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Ralph & Russo Spring- Summer 2016 Couture

January 31, 2016

Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo presented their Spring – Summer Couture Collection.

Building on the elegance and delicate femininity for which the Ralph & Russo house is renowned, the collection celebrates Spring and its connotations of regeneration and rebirth.

The elegance of Chinese calligraphy is referenced in the hand-painted peonies and tulips, which appear in sapphire, blush pink and lavender grey. Organza petal appliqué glistens alongside crystal dewdrops on three-dimensional silk threadwork.

White silk gazar ball gown with pale blue lining and hand painted floral design, embellished with crystal and glass bead 3D petals.

White Chantilly lace peplum dress appliquéd with 3D silk organza cutwork flowers, crystals and feather petals.

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

White silk matte crêpe draped tailleur with cowl back and cut out shoulders.

White tulle gown with silk organza collar and cuff, elaborately embellished with silver bullion, feathers, pearls, crystals and vinyl ribbons.

Handwoven white silk organza and vinyl pencil dress, with crystal and pearl braided bodice.

White silk crêpe bustier dress with Chantilly lace cape sleeves, luxuriantly appliquéd with cutwork flowers, crystals and plumes.

Ostrich feather and sequin embroidered pale blue silk organza tailleur with mint duchess satin bustier.

Modern and architectural peplums complement the 1950s hourglass while corseted bustiers feature under opaque robes.

Fluid kimonos gracefully expose shoulders, which are at other times, enveloped by fragile feathered boleros.

The Spring/Summer 2016 collection brings a new aesthetic while subtly blending and celebrating the juxtaposition of traditional and contemporary inspiration.

Dusky blue silk crêpe fishtail gown with overflowing organza and feather petal corsage.

Ice blue silk zibeline caped mini dress, exquisitely embroidered with hand-cut feathers, floral silk thread-work and 3D petal appliqué.

Mist blue organza kimono robe with graphic floral hand painting. Discover more at www.ralphandrusso.com

Cobalt blue silk matte crêpe peplum tailleur with organza petal and plume tonal embroidery.

Flared dress with midnight blue bustier and amethyst pink faille skirt, embroidered with floral silk and metallic thread-work.

Midnight blue silk organza and tulle caped dress, embroidered with floral silk thread-work, silver bullion and crystals.

Powder pink silk crêpe strapless gown elaborately embroidered with floral silk and metallic thread-work, featuring layered faille cape with midnight blue duchess satin lining.

The emergence of the mist blue beauty.

Mist blue silk organza strapless ball gown with shaped organza ribbon embroidery.

Silver gossamer tulle double layer dress with laser-cut taffeta hand-appliqué, metallic bead floral embroidery and intricate micro-beaded underskirt.

Lavender grey organza mini dress with attached bolero, embroidered with plumes and micro-beaded bodice.

Pale pink silk organza gown with tiered layers and bell sleeves, appliquéd with rose gold taffeta laser cut flowers.

Rose gold tulle fishtail gown elaborately embroidered with cut flowers, silk thread-work, bullion, petals and crystals.

Nude silk satin chiffon robe with pleated godets over beaded blush pink bustier.

Pastel pink silk organza strapless cocktail dress with geometric cut outs, revealing a micro-paillette under layer and lace appliquéd voluminous cape.

Emerald duchess satin bustier embroidered with floral silk and metallic thread-work and pale pink silk faille opera coat with origami features.

Black tulle gown elaborately embroidered with floral silk thread-work, silver bullion and crystals with black tulle gossamer over layer.

Black duchess satin peplum bustier with dégradé pin-tucked organza ribbon wave overskirt.

White silk organza cocktail dress with oversized petal peplum and bustier, embroidered with hand-cut feathers and glass beads shaped into wild flowers.

Black tulle fishtail gown with detachable structured peplum, embellished with leather and organza petals and appliquéd with laser cut taffeta flowers.

Blossoming into ribbon ruffles and cascading over a structured train.

Blush pink silk organza strapless ball gown featuring pin-tucked organza ribbon ruffles, cascading over structured corolla train.

White silk faille flared coat with structured bow and tonal embroidery, featuring silk and metallic thread, crystal, pearl, feather and vinyl ribbon.

White silk organza fishtail gown with attached bolero, lavishly embroidered with crystals, silk organza flower appliqué and vinyl petals.

Caped palazzo jumpsuit in white matte crêpe with guipure bodice, embroidered with silver bullion, crystals, pearls and petals.

Pale mint silk zibeline off-the-shoulder gown with detachable cape, embroidered with floral metallic thread, silver bullion, crystals and glass beads.

White silk crêpe kimono gown, embroidered with floral silk thread-work, silver bullion, crystals and glass beads.

Multi-layered tulle gown, featuring duchess satin bustier and kimono sleeves stretching beyond a three-metre train, all embroidered with 3D silk and metallic thread-work, silver bullion, silk organza petals, pearls and crystals.