Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: White Silk Organza Fishtail Gown with Bolero Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 42 White silk organza fishtail gown with attached bolero, lavishly embroidered with crystals, silk organza flower appliqué and vinyl petals Approximate measurements: Chest 34.5', waist 27', hips 36', length at back 63', length at front 64', cape drop from shoulder 12.5' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION AND EMBROIDERY DETAILS Fitted dress around the bodice and long skirt. All over embroidered with approx. 10,000 hand stitched white crystals. Attached cape embellished with hundreds of hand manipulated silk organza flowers hand appliqued. Same hand embellishment for band at the of the skirt. HOURS OF WORK It took over 1,200 hours to create this gown. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £82,600 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