Theory is dressing down for spring.

Although the brand has long been known for its tailoring, Dushane Noble, head of design, is infusing a much more relaxed expression into the offering for the upcoming season.

“We’re thinking about ways in which to bring tailoring outside of the office setting and more into the everyday lives of our customers,” he said.

What that means is that silhouettes are more flowy, color palettes are lighter and fabrics are soft and comfortable, adding up to a collection that Noble described as “undone elegance.” Think soft, unlined blazers with thinner shoulder pads paired with wide-leg trousers. Or a deconstructed blazer on top of a sweatshirt or jersey knit T-shirt and worn with jeans or cotton chinos.

The same held true for the outerwear where Noble created

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