Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: White Embellished Silk Crêpe Marocain Suit Spring/Summer 2014, Runway Look 4 White silk crêpe marocain embellished suit with black cuffs, together with a black silk chiffon collar with bow and a black crocodile leather belt (4) Approximate measurements: Jacket: Shoulders 15.5', chest 35', waist 27.5', length at back 25', length at front 25', sleeve 18.5'. Trousers: Waist 32', hips 37.5', length at back 41', length at front 40' Footnotes: Identical to Lot 300, however, this suit was featured on the runway and is smaller in size. Annexe CITES II-B This lot is subject to CITES export/import restrictions and may only be shipped to addresses within the UK or collected from our London saleroom. Please contact the department for further details. Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Jacket:-Plain notched collar- ¾ sleeves with faux turn up cuffs-Cuffs made in black satin-Pleated peplum from waist down-Contrasting black croc leather belt with rectangular buckle at the waist Bow & Collar :-Made like an accessory where the chiffon bow is attached to a satin collar with the tails tucked into the jacket . Trousers:-Tailored trousers with press crease both front and back-Trousers taper at the hem to achieve slim fit-Embroidery grows from the waist down to slightly further than the hips only on the side seams Created by 8 skilled artisans in 10 days using over 2,000 white opaque faceted beads, bugle and seed beads mixed with variety of over 500 white sequins and pearls and accentuated with intricate silk thread knot details. HOURS OF WORK It took 5 couturiers approx. 450 hours for the making of this look. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £31,000 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: † Y † VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium. Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing