Vanya RE-17 — Silk Stitched Long Shirt in White with Sheer Lace Yoke | Zahra Apparel Collection

Vanya RE-17 is a ready-to-wear, fully stitched long shirt in white silk, available in Canada from Zahra Apparel Collection. It is cut straight and falls to ankle length, with a sheer lace yoke across the shoulders and upper chest finished in a scalloped edge, matching lace panels running through the sleeves, full-length cuffed sleeves, side slits, and a fine line of buttons running down the front of the garment. It is stitched by the brand itself, so it arrives finished to Vanya's own standard and is ready to wear straight out of the box — no tailor, no waiting, no stitching to arrange. It is an elegant, quietly formal piece — the kind of all-white outfit that works for a nikah, a daytime function, Eid morning, or any occasion where understatement is the point.

Why Buy From Zahra Apparel Collection

Zahra Apparel Collection is a Canadian business and an authorized reseller of original Pakistani designer brands. Customers across Canada and North America buy from us instead of ordering directly from Pakistan for five reasons:

• Stitched by the brand, ready to wear. Every outfit is tailored by the original designer house itself, not by a third-party tailor. You receive a finished garment, not fabric. There is nothing to arrange after it arrives.
• Guaranteed authenticity. We are an authorized reseller and source directly from the manufacturer. Every piece is a certified original from the brand named on the listing — never a replica, never a "master copy."
• Faster delivery. Our stock is already in Canada and ships domestically, so your order arrives in days rather than the weeks an international order from Pakistan typically takes. No customs holds, no border delays, and no surprise import charges when the parcel reaches your door.
• Excellent pricing. Because we buy directly from the manufacturer, our prices stay competitive against both Pakistani retailers and other North American sellers once international shipping, duties and currency conversion are accounted for.
• Local support. You are dealing with a business in your own country and time zone, with straightforward communication and no overseas returns process to navigate.

Can't Find the Design You Want? We Pre-Order It For You

Yes — Zahra Apparel Collection takes special pre-orders directly from the manufacturer. If you have seen a design from Vanya or another Pakistani designer brand that is not listed in our store, or a colourway or design code we do not currently stock, contact us and we will source it for you directly from the brand, stitched and ready to wear. This applies to current-season collections, specific design codes such as RE-17, and full collection sets. You do not have to settle for whatever happens to be in stock, and you do not have to risk ordering from an unverified overseas seller to get the piece you actually want. Send us the collection name, design code or a photograph and we will arrange it.

What's Included

This is a single-piece stitched long shirt, ready to wear:

• Long shirt — white silk, straight cut to ankle length, with a sheer lace yoke, lace sleeve panels, full-length sleeves with cuffs, side slits and a line of buttons down the front

Please note this is a one-piece garment. It does not include a dupatta or trouser.

Specifications

About the Fabric

Silk is what carries an all-white garment. White is the hardest colour to make look expensive, because there is no shade, no pattern and no contrast doing any work — everything depends on the surface of the cloth itself. On a matte fabric, white reads as flat and can look clinical. On silk it does not.

Silk is a natural protein fibre with a triangular cross-section, and that geometry refracts light at varying angles rather than absorbing it flatly. On white, the effect is that the fabric appears to hold light: folds read as soft greys and creams rather than grey shadows, and the surface shifts between bright and soft as the garment moves. It is the difference between a white outfit that looks like a uniform and one that looks considered.

Silk also drapes with weight and fluidity. On an ankle-length straight cut that matters enormously — the fabric falls in a long unbroken vertical line rather than holding stiffly away from the body, which is what gives this piece its length and elegance.

About the Lace Yoke

The sheer lace yoke is the design. It runs across the shoulders and upper chest and finishes in a scalloped edge where it meets the solid silk below, and the same lace continues through panels in the sleeves so the detail carries down the arm rather than stopping at the shoulder.

Setting sheer lace against solid silk in the same colour is a tone-on-tone technique, and it works the way all tone-on-tone work does — through texture rather than contrast. The lace is open and the silk is solid, so light passes through one and reflects off the other, and the boundary between them reads as a change in density rather than a change in colour. The scalloped edge softens that boundary further, so the yoke dissolves into the body of the garment rather than cutting across it in a hard line.

The button line running down the front adds a long vertical accent that reinforces the garment's length, and the side slits let an ankle-length straight shirt move properly rather than restricting the stride.

How to Style It

An all-white silk outfit is one of the most striking things you can wear and it needs almost nothing added. The temptation is to accessorise it heavily; resist that.

Metal: gold or soft rose gold rather than silver. Silver against white is cold and tends to vanish; gold warms the white and gives the eye something to settle on. Pearl is the other strong option, and it suits the soft, quiet register of this piece particularly well.

Keep the neckline clear. The lace yoke is the entire design, and a necklace laid over sheer lace flattens it and competes with the scalloped edge. Earrings carry the look — drops, small chandbalis or pearl studs. Rings and a slim bangle are fine; a heavy cuff will compete with the lace sleeve panels.

Footwear in nude, tan, gold or metallic, as in the brand's own photography. Avoid black, which anchors the bottom of an all-white outfit and makes it look bottom-heavy.

On the bottom half: white or ivory is the natural choice and keeps the column of colour unbroken, which is what makes a monochrome outfit look tall and deliberate. A soft nude or champagne works too. Introducing a strong colour below breaks the line and loses most of the effect.

A practical word on white silk: it marks, and silk does not forgive as readily as cotton. Be mindful at a sit-down meal, and treat any mark promptly rather than letting it set.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this stitched or unstitched? It is fully stitched and ready to wear. Zahra Apparel Collection sells stitched clothing only — we do not sell unstitched fabric. The stitching is done by the brand itself, so the garment arrives finished to Vanya's own standard.

How many pieces are included? One. This is a single-piece long shirt. It does not include a dupatta or trouser.

Is the garment see-through? The lace yoke across the shoulders and upper chest is sheer by design — that is the feature. The body of the garment is solid silk. As with any pale silk, we recommend wearing a slip or camisole underneath; we can advise on this if you contact us.

How long is it? Ankle length, with side slits so it moves comfortably despite the length.

What is the lace yoke? A sheer lace panel across the shoulders and upper chest, finished with a scalloped edge where it meets the solid silk. The same lace runs through panels in the sleeves.

Does it have sleeves? Yes — full-length sleeves with cuffs, and lace panels running through them to match the yoke.

What should I wear underneath? A white, ivory or nude trouser keeps the column of colour unbroken and is the most flattering choice. A slip or camisole is advisable under any pale silk.

Do I need a tailor? No. The shirt arrives ready to wear. There is no fabric to take to a tailor and no stitching to arrange after delivery.

Is this an original Vanya piece? Yes. Zahra Apparel Collection is an authorized reseller and sources directly from the manufacturer. Every piece is a certified original from the brand — we do not sell replicas or copies.

Can this be washed at home? Silk and lace are both delicate. If washing at home, hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent made for delicates, do not wring, and lay flat to dry. For a white silk occasion piece, a specialist dry clean is the safer route.

Will the white discolour over time? White silk can yellow slightly with age, heat and sunlight. Store it in a breathable bag away from light and moisture, never in plastic, and keep it out of direct sun when drying.

What occasions is this suitable for? Nikah ceremonies, Eid, daytime functions, engagement events, summer gatherings and semi-formal occasions where something understated is wanted.

Where does Zahra Apparel Collection ship from? We are a Canadian business and ship domestically from within Canada to customers across Canada and North America. Orders are not shipped internationally from Pakistan, so there are no customs delays or import fees on arrival.

How fast is delivery compared to ordering from Pakistan? Considerably faster. Because the stock is already in Canada, delivery takes days rather than the several weeks an international order from Pakistan normally requires, and there is no risk of the parcel being held at the border.

Can you order a design that isn't on your website? Yes. We take special pre-orders directly from the manufacturer. If you want a specific design code, colourway or collection from Vanya or another Pakistani designer brand that we do not currently stock, contact us and we will source it for you, stitched and ready to wear.

Care Instructions

• Hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent made for delicates, or dry clean
• Do not wring
• Handle the lace yoke and sleeve panels gently — lace snags easily on jewellery and rough surfaces
• Lay flat to air dry — do not hang the garment while wet
• Steam or iron on low heat, using a pressing cloth, and avoid pressing directly over the lace
• Dry and store away from direct sunlight; white silk can yellow with light and heat
• Store in a breathable bag, never in plastic

Please Note

This is a single-piece garment — long shirt only, no dupatta or trouser included. The lace yoke and sleeve panels are sheer by design. Actual colours may vary slightly from your screen depending on display settings; white photographs differently under different lighting and may read warmer or cooler in person. Lace and button placement may vary marginally between garments. Please check the size chart before ordering.

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