Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: White Silk Crêpe Cady Embellished Gown Spring/Summer 2018, Runway Look 48 White silk crêpe cady sleeveless gown and asymmetric cape, featuring a cowl neckline and gold-foiled Baroque design enhanced by gold Swarovski crystals, pearls and silk floss thread-work Approximate measurements: Chest 35', waist 29.5', hips 37.5', length at back 62', length at front 64', back drape 68' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS This gold-foiled Baroque design, engineered to flatter the contours of the body, has been screen printed on white silk crepe cady base. The baroque print is enhanced with over 30,000 Swarovski crystals, Japanese pearls and silk floss thread taking 1,150 hours to hand embellish. HOURS OF WORK It took approx. 450 hours just for the making of this dress. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £65,900 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