Olivier departs Theory
Olivier Theyskens has parted ways with
Theory after nearly four years at the
creative helm of the label.
“I am grateful for Olivier’s extraordinary contribution to Theory over the past
three-and-a-half years, and I am particularly excited to see what he does next,”
Andrew Rosen, chief executive officer of Theory, said. “Everything has a
life cycle. Olivier has done great work at Theory, and I believe his appointment
at the company and his creativity within the studio enhanced the brand and
added a new dimension and new possibilities to the market segment.”“It has
been an amazing opportunity to work with Andrew and to benefit from his
knowledge in this dynamic segment of fashion,” Theyskens told WWD. “I will
always cherish our friendship.” Theyskens’s last collection for Theory will be
pre spring/summer 2015, after which the in-house design team will take over.
He, meanwhile, is said to be pursuing other design projects.