
Vanessa Bruno
Openwork Lace Black Blouse
This is a women's black blouse by Vanessa Bruno, designed with a straight fit, officer collar, and long balloon sleeves. It is constructed from a sheer cotton blend fabric and features openwork lace panels, pintucked shoulder detailing, a half-button front placket, and elasticized cuffs. Suitable for wear as a dressy top, it combines lightweight materials with decorative lace and gathering details.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Cotton blend
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, classic, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
Delicate and airy blouse with fine pleats, detailed lace, and puff sleeves in a deep black tone.
Fine pleats, lace trim, puff sleeves, officer collar, half-buttoning, buttoned cuffs, ribbed edging
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Cotton blend
- Style
- romantic, classic, casual
- Occasion
- everyday, date-night
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Fine pleats detail
- Detailed lace trim on buttoning and sleeves
- Puff sleeves
- Sheer and delicate cotton blend fabric
- Straight fit
- Officer collar
- Half-buttoning front
- Buttoned cuffs
- Ribbed edging
Product Insights
The Openwork Lace Black Blouse from Vanessa Bruno is a romantic, crafts-inspired top that combines sheer cotton and openwork lace with a fluid, comfortable straight cut in a cotton-viscose blend, offering versatile styling from blazers to denim to evening wear; its deep black with subtle sheen and deliberate sheerness requires a camisole, and while dry cleaning is needed to preserve the lace and pleats, this care ensures longevity and a low cost per wear across its many outfits.
Verified claims
- Romantic detailing
- Lace and sheer cotton directly channel Bruno's design philosophy of art crafts and romance.
- Ease of fit
- The straight cut and cotton-viscose blend deliver fluid ease and all-day comfort.
- Versatile styling
- The officer collar and lace details enable versatile styling from blazers to denim to evening.
- Wear behavior
- Drapes freely, develops a softly rumpled character with wear, and has minimal stretch.
- Comfort
- Soft, smooth, cool feel and breathable even with layered lace.
- Appearance
- Deep black with subtle sheen; sheerness requires a camisole.
- Care
- Dry cleaning recommended to preserve lace and pleats.
- Layering
- Layers under blazers or open over tanks as a jacket.
- Accessories
- Accessorize with statement earrings and cuff; skip necklace.
- Outfit pairings
- Pairs with column skirt for evening or jeans for casual wear.
- Sheer design
- Sheer cotton and openwork lace are a deliberate romantic feature, meant to be worn with a camisole.
- Fabric
- Cotton-viscose blend offers fluid drape, breathability, and deep black color.
- Positioning
- Bruno’s bohemian-sweet style (easy cuts, lace, layering collar) contrasts with Marant’s sexy swagger.
- Price tier
- At 265 CAD (sale 99.95 CAD), this blouse is in the contemporary designer tier under $1,000.
- Dry cleaning
- Dry cleaning is recommended to prevent machine-wash damage: viscose weakens when wet, so the lace seams and pleats are at risk in the washing machine.
- Value
- Proper dry cleaning preserves the blouse and extends its useful life, increasing its per-wear value.
- Design heritage
- The blouse embodies Vanessa Bruno's romantic, crafts-inspired design code.
- Craftsmanship
- The cotton-viscose blend drapes fluidly and feels soft; the straight cut moves with ease.
- Cost per wear
- Styled multiple ways, the blouse achieves a low cost per wear despite dry cleaning needs.
- Designer price tier
- The blouse sits in the contemporary French designer tier, an attainable designer investment rather than aspirational luxury.
- Collar construction
- The officer collar is a low stand-up band that doesn't fold over, so it slides under a structured blazer without adding bulk.
- Sleeve drape
- The puff sleeves and lace trim fall softly rather than standing away, creating a fluid, unforced silhouette.
Product record
- Title
- Openwork Lace Black Blouse
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
- Price
- 265 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a loose black long-sleeve blouse with a V-neck button placket, openwork lace inserts on the sleeves, pintuck shoulder detailing, and elasticized cuffs; shown partially tucked over jeans.
- Neckline and placketV-shaped split neckline with a vertical front placket featuring three small black buttons and narrow lace or textured trim running alongside the placket.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.08 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Sleeve shapeLong voluminous balloon sleeves with visible openwork lace panels and horizontal pintucks near the upper arm; sleeves gather into a narrow elasticized cuff at the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.14 · w 0.36 · h 0.58 (high) - Shoulder detailPintuck pleating at the shoulder seam creating subtle raised horizontal lines at the top of the sleeve.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Fit and hemLoose, boxy body with soft gathers at the yoke and a straight hem that is partially tucked into the front of the jeans, producing a relaxed silhouette.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque smooth woven main fabric contrasted with sheer openwork lace inserts on the sleeves and narrow textured trim along the placket.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Hand placement and stylingModel's right hand is raised to the neck area, lightly touching the collar while the left hand hangs relaxed at the side; blouse styled over mid-rise denim.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.74 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from mid-thigh up against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting; slight shadowing under the chin and arms; image cropped at forehead and upper thighs.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with soft, diffuse lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and gentle highlights on the fabric.
- Composition and cropFramed from mid-thigh to just above the nose; model centered with slight turn to the left, creating a three-quarter body angle.
- Model hair and visibilityModel wearing a curly ponytail pulled back over the right shoulder; lower face visible but eyes cropped out of the frame.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high) - Supporting garmentDark blue denim jeans visible from the waistband down, used as styling rather than packaging or product information.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.64 · w 0.52 · h 0.36 (high)
Colors
black· main fabric and trims#0E0E0E- Neckline and placketV-shaped split neckline with a vertical front placket featuring three small black buttons and narrow lace or textured trim running alongside the placket.
- 02

Product
Rear-quarter view of a black long-sleeve blouse on a model showing gathered back fabric, a narrow band collar, horizontal pintuck yoke across the shoulder, and openwork lace inserts running across the shoulder and down the sleeve.
- Band collarNarrow band collar that sits flat against the nape with a stitched top edge visible.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Gathered back panelBack body of the blouse is gathered into soft vertical folds that fall from a yoke below the collar, giving a loose drape.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high) - Pintuck yokeHorizontal narrow pintucks arranged in parallel rows across the shoulder yoke above the lace insert.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.08 · w 0.45 · h 0.12 (high) - Openwork lace shoulder insertRectangular openwork lace panel set into the shoulder, showing small floral-like holes and a textured lace weave.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve lace and pintuck combinationSleeve contains vertical pintuck bands and alternating openwork lace panels that run down the outer sleeve, with sections of sheer lace revealing skin underneath.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.22 · w 0.33 · h 0.62 (high) - Fabric weight and translucenceMain body fabric appears lightweight and slightly matte with low sheen; lace sections are more translucent than the body fabric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.72 · h 0.66 (medium) - Visible stitching and seamSeam lines visible where the yoke meets the gathered back and where sleeve attaches to shoulder, with visible topstitching at joins.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.10 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from behind at a three-quarter angle against a neutral light gray background; soft even lighting with mild shadowing and a tight vertical crop that excludes most of the model's face.
- Shot compositionImage is a rear-quarter closeup framed from the upper back to mid-hip of the model, with the right side of the model nearer the camera and the head partially visible at top-right.
- Background and lightingPlain neutral light gray background with soft, even studio lighting that produces minimal harsh shadows.
- Model presencePartial view of model including neck, jawline, ear, and hair pulled back; no hands or props visible.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Image cropTight vertical crop that cuts off lower hem and most of the face; left edge shows the blouse body almost to the image edge.
Colors
deep black· main body#0D0D0Esheer black· lace panels#131215- Band collarNarrow band collar that sits flat against the nape with a stitched top edge visible.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve black blouse with a gathered back yoke, textured lace panels on the shoulders and along the sleeves, and elasticized sleeve cuffs.
- Neckline bandNarrow round neckline band finished with visible stitching, sits flat against the nape.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.03 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high) - Back yoke and gathersHorizontal yoke across the upper back with multiple soft vertical gathers falling from it, creating a loose drape over the back body.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.22 (high) - Shoulder pintucks and laceShoulder panels incorporate closely spaced horizontal pintuck lines combined with openwork lace inserts forming a textured, partially sheer shoulder yoke.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.08 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve lace panelsLong sleeves feature vertical openwork lace panels and textured stitched bands running along the sleeve length, showing areas of sheer patterning.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.25 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.20 · w 0.25 · h 0.60 (high) - Elasticized cuffsSleeve ends gather into narrow elasticized cuffs creating a slight puff at the wrist area.
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.75 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium) - Body fabric and drapeMain back body fabric appears opaque with a soft matte finish and smooth surface, hanging loosely from the yoke to a gently curved hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Hem shapeGently curved hemline visible at the lower back, falling slightly longer at center and shorter toward the sides.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible seams and constructionVisible seam lines at the shoulder joins and along the sleeve panels, with topstitching details on the pintucked shoulder areas.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the blouse from the rear against a plain neutral background with soft, even lighting; lower body shows denim jeans partially.
- Shot compositionCropped rear three-quarter-frame view showing the model from the upper neck to the hips, blouse centered in frame.
- Background and lightingUniform light grey background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadows and even exposure across the blouse.
- Model presencePartial view of a model including nape, part of the jaw and one hand at the lower right; no identifying text or labels on the person.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium) - Prop clothingBlue denim jeans are partially visible at the bottom of the frame and are not part of the product being described.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.82 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
deep black· main fabric and lace panels#0D0D0E- Neckline bandNarrow round neckline band finished with visible stitching, sits flat against the nape.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Vanessa Bruno
Bell Blouse Viscose And Polyester Black