Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a White Silk Organza Off-the-Shoulder Cocktail Dress Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 33 White silk organza off-the-shoulder cocktail dress with a straight neckline and fitted bodice, featuring a wide off-the-shoulder band, fully embroidered with feathers, sequins and glass beads, layered skirt with pleats at the waistline Approximate measurements: chest 33', waist 25', length at back 41', length at front 44' Footnotes: Design Information Over 20,000 white, lavender and black coquille feathers are hand-cut to form petals and individually assembled into flowers for the all-over embroidery. The surface also incorporates over 5,000 black velvet hand-cut and moulded flowers by Legeron, together with mini sequin flowers. These elements are combined with more than 50,000 glass seed beads and Xilion crystals to create an overall scattered design. Created by specialist artisans over more than 2,500 hours. The dress was assembled by five couturiers in just over 300 hours. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £74,100 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