Let’s go to the Movies! Vintage Hollywood has long been a permanent font of inspiration for menswear, and I can say that I have borrowed from the silver screen on a regular basis. I am quite excited by what is happening in menswear currently and embracing the change in silhouettes that the more discerning and fashion-forward […]
The Season to Stand Out
The Season to Stand Out The holiday season gives me a reason to celebrate and really enjoy the pleasure of dressing up. I must confess I love that feeling of walking into a bar or restaurant with confidence, dressed in my J.Hilburn custom-made wardrobe, complemented by the right watch, shoes, and ready to indulge in a great meal, […]
Relaxed, Not Sloppy
Relaxed Not Sloppy There’s a certain confidence that comes from dressing with intention, and an equal confidence in knowing when not to overthink it. Ease has become the quiet language of modern style, where comfort and refinement can coexist without compromise. The relaxed chino is the perfect example of this new balance: effortless, intelligent, and […]
Steam and Iron Essentials
One of the most frequent questions I hear from Stylists (ala their Clients) is how best to care for custom-made clothing once it arrives at home and before it arrives to the Client. We spend so much time ensuring a suit or shirt is perfectly constructed, with the right fabric, cut, and finish, that it is […]
Anglo-Italian Updates
Anglo-Italian Updates This week, we added some new arrivals to address our Clients’ needs for the run-up to the holidays and beyond. The center of the capsule is suiting with new qualities from Italian Vitale Barberis Canonico and British Brisbane Moss. The Flannel Cashmere Blend from VBC combines wool, cotton, and cashmere, immediately appealing to […]
The Legacy of a Lifetime
The Legacy of a Lifetime Last week, the fashion world and beyond heard the very sad news of Mr. Giorgio Armani’s passing. Despite his age of 91, and until quite recently still working full-time on the empire he had built over the last 50 years, it has marked a melancholy and profound mourning around the […]
Extraordinary Knits
Extraordinary Knits The word knit, not only describes the soft needle-created fabric that descends from vast knitting machines, but also describes the multiple styles that we have available in every knit quality that we offer. Unlike a woven fabric, knit fabric doesn’t need stretch to create elasticity, as the simple stitch technique of threading a […]
A Question of Quilting
A Question of Quilting As part of the new collection, we are relaunching our whole outerwear lineup. Starting with our recycled Eco-tech with its ultralight characteristic and modern “silky” appearance, this fabric completely replaces our old nylon tech, which we have run for some years. The Eco Tech fabric is sustainably engineered from recycling post-consumer garments […]
An Exercise in Re-Styling
An Exercise in Re-Styling New Collection launch day is always a big day both in the home office and around the country, as each stylist is given the new seasonal tools to share with their Clients. These include new swatches in every category, from our global mill partners, with a curated sense of a […]
The Clothing Connection
I was recently reading a wonderful article on Mr. Porter about how we connect with our clothes and that our wardrobes have a story to tell. We all have memories of our most important moments in life, and most of these stories, whether you work in fashion or not, are connected to what we wore […]