The September Issue 2013 September 2013 | Page 40

Exclusive couture house Ralph & Russo specialise in breathtaking evening, bridal, cocktail, tailoring and daywear. Established by design duo Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo, Ralph & Russo offer its elite clientele a visionary couture experience in which craftsmanship and design are at the heart of every creation. Every Ralph & Russo couture gown is created from a hand-drawn illustration designed especially for each client by Creative Director, Tamara Ralph. Highly skilled and meticulous couturiers then drape, cut and pin the gown to the body before diligently stitching and sewing each panel, crystal and embellishment with the upmost care and attention. Each gown is made-to-measure, perfectly unique and can take hundreds of hours and up to 30 pairs of hands to create. The lead time for a Ralph & Russo couture piece usually ranges between 4-5 weeks from illustration to finished product. Ralph & Russo is a favourite amongst the elite, international royalty and A-list celebrity scene with followers including Angelina Jolie, Beyoncé and Eva Longoria.

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