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Theory

Theory is an American quiet luxury label best known for office-ready minimalist basics — quality 7/10, leaning very timeless, very quiet and formal.

Quiet LuxuryUnited StatesMen & WomenFull Wardrobe

Quality

7.0

Price$$$$$

Value 6.1

Typical prices

Sylvain shirts $95-145, suiting $400-600

Scores

Quality

7 of 10

Design

6 of 10

Reputation

7 of 10

Style

Scores last reviewed July 6, 2026 · Sources: instyle.com, net-a-porter.com · How we score

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