My collection: Sketch of red chiffon Krystle gown

This is the Nolan Miller sketch for the red matte chiffon gown worn by Linda Evans.  This gown was made for Linda's role as Krystle, and the design was also used for the McCall's "Dynasty Collection" dress pattern kits.  Linda did not ever wore this design on the show, but she did wear the gown for the photo shoot for McCall's as well as to a personal event.  This sketch is done on large sketch board.  The back of the sketch has hand written notes stating "# 12 - Linda Evans - Krystle - Dynasty".  This leads me to believe that this design was made for Linda to wear on the show and perhaps the scene got cut or a different gown was used instead.

If anyone has any information on where Linda wore this design, or the location of the actual gown, please let me know!



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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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!

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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOST WANTED: Black velvet floral beaded Elizabeth Taylor gown

Even though this is not Dynasty worn, this is my ultimate and favorite Nolan Miller creation.  Along with the Dynasty wardrobe, Nolan designed personal wardrobe for many glamorous stars of the 1980's including Elizabeth Taylor.  Elizabeth wore this gown to several functions, but most notably to the 1985 Golden Globes where she won the Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement award.  I think the design of this gown is so unique.  A simple and elegant cut enhanced with cascading vines of leaves and flora in silver beads and clear rhinestones.  The beading and rhinestones set against the black velvet material creates a very alluring and dramatic contrast in color and texture.  I find the most unique feature to the vine of leaves and flowers that runs across the décolletage.  I love this gown on so many levels. I don't think it gets anymore glamorous or beautiful than this piece!

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

 

MOST WANTED: White beaded with gold leaf appliqués Krystle gown

This is one of my top 5 favorite Krystle gowns.  Krystle wore many beautiful white and beige/nude beaded gowns on the show, and this is one of them.  Those two colors were definitely Krystle's signature palette when it came to the formal gowns.  Quite a contrast to Alexis' dramatic gowns in red, pink, and gold.  This gown was worn in several episodes.  It was first worn in season 4 during a family cocktail party at the Carrington mansion, where Fallon and Jeff announced their re-engagement.  Krystle also wore this gown in a scene at La Mirage and it was worn by Rita impersonating Krystle in season 6 while attending a charity function which was filmed for the Denver News, which was viewed by Krystle who was locked up in the attack at the Delta Rho horse ranch!  Linda wore this gown to the People's Choice Awards in 1984 where she won Favorite Actress and Dynasty won Favorite Show.

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