Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: White Double Duchess Mini Bridal Dress with Cape Spring/Summer 2020, Runway Look 48 White double duchess and tulle-off the-shoulder mini dress, featuring a four-metre cape adorned with silk chiffon, tulle, organza and taffeta three-dimensional flowers, enriched by pearls, xilions and pearlescent sequins Approximate measurements: Chest 42', length at back 27', train 145' x 75' , front length 29', strap over arms 3' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS 100% silk off white double duchesse for the straps. White invisible tulle for the main dress and main cape 100% silk single satin organza for layering All from Italy, it took four weeks only to get the fabric. EMBROIDERY DETAILS Navette & Teardrop stones in frames / Sew-on / Xilion/ Pearls / Cut-dana /Schlaepfer sequins / Sequins / Sew on. Over 130mt of tulle, taffeta and organza used for the 3D flower technique. HOURS OF WORK It took over 150 hours for pattern cutting and artwork alone. Over 300hrs for the embroidery and over 600 hours for the making. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £126,000 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