Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Pale Ivory and Pink Organza Ruffled Gown Spring/Summer 2015, Runway Look 37 Pale ivory with hand painted pink dégradé silk organza gown featuring silk gazar layers of ruffles Approximate measurements: Chest 32', waist 27', length at back 75', length at front 59' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Off-the-shoulder shoulder fitted bodice in silk crepe marocain. Organza and gazar hand cut in the shape of petals and draped on the bodice, each organza petal is individually hand painted and hand stitched. Same technique is applied to the floor length skirt ruffles. HOURS OF WORK It took 6 couturiers and specialist artisans over 750 hours to complete this gown. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £78,200 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