Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: White Multi-Layered Satin Organza Skirt with a Red Corset Top Skirt: Autumn/Winter 2015, Runway Look 7; Top: Spring/Summer 2017, Runway Look 5 Multi-layered single satin organza skirt with high waist band and back train, together with a red corset embellished in a baroque hypertube-painting style (2) Approximate measurements: Corset: Chest 37.5', waist 29', length at back 9', length at front 13.5'. Skirt: Waist 29', length at back 58', length at front 34' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Layered organza skirt with multiple flared tiers. Each tier is shorter at the front and longer at the back finally extending into a small train. Wide waist band that makes the skirt high waisted with frayed strips of organza applied on the waistband for texture. Approx. 20-30 layers of organza in the skirt using up at least 40 metres of fabric. Corset longer at front finished in a rounded-shape. Fully embellished in an intricate design achieve with the Hypertube painting technique. HOURS OF WORK: It took 4 couturiers approx. 200 hours to make the skirt only. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £29,000 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