Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: Pale Lavender Silk Organza Embroidered Gown Spring/Summer 2015, Runway Look 12 Pale lavender silk organza gown with inviable tulle sheer neckline and floral silk thread-work embroidery Approximate measurements: Shoulders 14.5', chest 32', waist 25', length at back 98', length at front 67', sleeve 5' Footnotes: Design Information CONSTRUCTION and EMBROIDERY DETAILS No corset with fitted bodice and a sheer neckline continuing into small cape sleeves. Voluminous flared skirt with pleats around the waist. Skirt made up of 2-3 layers of organza and has a train at the back. Covered buttons (functional) only on the sheer part of the bodice. Plain narrow organza belt at the waist. Shades of silk floss mixed with silver metallic thread, embroidered in a floral pattern-3D thread work leaves and petals around the sleeve hem and top of neckline. Made by 20 specialist hand thread-work artisans in over 2,500 hours HOURS OF WORK It took 5 couturiers over 350 hours for the making alone. Provenance From the Ralph & Russo Archive Original RRP Incl. VAT £46,800 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