Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: White Silk Crêpe Pencil Gown with Embellished Structured Drape Spring/Summer 2014, Runway Look 13 White silk crêpe pencil gown with embellished tulle and structured silk gazar drape Approximate measurements: Shoulders 15', chest 31', waist 27', hips 37.5', length at back 82', length at front 63', sleeve 24', front fan drape 47'. Footnotes: Design Information FABRIC DETAILS Main body of the dress in crepe marocain with invisible mesh neckline and sleeves. Fan drape in gazar. CONSTRUCTION NOTES Corseted base dress with a sweetheart neckline. Skirt has volume and puddle train at the back. Neckline and long sleeves embroidered on invisible mesh. Fan shaped draping using gazar at the front going across the body and just from the waist down at the back. Wide belt in crepe at the waist, and covered buttons along the mesh back of the dress and along the sleeve opening (both functional). EMBROIDERY DETAILS Mix of tulle encased navette stones, over 1,000 white opaque faceted beads and seed beads, silver cut beads, and crystals embroidered by three specialist artisans in over 350 hours in an intricate design on the bodice, growing down the sleeves and the hips of the dress. HOURS OF WORK It took 5 couturiers approx. 300 hours for the making. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £33,500 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