
Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Floral Silk Trousers and Corset Trousers: Autumn/Winter 2018, Runway Look 30 Tonal black, off white and pale pink floral printed silk twill wide leg trousers, enhanced by black Chantilly lace appliqué, glass stones and micro-beads, edged in black devoré ostrich feathers, completed by a lilac/grey silk satin bodice (2) Approximate measurements: Bodice: chest 32', waist 24.5', length at back 22', length at front 21'. Trousers: Waist 34', hips, 39.5', length 42' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Double silk satin bodysuit with in built-corset. A rich embroidery embellishment of jet glitter lace cut-outs, which were hand appliqued onto this feminine floral print. A team of 5 skilled couturiers placed the cut out lace on top of the silk twill. This process alone took one week to be completed. Embellished with glass stones and micro beading, following the feminine flow of the design. 10 Artisans delicately mixed the soft palette of lavender, rose water and crystal satin, using over 1,000 crystal xilions in over 300 hours. The look is finished off with clusters of jet burnt ostrich feathers to the hem of the trousers legs and sleeves. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £25,000 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





















