Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Mint and Cornflower Blue Silk Chiffon Gown Autumn/Winter 2019, Runway Look 13 Mint and cornflower blue silk chiffon gown featuring a diagonally hand pleated bodice adorned with plissé silk organza flower and frill embellishment Approximate measurements: Chest 33', waist 26', length at back 53', length at front from shoulder 65' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS Mint and cornflower blue silk chiffon sourced in Italy. In built corset Hand manipulated fabric flowers and frills embellishments. Hand micro and sunray diagonal pleating for the bodice and vertical hand pleating for the skirt. All made by skilled couturiers, approx. 400 hours. HOURS OF WORK It took four couturiers approx. 300 hours for the making alone. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £42,000 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