Richard Blackwell, the highly acerbic designer, best known for his highly critical lists of celebrity fashion disasters just passed away on 20 October 2008, age 86. Those celebrities who make it to his ‘worst-dressed’ list are guaranteed not just a mild criticism from him but a severe and unforgiving slap on their faces. To give you an idea, Queen Elizabeth 2 of Great Britain was described as “Was she the palace Christmas tree or just a royal clown?”.

Pretty sure that not many of these celebrities are crying right now.

“Yes, when it comes to couture chaos, guess it’s all in a name!” About Fergie.

“She resembles a tattered toothpick-trapped in a hurricane.” About Mary Olsen and Kate Olsen, better known as Olsen Twins.

“A dazzling singer who puts good taste through the wardrobe wringer.” About Christina Aguilera.

“When push comes to shove, no one’s fashion is tackier and wackier than funky, punky Love!” About Courtney Love.

“garish taste” AboutEva Longoria.

Celine Dion

“Paris’ ‘designer’ is obviously on vacation -this is one Hilton that should be closed for renovation.” About Paris Hilton.

“The Duchess of Dowdy.” About Camilla Parker-Bowles

“Forget the fashion spice, wearing a skirt would suffice! In one skinny-mini monstrosity after another, pouty Posh can really wreck-em.” About Victoria Beckham

“Her Supreme Court battle proves every fashion ‘dog’ has their day – unless she’s mistaken for ‘Queen Kong.’” About Ana Nicole Smith.

“Her bra-topped collection of Madonna rejects are pure fashion overkill.” About Britney Spears.

“Let’s crown her the tacky temptress of Wisteria Lane!” About Nicollette Sheridan.

“Exploding beehives above, tacky polka-dots below, she’s part 50’s carhop horror.” About Amy Winehouse

“She’s a global fashion curse.” About Jessica Simpson.

Kelly Osborn.

“Overhyped and underdressed, What’s happened to Lindsay? When it comes to fashion, she’s in a schizophrenic frenzy!” About Lindsay Lohan

“Shrink-wrapped cheesecake.” About Mariah Carey.