Ralph & Russo Haute Couture Exclusive: Custom Made White Embellished Silk Crepe Marocain Suit Spring/Summer 2014, Runway Look 4 Jacket with plain notched collar and three-quarter length sleeves, paired with tailored trousers featuring a press crease to the front and back, embroidery extends from the waist to slightly below the hips along the side seams Approximate measurements: Jacket: Shoulders 16', chest 38', waist 32', length at back 23', length at front 63', sleeve 24', sleeve 23'; Trousers: Waist 32.5', hips 38', length at back 39', length at front 38' Footnotes: Identical to Lot 127 (Spring/Summer 2014, runway look 4); however, this suit is custom made and does not include the belt and collar and larger in size. Design Information CONSTRUCTION AND EMBROIDERY DETAILS Jacket with plain notched collar and three-quarter sleeves, paired with tailored trousers featuring a press crease to the front and back. Embroidery extends from the waist to slightly below the hips along the side seams. Created by eight skilled artisans over ten days using more than 2,000 white opaque faceted beads, bugle beads and seed beads, combined with over 500 white sequins and pearls, and accented with intricate silk thread knot detailing. HOURS OF WORK Approximately 450 hours of work by five couturiers were required to complete this look. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £31,000 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