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Scanlan Theodore Parachute Pleat Trouser in White
The Scanlan Theodore Parachute Pleat Trouser in White is a pair of parachute cotton trousers from the Spring 2026 collection of Scanlan Theodore, the Melbourne house founded by Fiona Scanlan and Gary Theodore in 1987. Coveti stocks it in our designer trousers edit, and every piece is checked for authenticity before it leaves us. Browse more designer pants for women.
The Parachute Pleat Trouser is a mid rise white cotton trouser with front pleats and a front fly zip, cut in a lightweight cotton with soft volume. A drawcord gathers the hem at the ankle, and there are side and back pockets. Wear it with the Parachute Cocoon Sleeve Shirt.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Scanlan Theodore, Melbourne, Australia, founded in 1987
- Product: Parachute Pleat Trouser in White
- Collection: Spring 2026
- Colour: White
- Material: 100% cotton
- Size and fit: Your usual size is the right one here. The silhouette is a regular fit, with an ankle length with drawcord hemline and a mid rise. The model is 178 cm and wears an AU 6, which is a UK 6. AU and UK sizing match here, and US runs two sizes down, so a UK 8 is a US 4. 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 Trouser in White
Wear the Parachute Pleat Trouser with a cropped jacket. For a second look, try a tucked shirt. Gold jewellery and a pointed heel finish it for evening.
It works from the office to dinner. For more ideas, read our guide to styling Scanlan Theodore and the Spring 2026 edit.
| Brand | Scanlan Theodore, Melbourne |
| Category | designer trousers |
| Colour | White |
| Material | 100% cotton |
| Size and fit | Your usual size is the right one here. The silhouette is a regular fit, with an ankle length with drawcord hemline and a mid rise. The model is 178 cm and wears an AU 6, which is a UK 6. AU and UK sizing match here, and US runs two sizes down, so a UK 8 is a US 4. 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 | H6221516-WHITE |
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.
“The Parachute Pleat Trouser is a piece to keep for many seasons.”
Coveti Editorial
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 Trouser in White 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 Trouser in White?
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 Trouser in White made of?
100% cotton.
How do I care for the Parachute Pleat Trouser in White?
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 15-Nov-26 | Curated and authenticated by Coveti
