
Cecilie Bahnsen
Katia Drawstring Top
The Katia Drawstring Top is a women's sleeveless top by Cecilie Bahnsen, crafted from sheer, crisp polyester organza with a short, straight silhouette and a ribbed crew neck. It features an open-back design with drawstrings and cutouts, along with ruched side panels for added texture. The garment is handcrafted in Europe and is intended for use as a fashion top; refer to the EU size conversion chart for accurate sizing.
- Material
- polyester organza
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, minimal, streetwear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Romantic and utilitarian Scandinavian street-couture top with cutouts and drawstrings in crisp organza.
Cutout detailing, drawstring adjustment, ribbed crew neck, short straight fit, handcrafted in Europe.
- Material
- polyester organza
- Style
- romantic, minimal, streetwear
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- cutout detailing
- adjustable drawstrings
- crisp polyester organza fabric
- ribbed crew neckline
- short straight silhouette
- back drawcord adjustment
- handcrafted in Europe
- romantic utilitarian aesthetic
- Scandinavian street-couture style
- voluminous ruffles
- sheer fabric texture
Product Insights
A sheer organza top with a ribbed crew neck and functional drawstrings at the back that cinch the waist, allowing an adjustable open-back silhouette. Designed for daily wear (everyday couture), it layers over a camisole or bralette and requires dry cleaning and flat storage to prevent creasing. The drawstring closure preserves the fabric's transparency, embodying a romantic-utilitarian duality, while the polyester organza holds an assertive shape. Handcrafted by seamstresses, this piece balances casual styling with the delicate nature of sheer material.
Verified claims
- Layering
- Sheer cropped overlay top intended to be worn over a camisole, slip dress, or bralette.
- Fit adjustment
- Functional drawstrings at the back cinch the waist, allowing the silhouette to shift from open back to gathered.
- Care
- Dry cleaning required to maintain shape and sheerness; store away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
- Styling
- Back drawstrings cinch the waist and allow an open back silhouette, recommended as a romantic standout moment.
- Design rationale
- Drawstring closure preserves sheer fabric's transparency and is a signature Bahnsen motif embodying romantic-utilitarian duality.
- Closure philosophy
- Drawstrings replace zippers to preserve the organza's transparency — a Bahnsen signature.
- Style versatility
- Everyday couture concept and ribbed crew neck enable casual styling of this sheer organza top.
- Sheerness
- Crisp-edged cutouts create layered transparency; drawcords preserve the fabric's sheerness.
- Cleaning
- Dry cleaning preserves the top's shape and sheerness.
- Storage
- Store flat to prevent permanent creasing.
- Design concept
- Romantic sheer organza and a utilitarian sporty crew neck create an everyday-appropriate contrast.
- Back construction
- Functional drawcords across the open back allow adjustable cinching without opaque closures.
- Fabric
- Crisp polyester organza (55% polyamide/45% polyester) holds assertive shape to define cutout openings.
- Seasonal accent
- Seasonal red accent from entirely handmade collection.
- Handcrafted production
- Cecilie Bahnsen's collections are entirely handmade by seamstresses.
- Drawcord closure
- Drawcord replaces a zipper to preserve the fabric's transparency.
- Everyday couture
- Designed for daily wear, blending artisanal quality with sporty comfort.
Product record
- Title
- Katia Drawstring Top
- Brand
- Cecilie Bahnsen
- Price
- 795 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A sleeveless translucent red cropped overlay worn over a short-sleeve white T-shirt; visible front torso and upper hips on a model.
- Translucent overlay panelRectangular sleeveless cropped overlay in a semi-sheer red fabric with a slight crinkled sheen; raw-edged hem appears slightly rounded at the sides and finished with a narrow red binding all around the armholes, neckline and bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - Underlying white T-shirtCrewneck short-sleeve white T-shirt visible beneath the red overlay; the shirt has a thicker ribbed neckline and elbow-length sleeves with visible hems.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - Fit and silhouetteOverlay is cropped to sit above the waist with a straight lower edge; the white T-shirt extends below the overlay creating a layered look.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric textureRed overlay fabric shows subtle horizontal and diagonal creasing and a slightly translucent, shiny surface reflecting light.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.36 (high) - Visible seams and bindingNarrow red binding or seam runs along neckline, armholes, and bottom hem of the overlay, visually separating it from the white shirt beneath.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (medium) - Lower garment visibleUpper portion of light-colored pants or jeans visible below the T-shirt waistline, with a visible center front seam and top of fly area.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.58 · w 0.56 · h 0.32 (high) - Model skin and posturePartial view of model from shoulders to upper thighs showing dark skin tone, left arm hanging straight and right arm slightly back; head partially cropped above mouth.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Other
Studio shot of a model against a neutral light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; image cropped at model head and mid-thigh.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray background with diffuse studio lighting producing soft, even illumination and subtle shadowing under the arms and below the overlay.
- Shot compositionCentered three-quarter frontal composition cropping the model above the mouth and at mid-thigh, focusing on the torso and top details.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear detail and visible fabric texture; no legible printed text or labels visible in the frame.
Colors
bright coral red· overlay panel#FB5365bright white· underlying T-shirtoff white· lower garment- Translucent overlay panelRectangular sleeveless cropped overlay in a semi-sheer red fabric with a slight crinkled sheen; raw-edged hem appears slightly rounded at the sides and finished with a narrow red binding all around the armholes, neckline and bottom edge.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a cropped sheer red drawstring top with open back, ruched side panels, narrow string ties and small flower-shaped tie stops; short puffed cap sleeves with narrow shoulder straps are visible.
- Open back constructionLarge rectangular open-back area bounded by narrow shoulder straps and ruched side panels, leaving the center of the back exposed.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Sheer red fabric panelsSheer, slightly shiny red fabric forms the side panels and small puffed cap sleeves; fabric has a translucent, lightweight appearance.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.14 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high) - Narrow shoulder straps and cap sleevesThin straps run from the shoulder to the front and form small gathered cap sleeves that sit on the shoulders.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high) - Decorative thin drawstring tiesMultiple thin red cord ties crisscross across the open back and are looped into bow shapes; some cords hang loose below the waist.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.22 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.38 (medium) - Flower-shaped tie stopsSmall flower-shaped plastic or rubber tie stops secure the cords at intersection points on the back.
3 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.24 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.24 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Ruched side seamsVertical ruched gathering is visible along both side panels adjacent to the open back opening.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (high) - Cropped hemTop ends above the waistline, with the lower edge visible above the model's waistband.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.50 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio rear model shot on a neutral light grey background showing the top on a model wearing white pants; soft directional lighting and minor shadows visible.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter crop of a standing model, framed from head to hips, centered in the image.
- Background and lightingPlain light grey background with soft, even studio lighting producing gentle shadows on the model's skin and fabric.
- Visible non-product garmentModel is wearing high-waisted white pants visible from the waist down; waistband and back pockets are visible under the top.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Model skin and poseModel is standing with arms relaxed at sides, showing the back and slight three-quarter head turn to the right.
Colors
vivid red· top fabric and ties#A2664A- Open back constructionLarge rectangular open-back area bounded by narrow shoulder straps and ruched side panels, leaving the center of the back exposed.
- 03

Product
Rear-facing sheer sleeveless top in a vivid pink-red with gathered side panels and multiple thin drawstrings tied into small bows down the center back; a rectangular care label patch is visible on the right side panel.
- Overall silhouetteRectangular, boxy sleeveless top viewed from the back with a shallow round neckline and straight hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.66 (high) - Sheer body fabricSemi-transparent, lightweight sheer fabric forming the central back panel, allowing slight visibility through to the background.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.54 (high) - Gathered side panelsOpaque ruched or gathered fabric panels applied to the left and right sides of the back, creating texture contrast with the sheer center.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.42 (high) - Shoulder volume padsSmall puffed shoulder sections with visible volume at both shoulders, formed from the same sheer fabric but appearing more structured.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Central drawstring detailsMultiple thin cord drawstrings run vertically down the center back, tied into three small bow knots at upper, mid, and lower positions and ending with loose cord tails below the hem.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Care label patchRectangular sewn-in care or information label located on the right side ruched panel near the mid-back, lighter in color than the fabric.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Small printed tag text (illegible)Dense fine-print block on the rectangular label is visible but text is too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with even diffuse lighting on a neutral light-gray background, centered composition and minimal cast shadow.
- BackgroundFlat, uniform light-gray background occupying the full image, providing high contrast with the product.
- Framing and compositionTop-centered product placement with ample surrounding negative space; product appears fully visible and not cropped.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.76 · h 0.92 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting with minimal shadows and small soft shadow below the lower cord tails.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (medium) - Image qualitySharp focus on the garment with visible fabric texture; no visible noise or compression artifacts.
Colors
vivid magenta-pink· sheer central body and cords#EA043Bdeep fuchsia· opaque ruched side panels and shoulder pads#DD0133pale pink label· care label patch- Overall silhouetteRectangular, boxy sleeveless top viewed from the back with a shallow round neckline and straight hem.