Melbourne house since 1987 / designer knitwear
Scanlan Theodore Pleat Rib Cardigan in White
The Scanlan Theodore Pleat Rib Cardigan in White is a pleated rib knit cardigan from the Spring 2026 collection of the Melbourne house founded by Fiona Scanlan and Gary Theodore in 1987. Coveti stocks it in our designer knitwear edit, and every piece is checked for authenticity before it leaves us.
Here the Pleat Rib Cardigan comes in White. The fabric is pleated rib knit. It has a regular fit, with a rib trim neckline, placket and hem and a signature poppy button. It is below-the-waist length. Layer it over a shirt on cooler days.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Scanlan Theodore, Melbourne, Australia, founded in 1987
- Product: Pleat Rib Cardigan in White
- Collection: Spring 2026
- Colour: White
- Material: 94% viscose and 6% polyester
- Size and fit: Take your usual size. The silhouette is a regular fit, with a below-the-waist length. The model is 176 cm and wears an AU XS, 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 letter sizes XXS to XXL. Between sizes, take the larger.
- Origin: Designed in Melbourne, Australia, in Italian yarn
- 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 Pleat Rib Cardigan in White
Wear the Pleat Rib Cardigan with tailored trousers. For a second look, try straight-leg denim. Keep the jewellery fine and let the white lead.
It works for the office and for weekends. For more ideas, read our guide to styling Scanlan Theodore and the Spring 2026 edit.
PRODUCT DETAILS
| Brand | Scanlan Theodore, Melbourne |
| Category | designer knitwear |
| Colour | White |
| Material | 94% viscose and 6% polyester |
| Size and fit | Take your usual size. The silhouette is a regular fit, with a below-the-waist length. The model is 176 cm and wears an AU XS, 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 letter sizes XXS to XXL. Between sizes, take the larger. |
| Care | Gentle dry clean only. Buttons must be masked whilst dry cleaning. Store on a padded hanger away from direct light. |
| Origin | Designed in Melbourne, Australia, in Italian yarn |
| Style code | H6262242-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.
“I would wear the Pleat Rib Cardigan on repeat through spring.”
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 Pleat Rib Cardigan 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 Pleat Rib Cardigan in White?
Scanlan Theodore publishes no sizing correction for this piece, so take your usual size. Its letter sizes follow the brand chart: XS is an AU and UK 6, S an 8 and M a 10. Our Scanlan Theodore size guide has the full AU, UK and US conversion.
What is the Pleat Rib Cardigan in White made of?
94% viscose and 6% polyester.
How do I care for the Pleat Rib Cardigan in White?
Gentle dry clean only. Buttons must be masked whilst dry cleaning. Store on a padded hanger away from direct light.
Where is this Scanlan Theodore piece made?
Designed in Melbourne, Australia, in Italian yarn. 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
