Richard Blackwell

Richard Blackwell
Born
Richard Sylvan Selzer

(1922-08-29)August 29, 1922
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York
United States
DiedOctober 19, 2008(2008-10-19) (aged 86)
Occupation(s)Journalist, fashion critic, actor
Years active1938–1998
PartnerRobert L. Spencer

Richard Blackwell (August 29, 1922 – October 19, 2008) was an American fashion critic, journalist, television and radio personality, artist, former child actor and former fashion designer, sometimes known just as Mr. Blackwell. He was the creator of the "Ten Worst Dressed Women List", an annual awards presentation he unveiled in January of each year. He published the "Fabulous Fashion Independents" list and an annual Academy Awards fashion review, both of which receive somewhat less media attention. His partner of sixty years, Beverly Hills hairdresser Robert L. Spencer, was also his manager. He wrote two books, Mr. Blackwell: 30 Years of Fashion Fiascos and an autobiography, From Rags to Bitches.[1][2]

  1. ^ Blackwell (1991)
  2. ^ Blackwell (1995)