Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Embroidered Rose Gold Fishtail Gown Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 26 Rose gold invisible tulle fishtail gown elaborately embroidered with cut flowers, silk thread-work, bullion, petals and crystals Approximate measurements: Chest 34', waist 27', hips 36.5', length at back 80', length at front 68' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Fitted fishtail shape with the skirt extending into a train at the back. Boat neck and long fitted sleeves. Covered buttons along part of the zip at the back for decoration. Created by 18 artisans in over 1,800 hours with over 30,000 xillions and beads mixed with rose gold metallic bullion and silk floss, hand appliqued with laser cut floral lace and encrusted with over 300 3D bullion and silk thread work petals. HOURS OF WORK It took 4 couturiers just over 250 hours for the making alone. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £67,200 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