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This June, we’re excited to announce the continuation of our partnership with The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, a nonprofit organization serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender population of New York City and nearby communities. Theory supports The Center’s work to empower the LGBTQ+ community through our wardrobing program, which provides interview outfits for queer jobseekers.   As part of our longstanding partnership, Theory spoke to The Center’s new Dr. Carla Smith, Ed.D. and member Wesley White this Pride Month. Wesley is a graduate of The Center’s GET IT Fellowship, a training program to help participants find meaningful long-term employment. You can read the full interviews on Theory.com   On June 11th, Theory invited The Center clients to our headquarters in NYC’s Meatpacking District. As an extension of our wardrobing partnership, attendees picked out Theory pieces. In addition, they received makeup tutorials from Milk Makeup before getting professional headshots. Theory takes pride in our commitment to supporting The Center 365 days a year. For more information on The Center, please visit their website gaycenter.org

Hamptons, We're Back!   We’re thrilled to announce our second annual partnership with Gurney's Resorts. Visit the Theory residency at Gurney's Resort in Montauk May through June. Featuring Theory's signature linen collection, the pop-up lives outside the resort's main boutique. You will find summer's best styles—perfect for wherever vacation takes you. Arriving after June? Select linen styles and more from Theory will be available in the shop all summer long.

Reflecting on a Successful Take A Child to Work Day On Thursday, May 2, Fast Retailing hosted our annual Take A Child to Work Day, one of the most anticipated days of the year for both parents and children. This year, the children had a great time exploring the world of fashion and learning about the artistry and innovation behind our brands. The day began with a tour of our NY Flagship Uniqlo store located in Soho, followed by breakfast and family portraits in our café. The children also got to experience the Design and Innovation Center, participate in a design craft activity, and receive a tour and demonstration in the fabric cutting room. We all enjoyed a delicious lunch on our roof while soaking in the sunshine. Remarked parent and Director of Employment Law and Legal, Okechi Ibeabuchi, “My children see me work hard, but they don’t really understand what I do or what the company does. Giving them the opportunity to experience the store setting, the design and visual teams allow them to explore new areas. My hope, even though they are only 5 and 6 years old, is that they are inspired to be creative and feel free to express themselves.” The day was filled with laughter, learning, and inspiration, laying the foundation for potential future leaders in fashion. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this day memorable!

Theory Journey Series Introducing Janine Pescetto, Senior Vice President, Wholesale #TheoryJourneySeries

On April 9th, Theory welcomed members of the New York fashion industry to its showroom in the Meatpacking District for the first Good Talk, The Future is Flax: Zero-Waste Innovations at the Forefront of Flax Farming. Good Talks, is a new on-going series of sustainability-focused talks in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) with support from the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network.   Featuring global experts, the conversations will explore scalable solutions relating to traceability, innovation, circularity, and more within the fashion industry. The series aims to provide a forum for the New York fashion community to come together for an open and thoughtful dialogue about some of the biggest sustainability issues we all face.    On Wednesday, Tonne Goodman, Sustainability Editor at Vogue, moderated the inaugural conversation, and panelists were Wendy Waugh, Theory’s SVP of Sustainability; La Rhea Pepper, co-founder of Textile Exchange; and Francesco Marini and Riccardo Marini, owners of Marini Industrie. Kerry Bannigan of the United Nations presented opening remarks while Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA, closed the event.   The panelists emphasized a spirit of collective action, which they expressed is essential to create large-scale industry change. The conversation spurred dynamic dialogue regarding the importance of the deep connection between suppliers and brands, the role that brands play in making sustainable decisions, and how to support young businesses just entering the market in building sustainability best practices.    The inaugural Good Talks created a space for the industry to come together and have an open, productive dialogue about sustainability and innovation, in this case pertaining to linen. This initiative is part of Theory for Good, Theory’s commitment to sustainable solutions for products, community advancement, and reducing impact on the planet. #GoodTalks #TheoryforGood

At Fast Retailing we strongly believe that offering childcare benefits empowers our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. We are proud to partner with Moms First and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on a groundbreaking study that makes the economic case that supporting working mothers and parents is not just a matter of morals—it's an economic imperative. Serena Peck, our Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, joined Moms First, Boston Consulting Group, and other business leaders at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation yesterday to discuss why we invest in this benefit and the important results of the study. We’re grateful to Reshma Saujani for her powerful leadership on this issue. Learn more about the results and read the report here: https://lnkd.in/g3-JXUvC

In honor of Women’s History Month, meet some of the changemakers fighting for a more equitable future. We had the pleasure of speaking to these inspiring women during the inaugural Women’s Initiative Launch Summit hosted by the Institute of Global Politics at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.   Camille François, Lecturer of International and Public Affairs, Columbia | SIPA, Columbia Institute of Global Politics Affiliated Faculty   Reshma Saujani, Founder, Moms First   Ai Jen Poo, President, National Domestic Workers Alliance; Director, Caring Across Generations    Nina Jankowicz, Former Executive Director, Disinformation Governance Board of the United States   Alexis McGill Johnson, President and CEO, Planned Parenthood Federation of America   Alyse Nelson, President and CEO, Vital Voices Global Partnership    Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eN7xrjbz

Theory Store Manager Conference In February, we held our mid-year Store Manager Conference with all store leaders across our full-price and outlet locations. As always, it was an incredible experience to build partnerships and learn from peers, partners, and Executives. Trainings focused on the product for the Spring season as well as leadership and business skills. We have fantastic talent leading our stores, and all of the partners in the Store Support Center are committed to helping them succeed in their businesses. #Momentsthatmatter #Peoplethatmatter

Theory Journey Series Introducing David R., Director, Outlet Retail #TheoryJourneySeries

A Look Back at February with Theory Last month, we celebrated Black History Month by inviting educators from New York’s leading cultural institutions to curate course materials for their dream syllabi. Profiled alongside their insightful picks on Theory.com, the cohort includes the Chair of the Department of Photography & Imaging at NYU’S Tisch School of the Arts Professor Deborah Willis, Deputy Director of the New Museum and Associate Professor of Critical Studies in NYU’s Department of Photography, Imaging, and Emerging Media Isolde Brielmaier, PhD, Director of NEW INC + Artist & Researcher Salome Asega, and Associate Professor at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music Professor Matthew D. Morrison. We closed out the month with an event celebrating the launch of Professor Morrison’s new book Blacksound: Making Race and Popular Music in the United States. In conversation with Brielmaier at our Meatpacking flagship, Morrison delved into the relationship between racial identity, performance, sound, copyright law, and inequities in the popular music and entertainment industries. The discussion culminated in a book signing.