Scanlan Theodore Jackets and Coats: Crepe Knit, Bombers, Leather and Tailoring

By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 14 October 2026.

Scanlan Theodore jackets fall into four families: the Crepe Knit jackets that made the Melbourne label famous, bombers in seasonal fabrics, leather, and soft tailoring. Coveti has 45 Scanlan Theodore jackets and coats in stock across 34 styles. This guide covers each family, how it fits and what to wear it with.

Scanlan Theodore was founded in Melbourne in 1987 by Fiona Scanlan and Gary Theodore. The Crepe Knit, its signature fabric, arrived in 2001 and is still the backbone of its jackets. For the full story, read Who is Scanlan Theodore?.

At a glance

• Crepe Knit jackets: 68% viscose and 32% polyamide, a knit with stretch and recovery, cut like tailoring.
• Bombers: the brand cuts the bomber shape in silk organza, tech fabric, French brocade, cashmere wool and denim each season.
• Sizing: AU sizes, which match UK sizes. Most jackets are a regular fit; bombers are cut loose.
• Pair with: the matching Crepe Knit skirts and trousers for a suit, see Scanlan Theodore suits and sets.

Crepe Knit jackets

Crepe Knit has stretch and holds a sharp line, so the jackets wear like tailoring without the stiffness. The brand knits collars, peplums and crochet trims straight into the fabric.

1. Crepe Knit: Crepe Knit Crochet Crop Jacket in Angel

68% viscose and 32% polyamide. Scanlan Theodore gives it a slim fit and adds crochet detailing, a concealed zip closure and shoulder pads. It finishes at a below-the-waist length.

2. Crepe Knit: Crepe Knit Crochet Jacket in Oat

68% viscose and 32% polyamide. The cut is a slim fit, finished with a hand crochet detail, a concealed button closure and shoulder pads. It falls to a hip length.

3. Crepe Knit: Crepe Knit Funnel Neck Jacket in Dusk

68% viscose and 32% polyamide. It is cut to a loose fit, with a funnel neck with self-fabric stitch detail and a drop shoulder. It is hip length. Coveti also has it in Navy.

4. Crepe Knit: Crepe Knit Patch Pocket Jacket in Black

68% viscose and 32% polyamide. It has a relaxed fit with a crew neckline with tubular trim, signature poppy buttons at centre front and patch pocket and a long sleeve. It finishes at a high hip length. Coveti also has it in Sky Blue and White.

5. Crepe Knit: Crepe Knit Peplum Collar Jacket in Whiskey

68% viscose and 32% polyamide. The cut is a slim fit, finished with a tubular trim point collar, pleating detail at top sleeve and shoulder pads. Layer it over a slip dress and over a crisp shirt.

6. Crepe Knit: Crepe Knit Relaxed Jacket in Navy

68% viscose and 32% polyamide. It has a loose fit. Details include a collar and notch lapel, a front wrap closure with signature poppy button and shoulder pads.

7. Crepe Knit: Crepe Knit Tweed Peplum Jacket in Cream

68% viscose and 32% polyamide. It has a slim fit. Details include a tubular trim point collar, pleating detail at top sleeve and shoulder pads. Coveti also has it in Green.

Bombers

Scanlan Theodore makes bombers in several fabrics each season. Wear it over a slip dress for evening, and with tailored trousers in place of a blazer.

8. Bomber: Brushed Cotton Crew Bomber in Oat

78% cotton and 22% polyamide, lined in 100% viscose. It has a loose fit with a crew neckline, a front zip closure featuring signature puller and a soft ribbed cuffs, waistband and neckline. It finishes at a waist length.

9. Bomber: Cashmere Wool Bomber in White

90% ultrafine merino and 10% cashmere. It is cut to a loose fit, with a crew neckline and a front zip closure featuring signature puller. It is waist length.

10. Bomber: Cotton Sateen Bomber in Black

98% cotton and 2% elastane. Scanlan Theodore gives it an oversized fit and adds a point collar, a dropped shoulder and front chest pocket flaps with button closure. It finishes at a waist length.

11. Bomber: Denim Bomber in Snow Wash

100% cotton. It has a relaxed fit with a pointed collar, an elasticated casing at hem and sleeve cuffs and pockets at side seams. It finishes at a below-the-waist length. Coveti also has it in White.

12. Bomber: Denim Two Tone Bomber in Indigo

98% cotton and 2% elastane. The shape is a relaxed fit. Details run to a funnel neckline, a pocket at side seam and features reverse side denim trim.

13. Bomber: Fleur De Lin Bomber in Champagne

46% polyamide, 45% linen and 9% elastane. Scanlan Theodore gives it a loose fit and adds a fine French fleur de lin jacquard, a front zip closure featuring signature Scanlan Theodore puller and a clean neckline. It finishes at a below-the-waist length. Coveti also has it in Opal.

14. Bomber: French Brocade Bomber in Champagne

11% silk, 29% cotton, 6% polyester, 26% polyamide and 28% metallic, lined in 100% viscose. It has a loose fit, with a french brocade and ruched detailing around neckline. It is below-the-waist length.

15. Bomber: Italian Textured Bomber in Off White

100% viscose. It has a relaxed fit, with a funnel neckline and a button cuff. Layer it over a slip dress for evening.

Leather jackets

The leather pieces are cut in the same bomber and tailored shapes as the fabric jackets. For more, see Scanlan Theodore leather.

16. Leather: Leather Bomber in Camel

100% leather, lined in 100% polyester. The shape is a loose fit. Details run to a crew neckline, a dropped shoulder and an elasticated casing at cuffs. Coveti also has it in Dark Chocolate and Opal.

17. Leather: Textured Leather Bomber in Toffee

100% leather, lined in 100% polyester. The cut is a loose fit. A crew neckline and a dropped shoulder finish it.

Tailoring and coats

Soft blazers, tuxedo jackets and coats for cooler months.

18. Tailoring: Brushed Cotton Funnel Neck Jacket in Navy

98% cotton and 2% spandex, lined in 95% polyester and 5% elastane. Scanlan Theodore gives it a loose fit and adds a drop shoulder, a funnel neck collar and a cocoon sleeve with elastic casing at sleeve edge. Wear it with the coordinating skirt for a full look.

19. Tailoring: Denim Oversized Cropped Jacket in Indigo

98% cotton and 2% elastane. The shape is an oversized fit. Details run to a pointed collar, a dropped shoulder and denim detail pocket flaps.

20. Tailoring: Italian Plaid Jacket in Anthracite

100% virgin wool, lined in 65% acetate and 35% polyester. It has a regular fit. Details include a tailored soft wide shoulder, an one button single-breasted silhouette and a slim into waist. Coveti also has it in Navy.

21. Tailoring: Italian Textured Tailored Jacket in Pale Lilac

100% viscose, lined in 70% viscose and 30% polyester. The cut is a slim fit through the waist, finished with a single-breasted silhouette, a single button closure and a collar and lapel. There is a coordinating Italian Textured Trouser in the same shade.

22. Tailoring: Lace Funnel Neck Jacket in Dark Chocolate

100% polyester, lined in 100% silk. It has a regular fit, with a funnel neckline and a front zip closure featuring signature puller. Scanlan Theodore shows it with the matching fine tank.

23. Tailoring: Linen Soft Blazer in Ink

100% linen. The cut is a relaxed fit, finished with a tailored soft wide shoulder, a single-breasted with an extra button to achieve a slimmer silhouette and a collar lapel. There is a coordinating Linen Soft Trouser in the same shade.

24. Tailoring: Soft Single Breasted Jacket in Black

55% wool, 41% polyester and 4% elastane, lined in 65% acetate and 35% polyester. Scanlan Theodore gives it a tailored slim fit and adds sharp shoulder pads, a collar and lapel and a single-breasted with button to the waist. Wear it with the coordinating skirt for a full look.

25. Coat: Tailored Cocoon Sleeve Jacket in Black

55% wool, 41% polyester and 4% elastane, lined in 65% acetate and 35% polyester. It has a loose fit with a double breasted buttoning at waistline, a wide collar and lapel and a low armhole. It finishes at a below the hip length.

How Scanlan Theodore jackets fit

Scanlan Theodore sizes in AU, and AU sizes match UK sizes, so an AU 8 is a UK 8 and a US 4. Letter sizes follow the brand chart: XS is a 6, S an 8, M a 10 and L a 12. Coveti lists every piece in UK sizes and shows the brand fit note on each product page. For measurements, see the Scanlan Theodore size guide. Crepe Knit jackets sit close through the shoulder; if you plan to layer a knit underneath, take your usual size rather than sizing down.

How to care for them

Scanlan Theodore labels its Crepe Knit gentle dry clean only, and the same goes for the silk, brocade and leather jackets. Store them on a padded hanger away from direct light. Every product page lists the brand care steps.

Frequently asked questions

What are Scanlan Theodore jackets made of?

The signature jackets are Crepe Knit, a knit of 68% viscose and 32% polyamide that the brand introduced in 2001. Other jackets are made in silk organza, tech fabric, French brocade, cashmere wool, denim, linen and leather.

Do Scanlan Theodore jackets run true to size?

Yes. The brand publishes no sizing correction for its jackets. AU sizes match UK sizes, so take your usual size.

Can you wash a Crepe Knit jacket?

The brand labels Crepe Knit gentle dry clean only. Store it on a padded hanger away from direct light.

Does Scanlan Theodore make suits?

Yes. Many jackets have a matching skirt and trouser in the same fabric. See Scanlan Theodore suits and sets.

Where can I buy Scanlan Theodore jackets?

At Scanlan Theodore boutiques in Australia and the US, at David Jones, and online at Coveti, which ships worldwide.

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