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Scanlan Theodore Linen Textured Soft Short in Camel
The Scanlan Theodore Linen Textured Soft Short in Camel is a pair of linen shorts from the Spring 2026 collection of the Melbourne house founded by Fiona Scanlan and Gary Theodore in 1987. Luxury Handbags stocks it in our designer shorts edit, and every piece is checked for authenticity before it leaves us.
The Linen Textured Soft Short is made in linen, in a shade the house calls Camel. The cut is a relaxed fit. A high waist and pleat front detailing finish it. It is above-the-knee length. Pair with a fine knit and a loafer.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Scanlan Theodore, Melbourne, Australia, founded in 1987
- Product: Linen Textured Soft Short in Camel
- Collection: Spring 2026
- Colour: Beige
- Material: 60% polyester and 40% linen
- Size and fit: Order your usual size. The silhouette is a relaxed fit, with an above-the-knee length. The model is 175 cm and wears an AU 6, which is a UK 6. AU and UK sizing match here, and US runs two sizes down, so a UK 8 is a US 4. Luxury Handbags lists it in UK sizes 4 to 18. If you sit between two sizes, go up.
- Origin: Designed in Melbourne, Australia
- Authenticity: 100% authentic Scanlan Theodore, verified by Luxury Shoes
- Delivery and duties: most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on import. See the Luxury Handbags logistics and returns protocol.
How to Wear the Linen Textured Soft Short in Camel
Wear the Linen Textured Soft Short with a fine knit and flat sandals. For a second look, try a silk shirt. Style it with a slim loafer and a structured bag.
It suits warm weekends and holidays. For more ideas, read our guide to styling Scanlan Theodore and the Spring 2026 edit.
PRODUCT DETAILS
| Brand | Scanlan Theodore, Melbourne |
| Category | designer shorts |
| Colour | Beige |
| Material | 60% polyester and 40% linen |
| Size and fit | Order your usual size. The silhouette is a relaxed fit, with an above-the-knee length. The model is 175 cm and wears an AU 6, which is a UK 6. AU and UK sizing match here, and US runs two sizes down, so a UK 8 is a US 4. Luxury Handbags lists it in UK sizes 4 to 18. If you sit between two sizes, go up. |
| Care | Gentle dry clean only. Do not bleach. Low steam iron. Do not tumble dry. Store on a padded hanger away from direct light. |
| Origin | Designed in Melbourne, Australia |
| Style code | H6221520P-CAMEL |
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.
“Of this season’s new pieces, the Linen Textured Soft Short is one I would buy first.”
Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Luxury Shoes
How Scanlan Theodore Compares
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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 Linen Textured Soft Short in Camel authentic?
Yes. Every Scanlan Theodore piece sold by Luxury Handbags is 100% authentic and is checked before dispatch.
What size should I order in the Linen Textured Soft Short in Camel?
Scanlan Theodore publishes no sizing correction for this piece, so take your usual size. AU and UK sizes are the same, so an AU 8 is a UK 8 and a US 4. Our Scanlan Theodore size guide has the full AU, UK and US conversion.
What is the Linen Textured Soft Short in Camel made of?
60% polyester and 40% linen.
How do I care for the Linen Textured Soft Short in Camel?
Gentle dry clean only. Do not bleach. Low steam iron. Do not tumble dry. 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 Luxury Handbags 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?
Luxury Handbags 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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