Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Silver Embroidered Silk Zibeline Gown Spring/Summer 2015, Runway Look 8 Variation exclusively made for Harrods Silver silk faille gown with strapless corseted bodice and straight neckline, floral threadwork and three-dimensional hand embroidered crystal flower buds Approximate measurements: chest 34', waist 25', length at back 73', length at front 42' Footnotes: Design Information Created by 15 specialist artisans over 1,200 hours, the embroidery is executed in silk threadwork intertwined with silver metallic threads. The surface incorporates over 500 hand-crafted three-dimensional buds and flowers. The embroidery is concentrated densely at the bodice, extending from the hip and gradually dispersing towards the hem. It took over 6 couturiers approximately 400 hours to create this look. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £52,600 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