I have always proclaimed that the secret of good menswear looks is layering. Layering is the key to feeling good about yourself, and to dress successfully, you need to feel good about your total outfit for the magic to work. Yes, the individual pieces are important, but what really makes guys love J.Hilburn is the […]
Author: Simon Kneen
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On Trend for Evenings: Velvet
I have to say that of late, I seem to be seeing a lot more velvet showing up in formal menswear than over the past few years. The red carpet appearances of celebrities are certainly showcasing this luxurious option for cooler evening attire with the likes of Daniel Craig, Ryan Reynolds, and no less than […]
Winter 2021 Style Forecast: The Knit Evolution
Knits have certainly evolved over the last few seasons with many men discovering the practical comfort of a knit fabrication while still looking good on Zoom calls. Relegated in the past to casual and atheisure categories, knits have now evolved into refined articles of clothing that can work just as well under sportcoats and tailoring. […]
Your 2021 Holiday Shopping, Elevated
I, like many of us, prefer to get Halloween over with and let November kick off the ramp-up to the holidays. I love the time just after the leaves have fallen and the bare trees frame the icy winds in the wait for the first snow. The holiday excitement is a wonderful time for families […]
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Layering Up When the Weather Cools Down
This past Wednesday, September 22, marked the astronomical start of fall, which means it’s time to consider the seasonal change in your wardrobe, too. As the weather cools, I always find there is an awkward moment when your closet has remnants of summer weights and colors, with heavier clothing often out of reach or still […]
Spotlight on Luxury: Loro Piana
I have a few mantras in life, but there are two I feel are especially relevant to fashion: Always buy the best you can afford. Use beautiful things every day. Basically, my philosophy is that you shouldn’t keep your best china, crystal or silver locked away, but enjoy them all the time. Beauty makes daily […]
Custom Menswear for Weddings, Without the Stress
Wedding plans can be very stressful, especially when dealing with men! A man generally doesn’t plan ahead when it comes to clothing, and he may not think through how important a wedding outfit can be—even when he’s the groom! Guys often have very little idea about everything that goes into a wedding. The first time […]
Stylish New Sportcoats for Fall ’21
A tailored sportcoat is the epitome of nonchalant style for men. With the smart cut of the jacket, the shoulder and waist are shaped uniformly, while the collar effortlessly frames the neckline and is enhanced by the under-layering choices of shirts and knits. A sportcoat smartens up a man immediately, but without stiffening him up. […]
Fall Color Surprise
The new fall color palette is rich and full of seasonal tones that evoke the arrival of fall: the spices, the berries, the foliage and the appealing warm tones that welcome us into the autumnal months. It’s easy to love these colors, and one of the pleasures I had in working with the new palette […]
Outdoor Icon: The Shirt Jacket
The shirt jacket has been around for some time, and whilst I am not exactly sure of its origins, this style was worn in rural America as early as the thirties and forties—probably as an evolution of a heavy work shirt to wear over thermal knits in winter. Synonymous with Canadian lumberjacks in classic red […]