Scanlan Theodore: How to Create a Summer-to-Fall Transitional Wardrobe

New York Fashion Week kicks off on September 6, and you’re sure to spot Scanlan Theodore’s chic professional looks on fashion editors darting between shows. This Australian fashion house, renowned for its signature crepe knit fabric, has been a favorite among dynamic women since its founding in the 1980s — even Meghan Markle has been seen wearing their designs.

As summer turns to fall, and we all turn our attention to the runways, we asked the experts at Scanlan Theodore–which has a location in Hudson Yards–to share their best tips and predictions for fall fashion.

We're heading back into the fall season, but it will still be warm for a couple months. Can you talk about a transitional wardrobe? Tips for dressing more professionally while still staying cool?

Whether you are in a corporate office, creative field, or a more relaxed environment opt for timeless silhouettes – polished shirting, beautifully tailored sets and feminine dresses which can be accented with sleek accessories for a touch of modern elegance whilst keeping cool.

As the weather starts to shift, a transitional wardrobe of classic essentials is key to Pre-Fall dressing. For a relaxed yet elevated approach to Pre-Fall styling on office days, invest in high-quality pieces in effortless silhouettes that are versatile and can be layered with both your summer and winter wardrobe.

Natural fabrications from cashmere, relaxed cottons, light-weight silks and our signature Crepe Knit are essential for ease of movement and comfort on sunshine-filled workdays. Scanlan Theodore’s Tailored Wool Barathea pieces and Crepe Knit sets are perfect for office dressing for Fall – both signature fabrications developed in specialty mills that are lightweight and breathable.

Your brand is Australian. How has being based in Australia impacted the aesthetic of your designs?

As a renowned Australian luxury fashion house, the brand's contemporary sophistication and devotion to artisanal craftsmanship and couture fabrications are the cornerstone of the seasonal collections. Under the design direction of Gary Theodore and Maria Sita, the founder and creative director seek to imbue the ethos of Scanlan Theodore into every facet of the brand; an unwavering commitment to meticulous craft and enduring dedication to its clients, a philosophy that has guided each design. Scanlan Theodore has been one of the leading and foundational fashion houses in Australia since 1987, with a focus on signature categories – leather, crepe knit, pleated rib, denim and tailoring which are reimagined in modern silhouettes and premium fabrications routinely sourced from specialty mills globally to align with a seasonal color palette.

What's something that never goes out of style fashion-wise?

A well-crafted tailored suit never goes out of style – Scanlan Theodore has been designing our signature tailoring silhouettes for decades, and it continues to be our most coveted category each season. Our clients love discovering new traditional tailoring codes within each collection to build out their capsule wardrobes. Every woman needs a suit whether wearing it to the office, a cocktail event, or styling it more playfully as separates. Once you invest in a high-quality suit, the styling opportunities are endless, offering an effortless approach to workwear and occasion dressing.

Scanlan Theodore describes itself as for the global woman. What does that mean exactly? What are some must haves for women who travel around the world frequently?

The brand is consistently inspired by the modern, global woman and looks to empower with intelligent, contemporary, and timeless designs that cultivate an independent spirit. Designed to be elevated for every day with a considered injection of specialty pieces, our collections are versatile and effortlessly wearable for the global woman’s multifaceted lifestyle.

The Scanlan Theodore Crepe Knit Drape Front Jacket is a must-have investment piece for the traveling woman’s wardrobe – crafted from our signature crepe knit it ticks all the boxes for comfortable and polished outerwear that is guaranteed to work back with everything in your suitcase upon arrival at your destination, thanks to the flattering wrap detail and soft shoulder pad construction.

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