Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Pale Blue Chiffon and Embellished Lace Peplum Bustier and Lace Trousers Spring/Summer 2014, Runway Look 20 Pale blue pleated chiffon and embellished lace peplum bustier with silk chiffon train and pale blue French Chantilly lace embellished trousers Approximate measurements: Top: Chest 34', waist 27', hips 44', length at back 83', (bodice length 16'), length at front 24'. Trousers: Waist 28', hips 35.5', length at back 41', length at front 40' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION DETAILS Bodice:-Base corset with sweetheart neckline and a structured peplum from waist down-Chiffon strategically pleated across the bodice going into a halter neckline and around the waist to cinch it. The same chiffon is used for the overlay on the peplum extending into a voluminous train-Chiffon draped into rosettes at the waist-Lace panel at the back, framed by chiffon draping-Covered buttons along the CB of the lace panel. Trousers:-Pale blue Chantilly lace for the 'cigarette' trousers--Covered buttons at the leg opening. EMBROIDERY DETAILS Lace embroidered using over 15,000 pale blue glass seed beads, bugles and xillions in a complimentary floral design not following the lace-Embroidered by skilled artisans in over 1,100 hours HOURS OF WORK It took five couturiers over 300 hours for the making of this ensemble. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £38,300 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