WANTED: If anyone has this gown, or any information on its whereabouts, please let me know!
Thank you for visiting my blog on Nolan Miller couture. I will be featuring items in my collection, as well as items that I admire and hope to acquire some day. I have special interest in Dynasty gowns and wardrobe, as well as gowns made for Elizabeth Taylor. If you would like to share any information on Nolan Miller gowns, wardrobe, or sketches, are interested in selling such items, or would like to chat about my pieces, please contact me at NolanMillerCouture@yahoo.com!
Sunday, May 14, 2017
WANTED: Orange crystal beaded Ginger gown
This gown was is one of the costumes Nolan Miller designed for Tina Louise for "Gilligan's Island." Playing Ginger, the glamorous movie star, this gown could not be more perfect. The character of Ginger was based on Marilyn Monroe and it appears this gown was also. The cut and shape look very similar to what Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy. The gown is made of beaded orange material with dangling crystals sewn throughout. I love this gown as it is very reminiscent of the end of the golden era of glamorous Hollywood.
WANTED: If anyone has this gown, or any information on its whereabouts, please let me know!
WANTED: If anyone has this gown, or any information on its whereabouts, please let me know!
Sunday, May 7, 2017
MOST WANTED: Beige tweed Krystle suit with fox tail wrap
This beige tweed suit is very simple and understated, but is given a big splash of over the top glamour with a lush and bountiful cluster of fox tails. Something about the simplicity and clean lines of the suit combined with the dramatic fur wrap makes this a costume I really love. In terms of the suits and non-evening wear, this ensemble ranks as one of my top favorites. Beige and taupe look wonderful on Linda, and this suit is no exception. This ensemble is my top favorite non-gown costume of Krystle's from "Dynasty." Krystle wears this to the reading of Cecil Colby's will, which leads to some great dialogue between her and Alexis (who was wearing widow's black of course.) Based on a side drawing in the sketch, the display mannequin, and the model from the fashion show, I believe this outfit was originally designed to be worn with a white wide brimmed hat. However Linda did not wear a hat with this outfit on Dynasty.
WANTED: If anyone has this costume, or any information on its whereabouts, please let me know!
WANTED: If anyone has this costume, or any information on its whereabouts, please let me know!
Saturday, February 11, 2017
WANTED: Silver satin fur trimmed Krystle suit
This silver satin suit was worn in the "Dynasty" season 7 cliffhanger and beginning of season 8. The end of season 7 marked the decline of the series, and that was greatly reflected on the costumes as well. Season 8 is generally ruled as the worst season of Dynasty-- and the costumes match. This suit is not the most memorable when compared to the other costumes and suits worn on the show, but it has some nice elements to it- including the silver satin material, the mink fur trim at the bottom of the jacket, and the oriental style jacket closure. The fur trim at the bottom of the jacket is a unique and unusual touch.
WANTED: If anyone has this costume, or any information on its whereabouts, please let me know!

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

Friday, January 27, 2017
MOST WANTED: White with silver foliage designs bustier Elizabeth Taylor gown
Here is another gown in the famous bustier design that Nolan did for Elizabeth through out the mid to late 1980's. The costumes Nolan designed for Elizabeth for her TV movie "Poker Alice" were the inspiration for what would later became Elizabeth's go to awards gown look. Elizabeth loved the way the period gowns she wore in "Poker Alice" accentuated her body in all the right ways-- the synched in corseted waist, pushed up bosom, covered upper arms, and long flowing skirt became her staple look. This gown is enhanced with a silver glitter foliage design through out the white fabric and rhinestones along the décolletage.
WANTED: If anyone has this gown, or any information on its whereabouts, please let me know!
WANTED: If anyone has this gown, or any information on its whereabouts, please let me know!
Sunday, January 8, 2017
WANTED: Black and white assymetrical lapel Alexis suit
Joan Collins first appeared on "Dynasty" wearing a simple black and white suit with a large dramatic hat. This striking look really set the tone for the style of Alexis and her character wore many black and white suits throughout the shows run. Out of the many black and white suits Alexis wore on the show, this is one of my favorites. It is simple but unique in that it has a lapel on only one side of the jacket. The contrasting colors of black and white in the jacket, lapel, and skirt gives it a sleek, modern, and edgy look. The sketch for this suit is stunning, and reveals that a large black and white hat was originally part of this design. Joan wore the large hat with the suit for promotional pictures but when the suit appeared on Dynasty a small white hat was used instead. I prefer the dramatic wide brimmed hat of the original design.
WANTED: If anyone has this costume, or any information on its whereabouts, please let me know!
WANTED: If anyone has this costume, or any information on its whereabouts, please let me know!
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