The Koi Classics Collection Has Landed at Smilewear: Y2K-Inspired Scrubs Nurses Are Obsessed With

If your TikTok feed has been full of nurses styling nostalgic, early-2000s-inspired scrubs lately, you've probably spotted the Koi Classics collection. This limited-edition drop brings back a softer, more feminine take on workwear — think floral bead details, relaxed Dolman sleeves, and an oversized hoodie-style scrub jacket — all built on Koi's signature cotton-rich twill fabric that's designed to survive back-to-back 12-hour shifts.

Smilewear now stocks the full Koi Classics range for Australian healthcare workers, including the Katelyn top, Seraphine top, Lindsey pant, and Nyra jacket. Here's everything you need to know before you shop.

What Is the Koi Classics Collection?

The Koi Classics range (sometimes called the "Y2K Classics" drop) is a limited-edition capsule from Koi Scrubs built around a nostalgic, early-2000s aesthetic. Each piece features soft floral accents — from beaded ties to printed linings — paired with practical, nurse-tested design details like reinforced pockets, adjustable waistbands, and side slits for movement. The collection comes in a shared colour palette across most pieces: Navy, Glass Blue, Ballet Rose, Black, and Cognac, so tops, pants and jackets can be easily mixed and matched.

Because it's a limited-edition run, popular colours and sizes in this collection tend to sell out — so if you spot your size, it's worth grabbing sooner rather than later.

Koi Katelyn Scrub Top — $60 AUD

The Katelyn scrub top is the most feminine piece in the lineup, built around a flattering mock-wrap neckline and an adjustable front tie at the waist finished with signature floral beads. A floral print facing at the neckline adds a subtle pop of pattern without being over the top.

Key features:

• Mock-wrap neckline with adjustable front-tie waist and floral bead detail
• Floral print facing at the neck
• Two deep front pockets
• Double-needle stitching and side slits for durability and movement
• Approx. 27¼" length (size S)
• Fabric: 55% cotton, 45% polyester soft twill
• Available in Navy, Glass Blue, Ballet Rose, Black and Cognac, sizes XXS–5X

The Katelyn top is designed to pair perfectly with the Lindsey pant below for a full Koi Classics look.

Koi Seraphine Scrub Top — $55 AUD

For nurses who want the Classics look with a more relaxed, easy-care fit, the Seraphine scrub top is the softer, more casual sibling to the Katelyn. It's cut with Dolman sleeves for a loose, non-restrictive fit that moves with you through a busy shift.

Key features:

• Split neckline with a functional snap closure for an adjustable, modern look
• Dolman sleeves for a relaxed fit
• Single chest pocket
• Double-needle topstitching and side slits
• Approx. 26¾" length (size S)
• Fabric: 55% cotton, 45% polyester soft twill
• Available in Navy, Glass Blue, Ballet Rose, Black and Cognac, sizes XXS–3X

Koi Lindsey Scrub Pant — $75 AUD

The Lindsey scrub pant is Koi's longtime bestseller and the anchor piece of the whole Classics collection. It's a cargo-style pant with a low-rise, elasticated waist and a sewn-in drawcord that won't wriggle loose on the ward — a small detail that makes a big difference over a 10-hour shift.

Key features:

• Seven functional pockets, including cargo and scissor pockets
• Low-rise fit with elastic waistband and a sewn-in drawstring
• Reinforced knees and multi-needle stitching for durability
• Boot-cut leg with adjustable cinch at the hem
• D-ring, belt loops and a floral-print waistband lining
• Fabric: 55% cotton, 45% polyester brushed soft twill, with a 100% cotton floral-printed lining
• The widest colour range in the collection: Navy, Glass Blue, Ballet Rose, Black, Cognac, Caribbean, Charcoal, Royal, Wine and Ceil, sizes XXS–5X

Koi Nyra Jacket — $95 AUD

The standout piece of the drop, the Nyra jacket reimagines the traditional scrub jacket as something closer to a favourite oversized hoodie. It's a button-front, hooded layer designed for easy wear between wards, over uniforms, or on the commute home.

Key features:

• Oversized, hooded silhouette for a modern, casual-professional look
• Classic button-front closure
• Four functional pockets: two chest pockets with secure flaps and Velcro, plus two welt pockets
• Contrast detail at the interior cuffs
• Approx. 26½" length (size S)
• Fabric: 55% cotton, 45% polyester soft twill
• Available in Navy, Glass Blue, Ballet Rose, Black and Cognac, sizes XXS–3X

How to Style the Koi Classics Collection

Because every piece shares the same five core colourways, building a coordinated Classics look is simple:

• Classic shift look: Katelyn top + Lindsey pant in matching Ballet Rose or Navy for a polished, put-together shift outfit.
• Casual shift look: Seraphine top + Lindsey pant in Glass Blue or Cognac for extra ease of movement on your feet all day.
• Layered look: Add the Nyra jacket over either top for cooler mornings, air-conditioned wards, or the walk to the car park.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colours does the Koi Classics collection come in?

The Katelyn top, Seraphine top and Nyra jacket come in Navy, Glass Blue, Ballet Rose, Black and Cognac. The Lindsey pant is available in those five colours plus Caribbean, Charcoal, Royal, Wine and Ceil.

What sizes are available in the Koi Classics range?

Sizing varies slightly by piece: the Katelyn top and Lindsey pant run XXS–5X, while the Seraphine top and Nyra jacket run XXS–3X.

What fabric is the Koi Classics collection made from?

All four pieces are made from a soft, breathable cotton-rich twill — a 55% cotton, 45% polyester blend — designed for comfort and durability through long shifts.

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Shop the full Koi range at Smilewear. As this is a limited-edition collection, we recommend grabbing your size and colour while stock lasts.