Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: White Silk Organza and Black Crystal Cocktail Dress Autumn/Winter 2017, Runway Look 3 White silk organza pleated ruffle cocktail dress with monochrome crystal, glass beads and ribbon woven hand embroidery Approximate measurements: Chest 33.5', waist 25', hips 36', length at back 46', length at front 48' Footnotes: Worn by Alison Brie to the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards Design Information This monochrome embroidery is made by skilfully intertwining and weaving hundreds of metres of white faceted beads, frizette and black organza ribbons to create a bespoke tweed effect. The layers of crystal pleated organza have been enriched with diamond-shaped crystal Swarovski elements and two thousand black 4mm Swarovski cubes. HOURS OF WORK It took approx. 300 hours just for the making. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £47,800 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