Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Black and Silver Playsuit with Train Spring/Summer 2019, Runway Look 42 Black and silver silk jacquard playsuit, with a draped overskirt, featuring a plunging neckline and perforated crystal embroidery in a leopard design, finished with a textured silver snake scale belt Approximate measurements: Dress: Chest 33.5', waist 28', length at back 71', length at front 50'. Attached shorts: Waist 28', hips 38', length 14' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS No corset. Playsuit with a plunging V-shaped neckline as base. Overskirt is fully attached to the playsuit and is made of single layer of fabric layered with double organza to give structure and has organic and asymmetric cowl like drapes all around. Embellished belt at the waist. Cut out embroidery on both playsuit and overskirt. Each cut out is edged using over 40,000 crystals, jet and black diamond xillions, foiled sew-on mixed with silver lined seed beads accentuated with navette stones. Created by skilled specialist artisans over 3,500 hours HOURS OF WORK It took 8 couturiers and artisans over 650 hours for the making alone. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £93,900 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