Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Bridal Gown Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 46 Multi-layered tulle gown featuring duchess satin bustier and kimono sleeves stretching beyond a three-metre train, embroidered all over with 3D silk and metallic threadwork, silver bullion, crystals, pearls, silk organza petals and crystals Approximate measurements: shoulder 15', chest 35', waist 26', length at back 125', length at front 66', sleeves 140' Footnotes: Design Information The gown is constructed from a total of 826 metres of tulle and 46 metres of organza, comprising sixteen layers of off-white tulle, each measuring 46 metres, one layer of champagne tulle measuring 46 metres, and a single layer of off-white organza also measuring 46 metres. Each sleeve incorporates a further 22 metres of tulle. Over ten couturiers worked more than 2,550 accumulated hours to create this exclusive work of art bridal gown. The gown features more than twenty-three different embroidery materials, millions of micro-beads, crystals, and pearls; a white and champagne layered tulle bridal gown with a three-metre train on both skirt and sleeves, hand-embroidered with floral silk and metallic threadwork, silver bullion, crystals, pearls, silk organza, and three-dimensional glass bead flowers. The gown also features thousands of delicate hand-shaped organza flowers, as well as three-dimensional petals and leaves. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £239,400 Important Auction Notice Please note that all Lots in this auction are subject to both VAT at 20% on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer's Premium. If any Lot offered in this auction is exported from the UK within 3 months of the sale date, all VAT may be refunded for an overseas business. VAT on Premium cannot be refunded for non-trade buyers. This is subject to appropriate export documentation being provided. This Lot is being sold As Seen by the Administrators of Ralph & Russo Ventures Limited (in liquidation) with no representations or warranties. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: † † VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing