Fashion · Meatpacking District
Theory
on Meatpacking, with 6 more shops within a short walk
The New York label's Gansevoort Street store for men's and women's clothing, focused on fit, fabric and what the brand calls foundational wardrobe essentials.
Hours
- Monday
- 11am–7pm
- Tuesday
- 11am–7pm
- Wednesday
- 11am–7pm
- Thursday
- 11am–7pm
- Friday
- 11am–7pm
- Saturday
- 11am–7pm
- Sunday
- 11am–6pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Whitney Museum of American Art (4 min walk) and The High Line (15 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Take the A, C, E or L to 14 St/8 Av and walk west. The High Line starts at Gansevoort Street and runs north, so it doubles as a walking route in.
- Meatpacking shops
- Most boutiques open around 11am and close at 7pm (6pm–6:30pm on Sundays), while Apple runs 9am–9pm and some luxury houses close Mondays.
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Theory
Theory offers foundational wardrobe essentials that inspire confidence through perfect fit, premium fabrics, and timeless style.
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Shops a few minutes away
All of Meatpacking →- two:mindsBoutiques · 34 Gansevoort St1 min walk
- Hermès MeatpackingLuxury · 46 Gansevoort St1 min walk
- Audemars Piguet MeatpackingWatches · 52-58 Gansevoort St1 min walk
- Aesop Gansevoort StreetBeauty · 60 Gansevoort St1 min walk
- BelstaffFashion · 62 Gansevoort St1 min walk
- Saint Laurent MeatpackingLuxury · 72 Gansevoort St2 min walk
Before you go
What are Theory's hours?
Theory is usually open Mon–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–6pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Theory?
Theory is at 40 Gansevoort St in Meatpacking District, New York. It's near Whitney Museum of American Art (4 min walk).
Is Theory open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 11am–6pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Theory?
The closest option for Meatpacking District is Take the A, C, E or L to 14 St/8 Av and walk west. The High Line starts at Gansevoort Street and runs north, so it doubles as a walking route in.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the subway.
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