The Scanlan Theodore Poppy: Beaded Bags, Crochet Knits and Jewellery
The Scanlan Theodore Poppy: Beaded Bags, Crochet Knits and Jewellery
The poppy is the motif that ties the current Scanlan Theodore collection together, and it turns up as hand beaded flowers on satin bags, crochet borders on Crepe Knit, a sphere on a belt and small gold studs. The newest is the Beaded Poppy Drawstring Bag in Blue, which joins the rest of the Scanlan Theodore edit and our bucket bags range at Coveti.
Key facts
- The poppy is the current Scanlan Theodore house motif
- The Beaded Poppy Drawstring Bag takes seven hours of hand beading, by the brand's account
- It measures 21 x 19 x 14 cm, with a 40 to 77 cm strap drop
- The poppy also appears on Crepe Knit crochet, sandals, a belt and gold jewellery
The Beaded Poppy Drawstring Bag
The Beaded Poppy Drawstring Bag gathers baby blue satin into a soft pouch, with two poppies embroidered in blue tube beads. By the brand's account each bag takes seven hours of beadwork. It has an internal slip pocket, light gold hardware and a leather strap that adjusts and detaches, so it is a wristlet one night and a crossbody the next. It measures 21 cm high, 19 cm wide and 14 cm deep, and the drop runs from 40 to 77 cm. The same bag comes in chocolate with fuchsia beading.
Every poppy piece at Coveti
1. Beaded Poppy Drawstring Bag in Blue
Baby blue satin with blue beading, soft enough in colour for a daytime wedding.
2. Beaded Poppy Drawstring Bag in Chocolate Fuchsia
Chocolate satin with fuchsia poppies, the darker evening version.
3. The Poppy Bucket in Black
A structured leather bucket bag for every day.
4. Crepe Knit Poppy Crochet Hem Dress in Dusk
Crepe Knit with a crochet poppy hem, in dusk pink.
5. Crepe Knit Poppy Crochet Dress in Sky Blue
The same crochet idea in sky blue, as a full dress.
6. Crepe Knit Poppy Crochet Skirt in Sky Blue
The crochet poppy skirt in sky blue, for a knit set with the singlet.
7. Crepe Knit Poppy Crochet Singlet in Dusk
A Crepe Knit singlet edged in crochet poppies.
8. Beaded Poppy Mercerised Tee in Blue
A mercerised cotton tee with a beaded poppy.
9. Poppy Flat Sandal in Black
A flat sandal with a poppy on the strap, in black.
10. The Poppy Sphere Belt 2 in Cloud
A leather belt with the poppy sphere buckle, in cloud.
11. Poppy Studs in Light Gold
Light gold poppy studs for every day.
12. Poppy Pendant Necklace in Light Gold
A light gold poppy pendant.
How to wear the poppy
One poppy piece per outfit is the rule. Let the beaded bag lead with a plain silk slip dress, a navy tailored suit and a crochet knit set left unaccessorised. The studs and pendant are small enough to wear with anything. For outfits built around the brand's evening pieces, see Scanlan Theodore evening wear and Scanlan Theodore bags.
Scanlan Theodore at a glance
| Founded | 1987, on Chapel Street in South Yarra, Melbourne, by Fiona Scanlan and Gary Theodore |
| Creative director | Gary Theodore |
| Signature | Crepe Knit, introduced in 2001 and knitted from Italian yarn |
| Known for | Polished workwear, knit dresses, tailoring and the beaded poppy |
| In the US | First boutique in Manhattan's Flatiron district in 2018, since joined by Tribeca and Americana Manhasset |
| Sizes | Australian sizes, which match UK sizes: an AU 8 is a UK 8 and a US 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Scanlan Theodore poppy?
It is the house flower motif, used as hand beading on bags, crochet on Crepe Knit and as gold hardware on belts, sandals and jewellery.
How big is the Scanlan Theodore Beaded Poppy Drawstring Bag?
It measures 21 cm high, 19 cm wide and 14 cm deep, with a strap drop of 40 to 77 cm.
Is the beading on the poppy bag done by hand?
Yes. The brand says each bag takes seven hours of hand embroidery.
Can the poppy bag be worn crossbody?
Yes. The leather strap adjusts and detaches, so it works as a wristlet, a shoulder bag and a crossbody.
Read next: Embroidered bags, Wedding guest bags, Scanlan Theodore jewellery.
By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 20 October 2026.
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