Melbourne house since 1987 / designer tops
Scanlan Theodore Soft Knit Shirt in Navy
The Scanlan Theodore Soft Knit Shirt in Navy is a viscose shirt 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 tops edit, and every piece is checked for authenticity before it leaves us. Browse more designer tops for women.
The Soft Knit Shirt is a slim, short sleeve knit shirt in navy, knitted from a viscose and nylon blend. A point collar and stand sit over a front placket of mother of pearl buttons, and it ends below the waist. Wear it with the Soft Knit Crop Trouser.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Scanlan Theodore, Melbourne, Australia, founded in 1987
- Product: Soft Knit Shirt in Navy
- Collection: Spring 2026
- Colour: Blue
- Material: 68% viscose and 32% nylon
- Size and fit: Order your usual size. The silhouette is a slim fit. The model is 177 cm and wears an AU XS, 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 letter sizes XXS to XXL. If you sit between two sizes, go up.
- 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 Soft Knit Shirt in Navy
Wear the Soft Knit Shirt with a tailored jacket. For a second look, try a midi skirt. 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 tops |
| Colour | Blue |
| Material | 68% viscose and 32% nylon |
| Size and fit | Order your usual size. The silhouette is a slim fit. The model is 177 cm and wears an AU XS, 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 letter sizes XXS to XXL. If you sit between two sizes, go up. |
| 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 |
| Style code | H6262472-NAVY |
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 Soft Knit Shirt 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 Soft Knit Shirt in Navy authentic?
Yes. Every Scanlan Theodore piece sold by Coveti is 100% authentic and is checked before dispatch.
What size should I order in the Soft Knit Shirt in Navy?
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 Soft Knit Shirt in Navy made of?
68% viscose and 32% nylon.
How do I care for the Soft Knit Shirt in Navy?
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. 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
