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Theory Project Fall 2023
Informed by his Dutch upbringing and a deep appreciation of architecture, Paris-based fashion designer Lucas Ossendrijver has worked with some of the most influential European fashion houses. He brings his innovative construction techniques to Theory Project—a special collection that expands upon Theory’s design codes.
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For his debut Theory capsule, Ossendrijver proposes a fluid take on workwear inspired by the dynamic New York City lifestyle. Intended as a modern wardrobe rather than a collection, it’s a smart mix of options with endless styling possibilities.
I'm a very hands-on designer, and I love the tactility of product—everything is connected to my interest in construction.
-- Lucas Ossendrijver
How did you fall in love with tailoring? I'm a very hands-on designer. When I was young, I went to a flea market in Amsterdam and found a tailored jacket from the beginning of the century. Out of curiosity, I opened it to see how it was made and discovered all this workmanship you don't see from the outside. This was the beginning of my love of tailoring. Everything is connected to my interest in construction—you can change a garment by changing the construction, by changing fabrics or what you can do with a fabric. It's very tactile.
What drew you to Theory? We both believe in empowering people and making their life nicer, easier, and making them feel good about themselves. And because of the scale of the company and the purposefulness of the products, the clothes have a real impact. It's not about creating editorial looks just for an image or the catwalk —it's about products that live on the street.
You're from Holland but based in Paris, how does New York inspire you? In New York, I always feel a sense of purpose. People are always going places, and their attitude and the way they dress reflects this. The styling is a mix that feels accidental and blurs categories. It’s the unexpected element that inspires me.
Blurred categories are a theme in your work… I've always been inspired by things that are not 100% clear—things that exist in the space in between formal and casual, for example. The way people live now, clothes have to be functional and adapt to your lifestyle—Theory understands this, and so do I.
Tell us about your Theory Project collection. I conceived the whole collection as a wardrobe—for people to combine the pieces the way they want. It's very versatile. For me, it's about finding the right balance between things that are functional, that look good, and that actually make you feel composed when you wear them. These are clothes that live and move on the street.
Exclusions
*25% off select styles online at theory.com in select countries through December 14, 2023 at 3:59AM EDT. Discount will be auto-applied to the eligible items. Offer may not be used at Theory Outlet channels. Sale merchandise is included. Select merchandise is excluded. Items 41% off and higher are FINAL SALE and are not eligible for return, exchange, or credit. Sale merchandise sold as is. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offer, or applied to previous purchases. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash or gift cards or applied to previous purchases. For questions, please contact clientservice@theory.com. Offer terms are subject to change.
APPLE PAY
*Extra 10% off your purchase is valid from November 29, 2023, at 4:00 a.m. ET to December 14, 2023, at 3:59 a.m. ET. Eligible on purchases made using Apple Pay, discount will automatically be applied at checkout at https://www.theory.com/ and the Theory App only valid in the United States. Discount may be in addition to an already discounted price of eligible items. Not applicable to shipping and handling charges, gift cards, or applicable taxes. Apple Pay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
ESSENTIAL DUOS AND TRIOS
*Choose 2 or 3 of the same marked style in any size or color to receive an additional discount. Applicable styles will be marked. Discount will be auto-applied at checkout. Offer valid in Theory retail stores and online at theory.com in select countries. Offer may not be used at Theory Outlet channels. Items 41% off and higher are FINAL SALE and are not eligible for return, exchange, or credit. Sale merchandise sold as is. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offer, redeemed for cash or gift cards, or applied to previous purchases. For questions, please contact clientservice@theory.com. Offer terms are subject to change.
WELCOME
*Offer valid for 31 days from date of issue for first-time email subscribers only. Code is valid for one time use only and discount will be applied when your unique promotional code is entered at checkout. Offer valid in Theory U.S. retail stores and online at theory.com in select countries. Offer may not be used at Theory Outlet channels. Offer valid on full priced products only. Sale Merchandise, Theory gift cards, Common Projects products are excluded. Good Wool styles H0101113, J0701615, H0101234, H0101632, I0001201, I0301199 are excluded. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash or gift cards or applied to previous purchases. In-store gift with purchase is only valid for first-time customers. For questions, please contact clientservice@theory.com. Offer terms are subject to change.
FIRST IN APP PURCHASE
*Discount will be applied when your promotional code is entered at checkout and code is valid for one time use only. Offer valid in the Theory App. Select merchandise, Theory gift cards, Common Projects products and sale merchandise are excluded. Good Wool styles H0101113, J0701615, H0101234, H0101632, I0001201, I0301199 are excluded. Offer can be combined with select other promotional offers. Offer cannot be redeemed for cash or gift cards or applied to previous purchases. Items 41% off and higher are FINAL SALE and are not eligible for return, exchange, or credit. Sale merchandise sold as is. For questions, please contact clientservice@theory.com. Offer terms are subject to change.