Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Champagne Chantilly Lace Bridal Gown Autumn/Winter 2017, Runway Look 56 Champagne Chantilly lace bridal gown, hand embroidered with silver and gold bullion, floral silk threadwork, sequins and pearlescent micro beads Approximate measurements: Shoulders 15', chest 34', waist 27', hips 38.5', length to the back 68', length at front 70', sleeves 25', Footnotes: The accompanying veil to this gown is lot 148 The accompanying overskirt to this gown is lot 149 Worn on the runway by Sonam Kapoor. Design Information This exquisite bridal show-stopper is dripping in one hundred thousand Swarovski crystals. The champagne, silk and crystal embroidery is luxuriously embellished with silver and gold bullion, metallic threadwork and 100,000 Swarovski crystals.  The one hundred artisans who worked on this jewellery inspired piece incorporated silk threadwork flowers, enhanced with gold satin heart-shaped sequins and pearlescent micro beads. HOURS OF WORK It took over 8,000 for the hand embroidery alone. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £167,000 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. Lot to be sold without reserve. 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