Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Black Velvet Column Gown Spring/Summer 2018, Runway Look 25 Black silk velvet column gown edged with hand stitched devoré ostrich feathers Approximate measurements: Chest 35.5', waist 24.5', hips 38', length at back 54', length at front 58' Footnotes: Identical to Lot 290, however this example was on the runway and smaller in size. Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS High quality silk velvet sourced in Italy for this column corset dress with a back split. Hundreds of hand dyed black feathers are hand stitched to the front of the bodice from both inside and outside of the velvet. HOURS OF WORK It took approx. 300 hours for the making alone. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £35,000 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