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, […]
Lifestyle
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 […]
It All Starts with Colors
I believe that how you look should make you feel good. As a Designer and Creative, my job is to always have you in mind and design collections that make you feel good by looking good. Yes, it is a little bit presumptuous of me, but if I didn’t believe that we can change people’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Fall 2022 Collection: Heritage & Contemporary
Audio: Listen to Chief Creative Officer Simon Kneen on the J.Hilburn Fall 2022 Collection > Most designers live in the future. We are always designing for things that are going to happen at some future point in time, so it isn’t unusual to find me thinking of the first fires of fall and blustery November […]
The Personal, Custom-Made Touch
Audio: J.Hilburn CCO Simon Kneen on personalization with monograms and embroidery I find that the custom-made experience is such a modern way for a guy to build his wardrobe. Purchasing thoughtful, well-fitting, quality clothing is the antithesis of fast fashion’s disposable and destructive character. The J.Hilburn premise gives you the opportunity to build a timeless […]
Custom-Made Golfwear for Spring & Summer
Audio: Click to listen to Chief Creative Officer Simon Kneen and Director of Merchandising Dave Gates discussing the J.Hilburn Golf Collection I wish could say I loved golf, but alas, I never caught the bug despite my uncle’s efforts to teach me from an early age. He loved the sport so much and played most […]
Custom-Made for Easy Summer Travel
Audio: Click to hear Chief Creative Officer Simon Kneen’s Summer Travel Tips >> I have to be honest: I really dread traveling. Even when you take some time off from work, clear the agenda and leave for a week of relaxing vacation, the planning and packing can be really taxing for a busy person. Having […]
Summer Casual: Tech Styles for the Sunshine
The Spring and Summer 2022 collections are very much inspired by sports and the idea of sports clubs. I was thinking of how we all love to get out and about in the sunshine, and hearing frequently about your warm-weather activities and destinations: the golf course, the tennis court, the swimming pool and perhaps the […]