Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Black Duchess Silk and Velvet Strapless Gown Spring/Summer 2014, Runway Look 8 Black duchess silk and velvet strapless gown with sheer pleated French silk chiffon skirt and black embellishment Approximate measurements: Chest 34', waist 26.5', hips 33', length at back 54', length at front 60' Footnotes: Worn on stage by Nancy Ajram Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Fabric corset, the main body in black duchess silk with overlay black velvet panel with rounded corners, fitted to high hip before the skirt starts. Flared skirt made of single layer of sunray pleated chiffon with small train at the back and thigh high slit. Three bands of embroidery on the body-under bust, waist and high hip, created with hundreds of jet-black glass cut beads and crystals in linear design. HOURS OF WORK It took 4 couturiers approx. 280 hours for the making alone. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £29,400 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