Lucas Ossendrijver’s Spring 2023 Theory Project capsule continues to explore New York’s dynamic energy. Building on ideas and themes from his debut Fall 2022 collection, the Spring 2023 men’s and women’s collections see the city’s spirit and movement materialize in fluid fabrics, utilitarian details, and joyful custom prints imbued with motion. The introduction of the brand’s first sneaker hones in on the tension between functional and noble materials and further reinforces Ossendrijver’s juxtaposition of feminine and masculine.
Ossendrijver’s impeccable and innovative tailoring is evident throughout the collection. Coordinating men’s and women’s versions of a single style creates a mirror effect throughout the line. “There’s a fantasy in design, but ultimately it needs to be functional and purposeful,” Ossendrijver says. “This collection was designed with a laser focus on the wearer and their lifestyle. Even though Theory Project is a small capsule, it has to serve everybody. That’s why you have options.” Ossendrijver translates this ethos with a spirited point of view on color and craft. Pops of blue, violet, and ruby red temper the capsule’s muted grays, bubbly amber, and earthy shades of green.
