Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Pale Blue Silk Georgette Embellished Gown with Black Velvet Belt Spring/Summer 2014, Runway Look 19 Fishtail gown with puddle train in double silk georgette embroidered all over with glass beads Approximate measurements: Chest 33.5', waist 26.5', hips 36.5', length at back 70', length at front 57' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION NOTES No corset, the bodice has a 'blouson-like' feel with gathers at the waist, with double straps, one of which goes into a V-shape at the back. Very soft fishtail shaped skirt with more volume and a small puddle train at the back Black velvet belt finishing in a bow at the back with tails extending till about knee level. EMBROIDERY DETAILS Parallel linear embroidery of over 20,000 clear and silver micro thin beads made in over 1,500 hours by 15 specialist artisans.-Neckline and straps lined with the same embroidery HOURS OF WORK It took four couturiers just over 250 hours for the making. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £32,300 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