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The Haute Couture Archive of Ralph & Russo
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: an Angelina Jolie Worn Custom Made Gown
2013
A white strapless silk crêpe peplum dress with intricate buttons to the reverse and rose gold tone metal detailing at the waist
Approximate measurements: bust 33', waist 26', front length from waist 28', back length from waist 28', hips 36.5'
Footnotes:
As worn by Angelina Jolie to the premiere of 'World War Z' in Berlin, 2013.
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Angelina Jolie Shows Us Exactly How To Wear A Peplum
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Chi-Ling Lin Worn Custom Made Gown
2013
Soft peach Chantilly lace gown with a sweetheart corset, sheer neckline and cap sleeves, enriched with glass bead and rose gold crystal embellishments
Approximate measurements: bust 31', waist 25', front length 62', back length from lower back 52', hips 34'
Footnotes:
As worn by actress and model Chi-Ling Lin to the Longines Cup Gala Dinner in Barcelona, 2013.
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From the Ralph & Russo Archive
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£49,800
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Sonam Kapoor Worn Gown
Spring/Summer 2014, Runway Look 10
Royal blue gazar silk organza and crêpe marocain off-the-shoulder ballgown with bustle, strapless and corseted with pencil skirt, cowl-like draping on the sides and a train at the back, with a fabric covered belt at the waist
Approximate measurements: bust 35', waist 27', front length from waist 47', back length 83', hips 38'
Footnotes:
As worn by Sonam Kapoor to the premiere of 'The Sea of Trees', at the Cannes Film Festival, 2015.
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Sonam Kapoor In Ralph & Russo Couture
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- This gown took 4 couturiers approximately 350 hours to complete
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From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£39,000
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Sonam Kapoor Worn Ensemble
Spring/Summer 2014, Runway Look 17
Pale blue silk satin organza full skirt with black crystal embroidery in cascading floral design and featuring four layers to create volume, with a matching black silk organza appliqué top (2)
Approximate measurements: Shirt, bust 35', front length 24', back length 23', shoulder width from back 15', sleeve length from shoulder 24' + Skirt, waist 25', front length 30', back length 30'
Footnotes:
The skirt was worn by Sonam Kapoor to the Hello! Hall of Fame Awards in 2014, which she paired with a black jacket. The embellishment on the skirt was inspired by the romance of an archetypical French garden, or 'Jardin à la française.'
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Sonam Kapoor In Ralph & Russo Couture
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- 3D embroidery- every flower was handmade and applied on the skirt
- Three different embroidery techniques were used
- It took one embroiderer two weeks to make the appliqué embroidery on the top
- It took three embroiders 2.5 weeks to complete the embroidery on the skirt
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From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£33,900
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Kim Kardashian Worn Custom Made Skirt
2014
A gunmetal and elaborate crystal embroidered high-waisted fishtail skirt and matching bolero (2)
Approximate measurements: Skirt, waist 32', front length from waist 44', back length from waist 54', hips 42' + Bolero, front length from waist 11', sleeves length 25'
Footnotes:
This skirt was worn by Kim Kardashian to the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London, 2014. The reality TV star wore a black latex bustier-style bodysuit underneath the Ralph & Russo ensemble for the London event, where she was awarded the 'Woman Of The Year Award.'
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Kim wore a couture Ralph and Russo beaded skirt and a Atsuko Kudo latex bodysuit./
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Elaborated crystal embroidery on tulle base
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Autumn/Winter 2014, Runway Look 13
Pale oyster silk crêpe pencil gown with illusion buttons to reverse, together with a sheer tulle heavily embellished pearl and crystal full length cape (2)
Approximate measurements: Dress, bust 33', waist 26', front length 65', back length 64', hips 38' + Cape, front length 68', back length 67', shoulder 15'
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From the Ralph & Russo Archive
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£65,000
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Autumn/Winter 2014, Runway Look 20
Midnight blue silk double duchess off-the-shoulder ballgown with voluminous skirt, featuring pockets and pleated belt around the waist
Approximate measurements: bust 31', waist 27', front length 65', back length 105'
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- It took 4 couturiers approx. 400 hours to make this gown
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From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£39,540
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Fan Bingbing Worn Gown
Autumn/Winter 2014, Runway Look 24
Crimson red silk double duchess pencil ballgown with bustle train
Approximate measurements: bust 33', waist 24', dress length from shoulder 56', train length 88'
Footnotes:
As worn by Fan Bingbing to the Moët & Chandon Party in Shanghai, 2014.
Design Information
Fabric Details:
- 15 metres of Burgundy Double Silk Satin Lining from Italy
- 83 metres of Silk Double Duchess from Italy
- It took 3 Couturiers 350 hours to make this gown
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From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£32,500
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: an Aishwarya Rai Worn Gown
Autumn/Winter 2014, Runway Look 27
Dove grey silk gazar layered ballgown with crystal, feather, perspex and velvet embellishment
Approximate measurements: bust 34', waist 29', front length 33' (22' from waist), back length 60'
Footnotes:
As worn by actress and former Miss World, Aishwarya Rai, to the Cannes Film Festival, 2015.
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is simply fabulous in Ralph & Russo couture
Design Information
Fabric Details:
- Main fabric is silk gazar from Italy
- Bodice lining in double silk satin from Italy
- Black velvet used for the flower appliqué
- Perspex details used for the flowers
Embroidery Details:
- Hand-made 3D effect flowers in black velvet, with Perspex details and silk embroidery are applied to the bodice
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£39,500
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Autumn/Winter 2014, Runway Look 33
Midnight blue and black tulle ballgown with crystal velvet and feather embellishment, straight neckline and full skirt
Approximate measurements: bust 40', waist 32', front length 55', back length 60'
Footnotes:
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Velvet flowers adorned with crystal and dyed feathers are scattered all over the bodice and on the skirt from the waist down
Hours Required To Create The Look:
- It took 5 Couturiers and embroiders 450 hours to make this gown
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From the Ralph & Russo Archive
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£38,870
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Ralph & Russo
Autumn/Winter 2014, Runway Look 35
Lavender and black pleated tulle ballgown with fan shaped appliqués spreading from waist
Approximate measurements: bust 35', waist 26', front length 59', back length 63'
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Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Fan motif appliqué made from hand-pleated black rigid tulle and embellished with metal and crystal beads and sequins
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£37,500
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Kylie Minogue Worn Gown
Spring/Summer 2015, Runway Look 13
Cornflower blue silk tulle hand pleated gown with one shoulder draped detailing
Approximate measurements: bust 32', waist 25', front length 57', back length 55', hips 34'
Footnotes:
As worn by Kylie Minogue to the Oscars Vanity Fair After Party in 2015.
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Kylie Minogue In Ralph & Russo Couture
Design Information
- Approximately 150 hours by four couturiers
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£34,400
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Blake Lively Worn Gown
Spring/Summer 2015, Runway Look 16
White faille mid-length structured dress with off-the-shoulder neckline, monochrome hand embroidery and cornflower blue, white and black silk and leather flowers
Approximate measurements: waist 24', bust 27', front length 47'
Footnotes:
As worn by Blake Lively to the Allure Magazine Cover Party in 2015.
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Blake Lively In Ralph & Russo Couture
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£49,450
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4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Spring/Summer 2015, Runway Look 18
White silk faille strapless gown with straight neckline, flared skirt with pleats to waist and train at the back, accompanied with a hand embroidered midnight blue silk zibeline voluminous sleeve coat (2)
Approximate measurements: Coat, bust 34', waist 27', length 66' from front, 92' from back + Dress, chest 26', 23.5', front length 58', back length 75'
Footnotes:
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Two-tone floral embroidery using a mix of midnight blue and black silk floss
- Over 3000 bugle and seed beads, over 2500 crystal sew-ons, over 1350 xilions and over 250 Swarovski crystal briolettes made by 18 artisans in over 2000 hours
Hours Required To Create The Look:
- It took 6 couturiers approximately 500 hours to put together
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
Dress: £23,950
Coat: £37,400
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Spring/Summer 2015, Runway Look 20
White silk gazar gown featuring mint lining with glass bead and leather petal embellishment
Approximate measurements: bust 30', waist 25', front length 58', back length 60', hips 35'
Footnotes:
Design Information
Construction Notes:
- Strapless corset with a slightly curved neckline as the base
- Fitted body till low hip
- Flared skirt starts from low hip level
- Skirt is short at the front (approx. knee level) and extends into a train at the back
Embroidery Details:
- Ornate design of over 10,000 golden beads
- Over 15,000 white beads with hints of mint coated beads
- Over 500 hand-cut Napa petals
- Over 2000 pearl beads
- Over 1000 hand-cut embossed flower sequins
- Over 100 gold plated flat beads
Hours Required To Create The Look:
-It took 5 couturiers approx. 400 hours to make this gown
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£66,000
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Gwyneth Paltrow Worn Gown
Spring/Summer 2015, Runway Look 22
Eau de Nil silk chiffon gown with bell sleeves, linear glass bead embellishment, inset with hand pleated silk chiffon inserts to create a floaty effect, and delicate buttons running along the full length of the front
Approximate measurements: waist 27', chest 32', hips 38', 60' long
Footnotes:
As worn by Gwyneth Paltrow to the amFAR charity event in Los Angeles in 2015 to raise funds for AIDs research.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Stuns on the amFAR
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Irregular linear embroidery using around 15,000 clear and silver micro thin beads, made in over 1200 hours
- This gown took 800 hours to complete
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£26,600
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Jourdan Dunn Worn Gown
Spring/Summer 2015, Runway Look 29
Black tulle strapless fishtail gown with floral silk thread hand embroidery, enforced horsehair around the wide hem, and a black silk double duchess voluminous sleeve bolero (2)
Approximate measurements: Dress, bust 33', front length 62', back length 80', waist 26', hips 34' + Bolero, front length 16', back length 17', sleeve length from shoulder 20'
Footnotes:
This dress was worn by model Jourdan Dunn to the premiere of 'The Little Prince', at the Cannes Film Festival, 2015.
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Model looks: Jourdan Dunn and Toni Garrn steal the show in glamorous gowns at The Little Prince premiere in Cannes
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Made by 15 artisans in ten days with over 15,000 bugle beads, seed beads and crystal xilions, and over 8000 pearls and silk floss, all in tonal blacks embroidered in a floral design
- The gown took 5 couturiers approx. 350 hours to put together
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£58,500
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Sonam Kapoor Worn Ensemble
Spring/Summer 2015, Runway Look 31
Black silk faille strapless pencil dress with matching belt and a black silk gazar voluminous sleeve coat with silk thread-work, chiffon petal and three dimensional hand embroidered flower buds (2)
Approximate measurements: Dress, bust 35', waist 25', front length 38', back length 33', hips 36' + Cape, front length 25', back length 25', sleeves length 22'
Footnotes:
As worn by actress Sonam Kapoor to the Bulgari High Jewellery Collection event in Florence, 2015.
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Sonam Kapoor In Ralph & Russo Couture
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Over 120 hand-crafted 3D silk chiffon flowers in two shades, pale pink and pale blue, and encrusted with Swarovski crystals, silk thread-work leaves, stems and flowers intertwined with silver metallic thread taking over 200 hours to make
- 200 Embellished and hand-stitched glitter fabric petals
- Over 100 silver-plated sequins
- Over 100 pearl drops
- It took 5 couturiers approx. 300 hours to make this gown
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£46,700
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Cindy Crawford Worn Gown
Spring/Summer 2015, Runway Look 36
White silk crêpe off-the-shoulder fishtail gown with structured silk organza and gazar ruffles
Approximate measurements: Bust 35', front length 57', back length 72', waist 30', hips 38'
Footnotes:
As worn by supermodel Cindy Crawford in a 2019 photo shoot for Omega watches.
A version of this gown was also worn by Fan Bingbing to the Trophée Chopard 15th anniversary festivities during the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival in 2015.
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From the Ralph & Russo Archive
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£34,000
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Naomi Campbell Worn Ensemble
Autumn/Winter 2015, Runway Look 6
White Chantilly lace pearl and glass adorned column gown with full length cape with hand appliquéd feathers cascading into pearl and glass adornment (2)
Approximate measurements: Dress, bust 32', waist 25', front length 65', back length 61', sleeves length 25', hips 36' + Cape, back length 69'
Footnotes:
As worn by Naomi Campbell to the amFAR charity event in Hong Kong, 2017, to raise funds for AIDs research.
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Naomi Campbell In Ralph & Russo Couture – amfAR Hong Kong
Design Information
Fabric and Embroidery Details:
- 15 metres of Chantilly lace
- Over 5,500 feathers cut and appliquéd by hand
- Feather work came from the Lesage archive (1960s)
- Over 10 different types of beads
- Over 150 hours to appliqué
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£96,860
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Paz Vega Worn Gown
Autumn/Winter 2015, Runway Look 16
Pale grey silk organza halter-neck gown with glass bead and pearl droplet embellishment
Approximate measurements: bust 32', waist 26', front length 62', back length from waist 46', hips 35'
Footnotes:
As worn by actress and film maker, Paz Vega, to the Venice Film Festival in 2015.
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- 5,000 glass beads and pearl droplets are hand-stitched to the silk organza
- It required 2 embroiderers 300 hours to make this gown
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£34,000
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Autumn/Winter 2015, Runway Look 30
Black and gold metal woven silk gazar dress with crystal, metallic feather and silk thread hand embroidery top layer, with matching coat (2)
Approximate measurements: Dress, bust 28', waist 23', 45' length from front + Coat, length 45'
Footnotes:
Design Information
Construction Notes:
- Hundreds of hand-painted gold feathers
- Combination of metallic foil, crinoline and black silk gazar
Embroidery Details:
- Hundreds of metres of thread
- 10 highly skilled hand embroiderers working at one time
Hours Required To Create The Look:
- Over 2,000 hours of craftsmanship
Provenance
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Original RRP Excl. VAT
Dress: £23,350
Coat: £46,000
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Autumn/Winter 2015, Runway Look 35
Black silk velvet long sleeve gown and a full length black silk organza cape with crystal and metallic biot feather hand embroidery (2)
Approximate measurements: Dress, bust 32', waist 26', front length 62'+ Cape, front length 65'
Footnotes:
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Over 1,000 striking biot feathers, hand painted and hand sewn
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£52,150
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Rita Ora Worn Gown
Autumn/Winter 2015, Runway Look 41
Raspberry silk chiffon hand pleated gown and cape
Approximate measurements: bust 33', waist 24', front length 62', back length 82'
Footnotes:
As worn by Rita Ora to the Ralph & Russo and Chopard Party during Paris Fashion Week, 2016.
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Rita Ora had an Angelina Jolie moment in this pretty pink dress
Design Information
- Created using nearly 100 metres of silk chiffon made in Italy
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£26,000
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Nicole Kidman Worn Gown
Autumn/Winter 2015, Runway Look 43
Red frayed silk chiffon ruffle ballgown with sheer full length sleeves
Approximate measurements: bust 31', waist 25', front length 60', back length 90', sleeves length 22'
Footnotes:
As worn by Nicole Kidman in a 2019 photo shoot for Omega.
Embroidery Details:
- Hand-cut, frayed and layered
- 1,700 metres of cut fabric strips sewn by hand
Hours Required To Create The Look:
- It took in total 400 hours of work to complete
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£61,500
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Kylie Minogue Worn Gown
Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 3
White silk gazar gown embroidered with silk and metallic thread-work, silver bullion, crystals and pearls, featuring a broad hem with feather and silk organza petal appliqué
Approximate measurements: bust 32', waist 26', front length from waist 40', back length from waist 40'
Footnotes:
As worn by Kylie Minogue to Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday Celebration in 2016. The event in the grounds of Windsor Castle was televised, and the singer was one of the performers.
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Kylie Minogue - I Believe In You (The Queen's 90th Birthday Celebration 2016)
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£135,900 total; the flower-work alone was estimated at £95,000
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Zendaya Worn Skirt Suit
Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 4
White matte silk crêpe draped top with cowl back and cut out shoulders and short sleeves, and pencil skirt with button fastening (2)
Approximate measurements: Skirt: waist 27', front length 27', back length 27', hips 37'; Top: bust 34', waist 27', front length 23', back length 41', sleeves length 11'
Footnotes:
As worn by Zendaya to the Ralph & Russo Haute Couture show in Paris, 2017.
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Zendaya Has the Ultimate Summer Holiday Look in Paris
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£24,950
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Kate Bosworth Worn Gown
Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 10
Dusky blue/lilac silk crêpe fishtail gown with overflowing organza and feather petal corsage
Approximate measurements: bust 32', front length 62', back length 52', waist 26'
Footnotes:
As worn by Kate Bosworth to the Oscars Vanity Fair After Party in 2016.
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Kate Bosworth in Ralph & Russo
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- A myriad of handmade organza flowers with micro lavender grey coquille feathers, applied forming a cascade of flowers around the asymmetric neckline
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£37,900
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 16
Powder pink silk crêpe strapless gown elaborately embroidered with blue floral silk and metallic thread-work, featuring layered faille cape with midnight blue duchess satin lining
Approximate measurements: bust 35', waist 25', front length 55', back length 59', hips 38'
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Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£65,500
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Blake Lively Worn Gown
Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 19
Fluid silver double satin robe with cut out shoulders, tulip draping and bow fastening
Approximate measurements: bust 35', waist 28', front length 53', back length 63', shoulder width from back 14', sleeve length from shoulder 24.5'
Footnotes:
As worn by Blake Lively to attend the State Dinner at the White House Dinner in honour of Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau on March 10, 2016.
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Blake Lively Brings Hollywood Glamour to the White House
Design Information
- It took 3 couturiers just over 250 hours to make this dress
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£23,000
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 23
A pale pink silk organza gown with tiered layers and bell sleeves, appliquéd with rose gold taffeta laser cut flowers
Approximate measurements: bust 31', waist 25.5', front length 66', back length 66', sleeves length 25', hips 35', shoulder 15'
Footnotes:
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Laser-cut elements from the lace cut out individually and appliquéd onto the bodice
Hours Required To Create The Look:
- The gown took 4 couturiers approximately 280 hours to put together
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£36,600
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Kylie Minogue Worn Gown
Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 28
Pastel pink silk organza strapless cocktail dress with geometric cut outs, revealing a micro-paillette underlayer and lace appliquéd voluminous cape
Approximate measurements: bust 33', waist 26', front length 35', back length 32', hips 35'
Footnotes:
As worn by Kylie Minogue to the Brit Awards in 2016.
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Bridal white: Newly engaged Kylie Minogue looks angelic in billowing sequinned midi dress for her second look at 2016 BRITs
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
Dress
- An overlay of two embroideries
- 110 circles embroidered onto the dress alone
Cape
- Chantilly lace leaves appliquéd onto an organza base between 9000 silk chiffon squares
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£71,550
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Sonam Kapoor Worn Coat Dress
Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 41
White silk faille flared coat dress with structured bow and lavish tonal embroidery, featuring silk and metallic thread, crystal, pearl, feather and vinyl ribbon
Approximate measurements: bust 40', front length 33', back length 54', sleeves length 17', shoulder 16'
Footnotes:
As worn by actress Sonam Kapoor to Paris Haute Couture Week in 2017.
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Sonam Kapoor stuns at Paris Fashion Week!
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Intricate embroidery using macro materials
- A team of 40 expert hand embroiderers to produce the complex design
- 11 types of embroidery techniques were used
- It required over 500 hours to make this coat
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£53,150
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Spring/Summer 2016, Runway Look 45
White silk crêpe kimono gown, elaborately embroidered with floral silk thread-work, silver bullion, crystals and glass beads
Approximate measurements: bust 32', waist 25', front length from shoulder 66', back length from neck 76', sleeves length 88', hips 38', shoulder 16'
Footnotes:
The inspiration behind the gown worn by Fan Bingbing to the Opening Ceremony of the 68th Cannes Film Festival in 2015.
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Elaborated embroidery engineered to flatter the contours of the body with a drop along the long sleeves creating a double train
Hours Required To Create The Look:
- It required over 1,000 hours to complete this gown
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£78,800
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Custom Made Sonam Kapoor Worn Gown
2016
White silk crêpe off-the-shoulder custom design gown with an asymmetric cape and matching collar, all elegantly embellished with metallic hand-embroidered floral motif, includes matching choker (2)
Approximate measurements: bust 32', waist 27', front length 61', back length 79', sleeves length 18', hips 40'
Footnotes:
As worn by Sonam Kapoor to the premiere of 'Mal de Pierres', at the Cannes Film Festival, 2016.
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Sonam Kapoor in Ralph & Russo
Design Information
- It required over 1,000 hours to complete this gown
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: an Ana Beatriz Barros Worn Custom Made Gown
2016
A teal silk chiffon one shoulder gown featuring a diagonally hand pleated bodice with the hand plissé silk panel dropping from the shoulder and a long soft pleated skirt with a high side split hidden within the silk plissé
Approximate measurements: bust 37', waist 28', front length 61', back length 64'
Footnotes:
As worn by model Ana Beatriz Barros to the premiere of 'The Unknown Girl' at the Cannes Film Festival, 2016.
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original Value Excl. VAT
£25,000
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Custom Made Mini Dress
2016
An orange silk georgette embellished mini dress with an asymmetric structured shoulder with a gold plated metal detail inserted below the fabric and small pleats on the skirt
Approximate measurements: bust 29', waist 25', length from shoulder at the front 32'
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Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original Value Excl. VAT
£29,000
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Autumn/Winter 2016, Runway Look 3
Amethyst pink silk organza ball gown covered with hand-appliquéd, textured, floral ruffles
Approximate measurements: bust 29', waist 25', front length from shoulders 70', back length 75'
Footnotes:
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Hand-cut, frayed and layered material
- 1,500 metres of cut fabric strips sewn by hand
Hours Required To Create The Look:
- It took in total 400 hours of work to complete
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£62,700
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Sonam Kapoor Worn Gown
Autumn/Winter 2016, Runway Look 15
Autumnal motif silk satin chiffon gown with lavender tulle overlay, appliquéd with glass beads, metallic cut-out flowers, butterflies and silk thread work
Approximate measurements: bust 24', waist 22', front length 63'
Footnotes:
As worn by actress Sonam Kapoor to the 2017 IWC Gala in Geneva.
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Sonam Kapoor in Ralph & Russo
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From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£60,700
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Autumn/Winter 2016, Runway Look 19
Pale pink silk crêpe gown with floor-length cape and burgundy silk duchess satin lining, hand embroidered with silk threads, micro sequins and glass beads in a botanical floral design
Approximate measurements: bust 32', waist 27', front length 61', back length 86', hips 36'
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£50,500
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Céline Dion Worn Outfit
Autumn/Winter 2016, Runway Look 30
Featuring a pair of white silk zibeline tailored trousers, a silk organza blouse with silver thread details, and a cashmere floor-length cape, embellished with ruffles, jour-echelle cut-out hand embroidery and finished with simulated pearls (3)
Approximate measurements: Trousers, waist 27', front length 39', back length 40', hips 37.5' + Top, bust 33', front length 18', back length 21', shoulder 13' + Cape, front length 60', back length 59', shoulder 15'
Footnotes:
As worn by Céline Dion in Paris, 2017.
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Celine Dion spotted in Paris wearing Ralph & Russo Couture
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Hand cut-out embroidery on both cape and trousers, embellished with small pearls
- The cut-out fabrics re-stitched forming a ruffle along the cut-out motif
- Appliqué, hand embroidered organza ruffles on the silk organza
- Sleeveless shirt matching the motif on the cape and trousers, completed by a line of silk hand-covered little buttons and hand-made silk button loops
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From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£74,150
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Zendaya Worn Ballgown
Autumn/Winter 2016, Runway Look 40
Pale blue silk organza strapless gown, appliquéd with silk tulle ruffles and embellished with glass beads and gold feather thread-work
Approximate measurements: waist 24.5', front length 60', back length from lowest point 77'
Footnotes:
As worn by Zendaya for a photo shoot with W Magazine in 2017.
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Stylist Law Roach Shares His Impromptu Parisian Photo Shoot With Zendaya
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Over 350 metres of silk were hand cut and ruffled, appliquéd on silk tulle to create the dress
- 20 reels of metallic gold thread were used for the feather embroidery work enriched with glass beads
Hours Required To Create The Look:
- The dress took 900 hours to complete
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£71,300
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Autumn/Winter 2016, Runway Look 46
White cashmere trench coat, elaborately embroidered with sequins, pearls, flowers and metallic thread-work
Approximate measurements: bust 36', waist 28', front length 49', back length 49', sleeves length 25', hips 38'
Footnotes:
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Over 10,000 laser-cut sequins, mixed throughout the intricate baroque design
- 25 artisans took 10 days to hand embroider
- Required 300 hours for the embroidery alone
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£38,750
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5,000 - 8,000 GBP
Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Autumn/Winter 2016, Runway Look 51
Pale pink silk gazar layered gown, hand-painted in a botanical design with silk thread, crystal and glass bead hand embroidery
Approximate measurements: bust 31.5', waist 25', front length from waist 50', back length from waist 69'
Footnotes:
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Over 20 hand embroiderers were required to craft this piece
- Copious metres of silk threadwork and micro glass beadwork
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£152,050
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Fan Bingbing Worn Ensemble
Spring/Summer 2017, Runway Look 7
Monochrome cream and graphite graphic chequered silk zibeline skirt suit, the jacket with off-the-shoulder collar and wide belt (2)
Approximate measurements: Jacket, bust 31', back length 16.5', waist 25', shoulder width from back 15.5', sleeve length from shoulder 15' + Skirt, front length 29', back length 29', waist 25'
Footnotes:
As worn by Fan Bingbing to the jury photocall for the 70th Cannes Film Festival, 2017.
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Fan Bingbing In Ralph & Russo Couture
Design Information
Fabric Details:
- The silk zibeline was custom printed in Italy
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£28,700
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Spring/Summer 2017, Runway Look 48
Pale blue tulle gown embroidered with metallic gold thread in floral design and hand appliquéd with satin and leather flowers
Approximate measurements: bust 30', waist 25', front length from shoulder 63', back length from shoulder 65', sleeves length 25'
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Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- 240 hand cut and embossed appliquéd flowers
- Pale blue tulle with fold lurex thread floral hand guided machine embroidery with appliquéd hand made Chantilly lace
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£56,500
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3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: an Alessandra Ambrosio Worn Custom Made Gown
2017
Red silk double satin gown with corset bodice, asymmetric drape pleating and split on skirt
Approximate measurements: bust 35', waist 27', front length 47', back length 62'
Footnotes:
As worn by model Alessandra Ambrosio to the Oscars Vanity Fair After Party in 2017.
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Alessandra Ambrosio to the Oscars Vanity Fair After Party in 2017.
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original Value Excl. VAT
£32,950
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Ralph & Russo Custom Made
2017
Burgundy Swakara fur coat with mink collar and silk satin lining
Labelled size 12
Footnotes:
Swakara fur is a high-quality, eco-friendly fur that comes from the pelts of karakul sheep raised in Namibia, and is similar in look to Persian Lamb or Astrakhan. It is known for its durability, water resistance, and unique texture.
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£21,500
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Ralph & Russo: a Custom Made Coat
2017
A black tailored coat in embellished crêpe wool with a structured peplum
Labelled size 10
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£25,000
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Patchwork Fur Coat
Autumn/Winter 2017
An ensemble of custom-dyed fox and shaved mink in nude to pale pink, taupe and maroon colours, with matte crocodile and python skin panels
Labelled size French 36 (UK 8)
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Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP
£41,000
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Ralph & Russo: a Custom White Mink Stole
2017
White fox fur voluminous double face stole with hand appliqued ostrich feathers scattered throughout on one side
Approximate measurement: length 90'
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Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£18,000
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4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Autumn/Winter 2017, Runway Look 4
Black and white ball gown, hand appliquéd with silk organza plissé flowers and velvet duchess satin bodice, embellished with crystals and glass beads
Approximate measurements: bust 32', waist 26', front length from waist 34', back length from waist 85'
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Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Over 150 metres of organza and chiffon were hand-cut and ruffled to create the skirt
- The delicate floral embroidery is created with black metallic thread work, enriched with beaded 3D leaves, jet black xilions, cut beads and tubes
Hours Required To Create The Look:
- Three skilled technicians spent more than 500 hours making this dress
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£89,500
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3,000 - 5,000 GBP
Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Heidi Klum Worn Gown
Autumn/Winter 2017, Runway Look 9
Black tulle ruffle sparkly gown with silver sequin hotfix and crystal encrusted floral brooches, plunging V-neck both front and back, floor length skirt with split at the back
Approximate measurements: bust 28', waist 24', front length 60', hips 31'
Footnotes:
As worn by supermodel Heidi Klum to the amFAR charity event in Los Angeles, 2017. James Corden hosted the event, raising funds for AIDs research.
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Amfar Inspiration Gala 2017 in Los Angeles
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Each floral brooch is hand encrusted with over 600 black crystals, xilions, glass beads and crystal chain with accents of hand appliqued devoré ostrich feathers
Hours Required To Create The Look:
-The gown took 4 couturiers approximately 200 hours to put together
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£36,350
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Autumn/Winter 2017, Runway Look 21
Iridescent white fringed mini dress embellished with vinyl triangles, plissé organza flowers, sequins and glass beads, and a wide structured belt at waist
Approximate measurements: bust 33', waist 34', length 38'
Footnotes:
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- The geometric design of the embroidery is made using hand-cut triangular shapes of white silver crystal Swarovski sheeting, featuring highlights of pink and rainbow tones
- Made by specialist artisans in over 450 hours
- Off-white devoré ostrich feathers and coque feathers hand-applied through the iridescent fringe all over the dress
Hours Required To Create The Look:
- The dress took 4 couturiers and artisans approximately 200 hours to put together
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£42,750
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2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Autumn/Winter 2017, Runway Look 36
Cornflower blue dress with tiered silk fringe skirt, appliquéd with ostrich plumes and featuring a gold, sapphire and blue opal crystal embellished bodice
Approximate measurements: bust 31', waist 25', front length to end of tassels 61'
Footnotes:
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- The jewellery-inspired design took two hundred hours to hand embroider
- Featuring four thousand Golden Shadow, Crystal Blue Shade, Light Sapphire and Air Blue Opal Swarovski stones combined with silver chain, micro sequins, silver-lined beads and gold metallic rings
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£35,600
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture
Autumn/Winter 2017, Runway Look 39
Ice lavender silk crêpe and organza dress, hand appliquéd with scallop style feather and crystal chain discs
Approximate measurements: bust 29', waist 25', front length 36'
Footnotes:
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- Each disc is created by appliqueing approx. 1,000 feathers on an organza base and edging with over 50 metres of Swarovski crystal chain
- The entire skirt is covered by overlaying close to 500 discs on one another
- Created by 5 specialist artists in over 900 hours
Hours Required To Create The Look:
- The dress took 4 couturiers and artisans approximately 200 hours to put together
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£39,900
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Sonam Kapoor Worn Gown
Autumn/Winter 2017, Runway Look 51
Pale mint silk crêpe and gazar gown, hand painted in metallic pastel leaf and floral design, embroidered with silver metallic thread, micro sequins and glass beads
Approximate measurements: bust 36', waist 26', front length 47', back length 44' excluding train, including train 77', hips 39.5'
Footnotes:
As worn by Sonam Kapoor to the Dubai International Film Festival in 2017.
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Sonam Kapoor looks sensational at Dubai International Film Festival 2017
Design Information
Embroidery and Hand Painting Details:
- Iridescent silver acanthus baroque and floral motif, with hand-painted details in pearlescent metallic painting
- The baroque design has been specially foiled, with each element skilfully hand-painted with pearlescent paints
- Embroidered with ultra-micro silver sequins, silver bugles and cut beads, enriched with touches of silver metallic thread
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£46,700
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Gong Li Worn Gown
Autumn/Winter 2017, Runway Look 52
Platinum Chantilly lace gown with godets and mint chiffon ruffles hand embroidered with opal crystals, beads and petit floral sequins and draped cape
Approximate measurements: bust 38', waist 28', front length 61', back length 70', hips 39.5'
Footnotes:
As worn by actress Gong Li to the premiere of 'The Dead Don't Die' at the Cannes Film Festival, 2019.
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Gong Li In Ralph & Russo Couture
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£47,100
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Rita Ora Worn Gown
Autumn/Winter 2017, Runway Look 54
White and fresh mint ombré ball gown featuring tiers of ostrich feather appliqué and glass bead clusters, sweetheart neckline and full skirt
Approximate measurements: bust 29', waist 27', front length 60', back length 80'
Footnotes:
As worn by Rita Ora to the Brit Awards in 2018.
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Brit Awards 2018 Looks We Love: Rita Ora Brought The Romance In Feathers
Design Information
Embroidery Details:
- The light and airy gown features an ombré from white to soft mint made of bespoke dye ostrich feathers
- Each one of the 150,000 ostrich feathers has been individually hand-embroidered and adorned with crystals, creating the smooth transition between the two tones
-This dress took over 1000 hours to produce
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£92,350
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Ralph & Russo Haute Couture: a Priyanka Chopra Worn Gown
Spring/Summer 2018, Runway Look 1
Ivory sequin-encrusted silk crêpe cady kimono style gown, hand painted with peonies and embellished with opalescent stones, 3D organza petals and peach ombré fringed sleeves
Approximate measurements: drop hips at narrowest point 29', front length 60', back length 100'
Footnotes:
As worn by Priyanka Chopra to the Grammy Awards in 2020, accompanied by her husband, Nick Jonas.
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Grammys 2020: Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas Turned Heads On The Red Carpet
Design Information
Embroidery and Hand Painting Details:
- Features delicate hand painting in the style of Japanese Kacho-e prints
- It took 200 hours to complete the hand painting
- Fringing also delicately hand painted to produce an ombré effect, hand appliquéd and hand crocheted
- Features more than 30,000 translucent opal stones, encrusted to create a reflective effect
Hours Required To Create The Look:
- Created by 10 specialist artisans
- In total, over 400 hours of craftsmanship from conception to completion
Provenance
From the Ralph & Russo Archive
Original RRP Excl. VAT
£78,200
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