Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Pale Pink Jacquard Tulle Cocktail Dress Spring/Summer 2018, Runway Look 4 Pale pink jacquard tulle off-the-shoulder cocktail dress embellished in a baroque design with metallic glass bugles, xilion and edged in devoré ostrich feathers Approximate measurements: Band across shoulders 42', chest 31', waist 26', hips 36', length at back 46', length at front 50', feather strap over arm 6' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Strapless mesh corset with a straight neckline as the base. Folded over band across the neckline continuing over the arms. Fitted pencil dress with a slightly flared panel at the hem. Skirt finishing around mid-calf level Dusty pink hexagonal lace has been enhanced with silk xillions and a contrasting baroque design made of micro cut, metallic thread and paillettes. Devore ostrich feathers embroidered on the band around the shoulders and the skirt hem. It took 11 artisans 9 days to fully hand-embroider using over 5,000 devore ostrich feathers and more than 3,000 glass bugles. HOURS OF WORK Took 5 couturiers approx. 250 hours to put this together Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £59,300 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