The Scanlan Theodore Resort Edit: Swim, Silk Scarves, Linen and Parachute Cotton

The Scanlan Theodore resort edit is the warm weather side of the Melbourne house: a draped one piece swimsuit, silk twill squares that tie as sarongs, and linen and parachute cotton separates. The centrepiece is the Turban Drape One Piece, now at Coveti with the full Scanlan Theodore edit and our range of designer swimwear and beachwear.

Key facts

• The Turban Drape One Piece is cut from a stretch Italian fabric, 75% polyamide and 25% elastane, and is fully lined
• Turban draping shapes its split neckline; the straps adjust
• The four new 110 cm silk twill scarves tie as sarongs over it
• Linen, parachute cotton and polished voile separates make up the rest of the edit
• Resort wear is searched about 40,500 times a month worldwide, with a January peak of 60,500

The swimsuit

The Turban Drape One Piece is a slim, fully lined one piece in cobalt blue. Turban draping twists at the split neckline, a detail the house repeats on its Turban Gown, so the swimsuit has the same sculpted line as the evening wear. The straps adjust. It is a slim fit, so take the size you usually wear in Scanlan Theodore.

The resort capsule, compared

Our picks for the suitcase

1. Turban Drape One Piece in Cobalt

The swimsuit. Cobalt is bright enough for the pool and deep enough for dinner by the water with a silk skirt.

2. Silk Lily Scarf in Chocolate Jungle

Tie the 110 cm square at the hip as a sarong, then fold it into a halter for lunch.

3. Poppy Stripe Bra in Sky Marine

A cotton stripe halter bra with triangle cups that ties two ways. Wear it under the matching Poppy French Cuff Shirt.

4. Parachute Short in White

A pull on white cotton short with an elastic waist.

5. Italian Stripe Shirt in Apple Marine

A loose striped cotton shirt to wear open over the swimsuit.

6. Polished Voile Drape Top in White

A polished voile top whose hem loops up to the shoulder for a draped line.

7. Polished Voile Trouser in White

Wide leg white voile trousers with side splits, for the walk to dinner.

How to pack it

Build on two neutrals, white and navy, then add one colour, cobalt, and one print, a scarf. Day: swimsuit, scarf as sarong, open shirt, flat sandals. Lunch: white short, halter bra, shirt knotted at the waist. Dinner: voile trousers, drape top, gold earrings. Everything here folds small, and the cotton and voile pieces shake out without an iron. For more, see how to wear a silk scarf and linen trousers for women.

Sizing

Scanlan Theodore sizes in Australian numbers, which match UK sizes: an AU 6 is a UK 6, a US 2 and an EU 34; an AU 8 is a UK 8, a US 4 and an EU 36; an AU 10 is a UK 10, a US 6 and an EU 38. Full conversions are in our Scanlan Theodore size guide. The swimsuit has adjustable straps, so between sizes take the one that fits your hips.

Scanlan Theodore at a glance

Wearing it around the world

Scanlan Theodore designs in Melbourne, so its spring and summer pieces land in November, when the Gulf is at its most comfortable and the northern hemisphere is planning winter sun. In Dubai, Riyadh and Doha the lightweight fabrics here suit the cooler months outdoors, and long sleeves and full lengths cover easily for the souq, the mosque visit and the family lunch. In London, Paris and Milan they pack for a January escape and come back out in May. In New York and Los Angeles they cover resort season. US shoppers subtract four from the Australian size; Europeans add twenty eight.

Frequently asked questions

Does Scanlan Theodore make swimwear?

Yes. The current collection includes the Turban Drape One Piece, a fully lined one piece in a stretch Italian fabric with turban draping at the neckline.

What is the Turban Drape One Piece made of?

75% polyamide and 25% elastane, a stretch Italian fabric, and it is fully lined.

Can a silk scarf be worn as a sarong?

Yes. A 110 cm square is large enough to wrap the hips and knot at the side.

When does Scanlan Theodore release summer pieces?

As an Australian house, it designs spring and summer for the southern hemisphere, so those pieces arrive in the northern autumn, ahead of resort season.

Is Scanlan Theodore a luxury brand?

Yes. It is an Australian luxury house founded in Melbourne in 1987, known for Crepe Knit, tailoring and occasion wear.

Read next: The Scanlan Theodore linen edit, Scanlan Theodore silk prints, Scanlan Theodore summer 26 new arrivals, Who is Scanlan Theodore.

By Coveti Editorial. Updated 15 November 2026. Product details are taken from each house's own garment and care notes.