Scanlan Theodore Bags: The Athos, Vanita, Ilios and Carry All Explained

Scanlan Theodore makes a small range of handbags in Italian leather and suede, designed in Melbourne alongside the clothes. The families are the Athos (a chevron embossed nubuck and cow leather group), the Vanita (a suede crossbody with a mirror inside), the Ilios (croc embossed calf leather), the Carry All (suede and denim) and two evening pieces, the Flora and the Feather Bucket Bag. Updated 1 October 2026.

Scanlan Theodore bags at a glance

Measurements are the brand’s own, height by width by depth. Scanlan Theodore names the leather’s origin on its bags but does not publish a factory country for them, so Coveti does not state one.

The bags, one by one

1. The mini: Flora Mini Top Handle in Light Gold

The Flora Mini Top Handle is made from mirror calf leather, lined in satin. It has hand embroidered resin flowers and a detachable top handle. It measures 11.5 cm high, 21.5 cm wide and 8 cm deep. It is a small bag for evening.

2. The tote: Maxi Drawstring in Caffe

Scanlan Theodore makes the Maxi Drawstring in Italian cow leather, lined in microfibre suede. It has a soft drawstring opening and an internal slip pocket. It measures 42 cm high, 43 cm wide and 3.5 cm deep. The drop is 28 cm. It is a day bag that also works at night.

3. The tote: Maxi Drawstring in Desert

This oversized drawstring bag is cut from Italian cow leather, lined in microfibre suede. It has a soft drawstring opening and an internal slip pocket. It measures 42 cm high, 43 cm wide and 3.5 cm deep. The drop is 28 cm. Wear it on the shoulder through the working week.

4. The tote: The Athos Shopper in Brandy

The Athos Shopper is made from Italian nubuck leather with embossed chevron motif, lined in smooth leather. It has a magnetic closure and an internal pocket with zip closure. It measures 21 cm high, 36 cm wide and 12 cm deep. The drop is 17 to 37 cm. It suits weekends and travel.

5. The mini: The Ilios Mini in Almond

This mini bag is cut from Italian croco embossed calf leather, lined in microfibre suede. It has a detachable strap and three main compartments. It measures 17 cm high, 14.5 cm wide and 7 cm deep. The drop is 7 cm. Take it out at night with a slip dress.

6. The shoulder bag: The Athos Trapeze in Taupe

The Athos Trapeze is made from Italian cow leather, lined in microfibre suede. It has a decorative drawstring with a magnetic leather tab. It measures 18 cm high, 37 cm wide and 12 cm deep. The drop is 24 cm. Wear it on the shoulder through the working week.

7. The tote: The Carry All Shopper Medium in Desert

The Carry All Shopper Medium is made from Italian cow leather suede, lined in cotton twill. It has a detachable strap with 55 cm drop for shoulder and crossbody wear and an internal zipped pocket. It measures 16 cm high, 41 cm wide and 19 cm deep. The drop is 8.5 cm. It is a day bag that also works at night.

8. The mini: The Carry All Embellished Nano in Denim

This nano bag is cut from denim and plain leather trims, lined in cotton twill. It has clear crystal embellishment embroidery and a detachable strap with 55 cm drop for shoulder and crossbody wear. Take it out at night with a slip dress.

9. The shoulder bag: The Vanita in Chocolate

Scanlan Theodore makes The Vanita in Italian suede leather, lined in microfibre suede. It has a metal zip opening and a stainless steel custom interior mirror. It measures 9.5 cm high, 26 cm wide and 9.5 cm deep. The drop is 26 to 40 cm. It suits weekends and travel.

10. The shoulder bag: The Vanita in Morocco

This crossbody bag is cut from Italian suede leather, lined in microfibre suede. It has a metal zip opening and a stainless steel custom interior mirror. It measures 9.5 cm high, 26 cm wide and 9.5 cm deep. The drop is 26 to 40 cm. Carry it to the office and on to dinner.

11. The shoulder bag: The Vanita in Desert

The Vanita is made from Italian suede leather, lined in microfibre suede. It has a metal zip opening and a stainless steel custom interior mirror. It measures 9.5 cm high, 26 cm wide and 9.5 cm deep. The drop is 26 to 40 cm. It is a day bag that also works at night.

12. The bucket bag: Feather Bucket Bag in Bianco

The Feather Bucket Bag has an ostrich feather exterior, lined in satin. It has a 62 cm brass chain strap. It measures 17 cm high and 17 cm wide. Take it out at night with a slip dress.

13. The pouch: The Athos Flat Pouch in Brandy

Scanlan Theodore makes The Athos Flat Pouch in Italian nubuck leather with embossed chevron motif, lined in cotton twill. It has a leather wristlet strap puller. It measures 15 cm high, 23 cm wide and 1 cm deep. It is a small bag for evening.

Which Scanlan Theodore bag is the most practical?

For work, the Athos Shopper. It has a magnetic closure, a zipped inside pocket and an adjustable handle, and it is deep enough for a laptop sleeve. For evening, the Vanita: it is small, it has a crossbody strap that adjusts, and the mirror and lipstick case inside mean you do not need a second pouch.

How to look after them

Store each bag in its dust bag, in a dry, dark place. Clean leather with a soft damp cloth and suede with a dry brush, and keep both away from water, solvents and heat. The feather bag should not get wet.

Frequently asked questions

Does Scanlan Theodore make handbags?

Yes. The range includes shoppers, shoulder bags, crossbody bags, mini top-handle bags, a bucket bag and a flat pouch, in Italian leather, suede and nubuck.

What is the Scanlan Theodore Athos bag?

Athos is a family of bags in Italian leather, several with an embossed chevron. It includes the Athos Shopper, the Athos Trapeze, the Athos Flat Pouch and a matching Athos belt.

What is the Scanlan Theodore Vanita?

The Vanita is a small suede crossbody bag, 26 cm wide, with a metal zip, a stainless steel mirror inside, a lipstick case and an adjustable strap.

Are Scanlan Theodore bags made in Italy?

The leathers are Italian and the brand says so on each bag. It does not publish where the bags are assembled, so Coveti does not claim a factory country.

Can I buy Scanlan Theodore bags outside Australia?

Yes. Coveti ships Scanlan Theodore bags worldwide.

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