Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Plum Silk Taffeta Ballgown Spring/Summer 2019, Runway Look 50 Plum silk taffeta off-the-shoulder ballgown, featuring ruffled sleeves, and bow detailing at front Approximate measurements: Chest 40', waist 32', hips 40', length at back 77', length at front 67', drape sleeve 12' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Custom dyed fabric, it took six weeks for the fabric dying Fabric corset with a rolled over strap running across the arms tight with a knot bow at centre front, frills attached at both sides creating cape short sleeves. Light construction for the floor length skirt starting at low hips level. HOURS OF WORK It took 5 couturiers approx. 450 hours for the making. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £53,400 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