Each year around this time, I realize that a lot of people I know have a love-hate relationship with the Holidays. We feel like we have just finished summer and enjoyed the first chill days of fall, and suddenly, it is Thanksgiving, and we are trying to quickly get ourselves organized before the end of […]
Knits
Refined Casual
The new fall collection seems to capture the season so perfectly through coloration, textures, patterns and, indeed, the fabric qualities themselves selected from our mill partners from around the world. Our tailoring and suits, in particular, have stood the test of time and most clients, established or new, find that a custom-made suit is […]
Fall Sweeps In
September has begun, and this month, fall sweeps down upon us unavoidably, with reminders at our local shopping markets and coffee shops, with pots of Mums, pumpkin spice, and Halloween décor eagerly displayed in the premium pick-up spots. Over the last holiday weekend, I traveled to my home here in Connecticut, the place that […]
Shirt, Knits and Pants
As of this week, we are extending our “Three Made For Me” to include casual pants and all knits. This now means that we can offer three or more in any combination of shirts, knits, and casual pants to you and offer $10 off each item. We do this to give clients the benefit of […]
Highlights of Sunshine
As is the usual rhythm of our business and calendar, we just launched the Summer Collection, or “Edit,” as some like to call it. These new items are yet another reason to connect with your stylist for updates that can work for you and your summer wardrobe needs. Starting in suiting, we are highlighting a […]
Travel Anxiety
I have a lot of empathy for those who have anxiety about flying; having suffered from it myself when I was young, I know it is not a fun way to travel for yourself or your travel companions. After years of not suffering, I am sad to report that my travel anxiety has come back, […]
Swing into Style
Golf has become a pretty stylish game, and I am reminded of the wool tartan pants, the heavy golf shoes, and argyle sweaters that my uncle used to wear back in the seventies – kind of a Bob Hope in technicolor. With a whole new generation of players in an era where performance fabrics are […]
Style Spotlight: A New King, A New Era
This week the sudden news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death has shocked her family, the country and citizens of the world. As British myself, I was unaware how deeply significant and destabilizing this moment would be, as her family and nation mourns and we look toward a new King taking on a perhaps impossible task […]
Fall Menswear Outfitting: Time for Layers
Our Clients know that their J.Hilburn Stylists are always ready to help them update their style game. The perfect Client-Stylist relationship goes well beyond the transactional, evolving as your Stylist helps you select new items and suggests ways to put them together into a continuous carousel of looks and outfits. When you need styling advice […]
Our Sporty Gear is Custom-Made for Fall
Audio: Chief Creative Officer Simon Kneen discusses custom menswear that speaks to a sporty lifestyle > One of the most important things when starting with a new collection is to think of things that surprise and delight our Clients. This season I decided to introduce a capsule designed for guys who enjoy the feeling of […]