Tuesday, May 20, 2014

WANTED: Sky blue beaded paisley Krystle dress suit

This beautiful suit is comprised of a jacket patterned with a beaded paisley design with beaded horizontal stripes in the background, and a matching long skirt with the same beaded stripes.  Linda wore this for a photo shoot that was used for several Dynasty ads and promos.  Krystle, or really Rita in disguise as Krystle, wore this suit to a party when the Colby family of California came to visit Denver.  I generally gravitate more towards the gowns versus suits and daywear, but as this is very formal and intricate, and basically a gown, I really like it a lot.  I also think the sky blue color is amazing on Linda.

WANTED: If anyone has this gown, or any information on its whereabouts, please let me know!

 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 


Tuesday, May 13, 2014

WANTED: Red floral beaded Barbara Stanwyck gown

This is the gown Nolan designed for Barbara to wear to the 1982 Academy Awards where she won an honorary Oscar.  A few years later Nolan would design an identical gown for her in pink to wear as Constance Colby on Dynasty.  The red gown came with a wool jacket trimmed in sable.  The gown's beaded floral design is very beautiful, as is the gown, but I generally prefer the more voluptuous looking pieces.  This gown definitely has a more matronly and conservative look, due to the modest cut of a high neckline and long sleeves.  I still think it is a very nice piece, but more than the gown, I find the sketch absolutely stunning.  The sketch is detailed like a portrait, and I dare say Nolan did Barbara a few favors when creating her likeness on paper. I would like to own this gown, but Id really love to own the sketch!

WANTED: If anyone has this gown or it's sketch, or any information on their whereabouts, please let me know!

















Saturday, May 3, 2014

MOST WANTED: Red taffeta floral bustier Elizabeth Taylor gown

Elizabeth Taylor had several gowns made by Nolan in this bustier, puffed shoulders, mid-length sleeve design.  Nolan even stated in interviews that he really liked this cut on her.  Elizabeth wore this gown to the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.  I think it is extremely vibrant, interesting, dramatic, and makes her figure look amazing.  I would love to own this gown, and I bet the sketch is gorgeous too (never seen the sketch thus far).

WANTED: If anyone has this gown, or any information on its whereabouts, please let me know!