Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Embroidered Pale Mint Silk Zibeline Gown Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 44 Pale mint silk zibeline off-the-shoulder gown with detachable cape, embroidered on both sides with floral metallic thread, silver bullion, crystals and glass beads Approximate dress measurements: shoulders 19', chest 35', waist 26.5', hips 37', length at back 60', length at front 59', cape 86' x 36' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Fabric corset with off the shoulder straps and straight neckline as base. Embroidery for the entire piece is done on invisible mesh and overlaid on the zibeline as the base. Fitted dress with off the shoulder straps slight volume at the hem and no train at the back. Narrow cape with a rounded hem extending into a train. Mix of silk floss, silver metallic thread, over 5000 glass beads, bugles and xillions, over 1,000 heart shaped sequin and silver and pale gold bullion embroidered in a growing floral design. Embroidery placement grows on the body of the dress and scatter to nothing around the low hip level. Runs along the edges of the cape both front and back being richer and growing a bit from the top and hem of the cape. Took 10 artisans over 1,600 hours. HOURS OF WORK It took 6 couturiers approx. 380hours for the making alone. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £74,000 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