Thursday, May 19, 2016

MOST WANTED: Dynasty Sketches

I am searching for original Nolan Miller sketches. I am interested in all of Nolan's colored sketches but in particular the sketches made for Dynasty, especially for Linda, Joan, and Diahann (and even more so their formal gowns), and also the formal gowns made for Elizabeth Taylor. But any of the large colored sketches by Nolan interest me (such as the ones posted below).

WANTED: If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of original Nolan Miller sketches, please let me know!








































Tuesday, May 10, 2016

MOST WANTED: Red beaded with rhinestone trim Elizabeth Taylor gown

Nolan made this gown for Elizabeth Taylor's appearance on the television show "Hotel."  This design is very similar to a black beaded gown Joan Collins wore on "Dynasty" around the same time period.  Elizabeth's gown came with a matching red beaded wrap trimmed in brown mink.  It is a gorgeous gown, but this is not one of my top favorites of Nolan's creations for her.  I also don't think this bright red color suits Elizabeth's complexion as well as some of the other colors she wore.  I think this gown looks like something more for Joan on "Dynasty." Regardless, I still think it is a great and desirable piece.

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












Wednesday, May 4, 2016

WANTED: Purple metallic sequin Alexis gown

This gown is another that is 80's style to the max with multi-colored metallic fabric in hues of purple, black, silver, and green, covered in sequins, with large puff shoulders.  The pattern of the fabric has a marbled look.  This design was originally cut above the knee with a high center slit, which is how it was worn by Joan Collins when it appeared on "Dynasty".  At some point this outfit was later turned into a full length gown.  I think the full length version has a more dramatic, elegant, and formal appeal, where as the shorter version loses points for lacking all of these qualities and, dare I say, looking a bit cheap!  Not something I would expect a wealthy, sophisticated, middle-aged woman like Alexis to wear-- no matter how great she looks in it!

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












Saturday, April 23, 2016

WANTED: Blue beaded Sable dress suit

This is a stunning costume with an equally beautiful sketch.  The suit is covered in bugle beads, accentuated with large iridescent square beads, and comes with a matching veiled hat and dyed blue fur muff.  I love the dramatic and old Hollywood feel of this costume.  It was originally designed for Joan Collins to wear on "Dynasty", but for whatever reason ended up being worn by Stephanie Beacham on "The Colbys".  It is a shame that this piece was not worn on the more prominent show and by the more prominent actress as it was intended.  Based on the actual design, this costume ranks very highly on my list of most beautiful costumes by Nolan, but because it was not worn on Dynasty by Joan it is not higher on my list of pieces I hope to acquire.

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