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Scanlan Theodore Parachute Pleat Short in Crimson
The Scanlan Theodore Parachute Pleat Short in Crimson is a pair of parachute cotton shorts from the Spring 2026 collection of the Melbourne house founded by Fiona Scanlan and Gary Theodore in 1987. Coveti stocks it in our designer shorts edit, and every piece is checked for authenticity before it leaves us.
The Parachute Pleat Short is cut from parachute cotton in Crimson. It is cut to a regular fit, with pleat front detailing and a fixed waistband with front fly fastening. It is above-the-knee length. Wear with a silk shirt and a flat sandal.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Scanlan Theodore, Melbourne, Australia, founded in 1987
- Product: Parachute Pleat Short in Crimson
- Collection: Spring 2026
- Colour: Pink
- Material: 100% cotton
- Size and fit: Your usual size is the right one here. The silhouette is a regular fit, with an above-the-knee length. The model is 176 cm and wears an AU 6, which is a UK 6. The AU size on the label reads the same as UK. In US terms, take two sizes down. Coveti lists it in UK sizes 4 to 18. Between sizes, size up and have it taken in if needed.
- Origin: Designed in Melbourne, Australia
- Authenticity: 100% authentic Scanlan Theodore, verified by Coveti
- Delivery and duties: most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on import. See the Coveti logistics and returns protocol.
How to Wear the Parachute Pleat Short in Crimson
Wear the Parachute Pleat Short with a silk shirt. For a second look, try a fine knit and flat sandals. Tonal dressing suits it, so keep the rest in the same colour family.
It suits warm weekends and holidays. For more ideas, read our guide to styling Scanlan Theodore and the Spring 2026 edit.
PRODUCT DETAILS
| Brand | Scanlan Theodore, Melbourne |
| Category | designer shorts |
| Colour | Pink |
| Material | 100% cotton |
| Size and fit | Your usual size is the right one here. The silhouette is a regular fit, with an above-the-knee length. The model is 176 cm and wears an AU 6, which is a UK 6. The AU size on the label reads the same as UK. In US terms, take two sizes down. Coveti lists it in UK sizes 4 to 18. Between sizes, size up and have it taken in if needed. |
| Care | Mild dry clean only. Store on a padded hanger away from direct light. |
| Origin | Designed in Melbourne, Australia |
| Style code | H6221530-CRIMSON |
About Scanlan Theodore
Scanlan Theodore is an Australian luxury house founded in Melbourne in 1987 by Fiona Scanlan and Gary Theodore, who opened the first boutique on Chapel Street in South Yarra. Gary Theodore is still creative director, and every collection is designed in-house in Melbourne. The house is best known for polished tailoring and its signature Crepe Knit, a viscose and polyamide knit spun from Italian yarn and introduced in 2001. Alongside ready-to-wear it makes bags, shoes and jewellery; the shoes and jewellery carry a Made in Italy label. Read who is Scanlan Theodore and is Scanlan Theodore worth it for the full story.
“I would keep the Parachute Pleat Short for years.”
Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti
How Scanlan Theodore Compares
Shoppers looking at Scanlan Theodore often also consider
Christopher Esber,
Carla Zampatti and
Totême.
Christopher Esber leans sculptural and evening-led, Carla Zampatti is the older Australian tailoring house, and Totême is Scandinavian minimalism. Scanlan Theodore is built around the working week. Our edit of brands like Scanlan Theodore sets out the differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Scanlan Theodore Parachute Pleat Short in Crimson authentic?
Yes. Every Scanlan Theodore piece sold by Coveti is 100% authentic and is checked before dispatch.
What size should I order in the Parachute Pleat Short in Crimson?
Scanlan Theodore publishes no sizing correction for this piece, so take your usual size. AU and UK sizes are the same, so an AU 8 is a UK 8 and a US 4. Our Scanlan Theodore size guide has the full AU, UK and US conversion.
What is the Parachute Pleat Short in Crimson made of?
100% cotton.
How do I care for the Parachute Pleat Short in Crimson?
Mild dry clean only. Store on a padded hanger away from direct light.
Where is this Scanlan Theodore piece made?
Designed in Melbourne, Australia. Scanlan Theodore designs every collection in-house in Melbourne, and Coveti only names a factory country where the label states one.
Who founded Scanlan Theodore?
Fiona Scanlan and Gary Theodore founded the label in Melbourne in 1987. Scanlan sold her share in 2003, and Gary Theodore remains creative director.
Where else can I buy Scanlan Theodore?
The brand sells through its own boutiques in Australia and the United States, concessions inside David Jones and its own online store. Our guide to where to buy Scanlan Theodore lists them.
How does delivery work?
Coveti ships worldwide with express options through DHL Express and FedEx International Priority. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, which makes the customer the importer of record for local duties and taxes. The full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
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Last updated 01-Oct-26 | Curated and authenticated by Coveti
