Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: White Silk Crêpe Strapless Gown with Black Embellishment Spring/Summer 2014, Runway Look 11 White silk crêpe strapless gown with black and white silk gazar draped bustle and applique embellishment Approximate measurements: Chest 36', waist 27', hips 38', length at back 73', length at front 61', side bow 32' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Silk crepe tailored corset column dress featuring a side voluminous silk gazar drape creating a train at the side-back. A black 32' silk gazar bow standing at the top of the drape and up to the corset. Handmade 3D effect flowers in black velvet and silk with Perspex details and silk embroidery are hand stitched to the drape, growing from the waistline and down, showing through the bow. HOURS OF WORK It took over 400 hours for the making alone. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £34,200 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