Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Off-White Double Duchess Bridal Gown Spring/Summer 2018, Runway Look 56 Off-white double duchess bridal gown, featuring draped bodice and floral ruching, hand embroidered with pearlescent micro beads, 3D Swarovski jewelled leaves, silk floss flowers and intricate metallic silk thread-work, very full skirt with boned underlayers Approximate measurements: Chest 32', waist 26.5', length at back 110', length at front 60' Footnotes: The corresponding veil to this dress is lot 119 Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Created with silk satin duchesse fabric and encrusted with approx. 3,000 3D Swarovski jewelled leaves, 100,000 micro beads, hand embroidered silk floss thread flowers and over 1,200 metres of cord. Created by 30 specialist embroiderers who worked for approx. 2,000 hours. The skirt features a handmade ruched effect technique that had to be applied by hand by four specialists, taking more than 200 hours to be put together. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £245,000 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