Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: White Silk Crêpe Tailored Pencil Dress with Embellished Cape Spring/Summer 2014, Runway Look 2 Tailored column midi dress in silk crêpe featuring an attached bolero cape over the shoulders to elbow level, pleated to create a wide boat neckline with a standing rolled collar and a back fastening with mini silk covered buttons Approximate measurements: Shoulders 15', chest 34.5', waist 27.5', hips 37.5', length at back 48', length at front 65', cape length 13', standing collar 2' Footnotes: The hat for this look is being offered in lot 326 Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Over 900 white opaque faceted beads, bugle and seed beads mixed with a variety of over 250 white sequins and pearls and accentuated with intricate silk thread knot details. HOUR OF WORK It took 5 couturiers over 400 hours for the making alone. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £22,700 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