Ralph & Russo‘s AW19/20 Couture Collection highlights shown at the British Embassy, Paris.
All images Ralph & Russo.
Featured image: A pale pink asymmetrically draped gown in silk double satin with contrasting raspberry panelling and structured pleats, hand embroidered with rosewater opal stones and ruby red crystals in a scattered ombré design
A red and fuchsia pink silk chiffon asymmetrically draped gown, with a thigh-high slit, draped bow and sash detailing.A ruby red layered ballgown crafted in tulle with an asymmetrically hand pleated bodice and a tiered ruffle skirt, enriched with growing tulle and silk organza frills, finished with a 3D flower corsage appliquéd with fuchsia feathers.Pastel pink, peach, lavender and blue silk organza ballgown embellished with an all-over hand pleated fan frill appliqué.A mint and cornflower blue gown crafted in silk chiffon with a diagonally hand pleated bodice adorned with plissé silk organza flower and frill embellishment.An off-the-shoulder cocktail dress with a thigh-high slit and cornflower blue silk taffeta bow belt, hand embellished entirely with devoré ostrich feathers and light azore glass beads.A blush pink asymmetrically draped gown and cape, with a plunging neckline, a thigh-high slit, hand embroidered with gold crystals and silk glass beads, finished with devoré ostrich feathers translating the pastiche of influences behind the Art deco movement.A high neckline bodysuit hand embroidered with crystal pearls, lustre sequins and opal beads, overlaid with crystal xilion and pearl strings, and accompanied by white silk crêpe trousers perfectly illustrating the creative works of artist and designer, Erté.A high neckline gown rendered in lavender blue silk chiffon with cut-out shoulders, adorned with violet and light sapphire stones, emerald crystals and metallic sequins in a rich jewelled design, finished with a hand embellished devoré ostrich feather sash perfectly depicting a 1930s ‘soirée en plein air’A black high neckline fishtail gown, embellished with metallic tiffany pailettes and black floral Chantilly lace appliqué, contoured with pleated ruffles in a growing design and adorned with petite gold sequin flowersA fully embroidered high neckline fitted dress adorned with gold crystals, silk stones and jet black beads in a leopard print design, enriched with a dégradé crystal xilion fringe and black devoré ostrich feathers
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