such as Mervyn's and Steve & Barry's. What's more, Bill Blass decided to close its doors and the great Valentino Gharavani retired. Let's pay homage.

Valentino bids adieu to the fashion world.
Rest In Peace Yves Saint Laurent.
Rest In Peace Mr. Blackwell.
Rest In Peace Mervyn's.

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Steve & Barry's' final blow.
RIP Pinup queen Bettie Page.
The end of Bill Blass.

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Fab Flash: Rest In Peace Mr. Blackwell

FabSugar — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:00:22 -0700

Cheeky fashion critic, Mr. Blackwell, suffered from an intestinal infection and has passed at the age of 86. Known for his annual worst-dressed list, Mr. Blackwell taunted some of Hollywood's best for their questionable taste in clothes.

"I merely said out loud what others were whispering. It's not my intention to hurt the feelings of these people. It's to put down the clothing they're wearing," said Mr. Blackwell in a past interview.

Mr. Blackwell, born Richard Sylvan Selzer, issued his first celebrity fashion critique in 1960 and continued until his death. His grandest moments also included hosting his own show Mr. Blackwell Presents in 1968 and designing his own clothing line. Mr. Blackwell was a fun and gregarious addition to the industry and will always be remembered.
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