Audio: Listen to Chief Creative Officer Simon Kneen on wearing navy blue in a multitude of ways >> Navy blue is a wonderful color and perhaps one of my favorites. Ever since I was a child, navy has represented elegance: academies, the military, and the color of my winter coat. Growing up, navy played a […]
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Shirt Style: Tucked or Untucked?
Audio: Listen to CCO Simon Kneen on when to wear your shirt tucked versus untucked>> I really don’t have many rules for dressing. I have said before that when you are a firm believer in breaking the rules, as I am, then when it comes to menswear, I can hardly withdraw my claim when outfitting […]
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 […]
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Summer 2022: Menswear Style Update
Our Summer updates are live as of March 22, with new custom-made styles that build upon our successful Spring collection. I never approach each season as a stand-alone collection—instead I design them to build, season upon season, into an ever-evolving wardrobe that brings you along on the J.Hilburn style journey. The most impacted categories for […]
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 […]
Performance is Here to Stay
As we launched the new collection last week, I was able to reflect on an underlying thread that had nothing to do with the inspiration, color, or stories behind the new season. It occurred to me that there may be an invisible connection among the many choices I make in putting a collection together, as […]
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Modern Menswear Styling, Inspired by Optimism
The new Spring/Summer 2022 Collection we launched yesterday is inspired by optimism, with a fresh energy that looks forward to sunny days, happy times and an enjoyment of life itself. I started with the idea of sports and clubs to name the various themes in the collection, and to capture the spirit of sporty, outdoor activities—think […]
Plan Your 2022 Wardrobe, Painlessly
With the new year just beginning I am already thinking ahead to spring, and whilst I may have to wait awhile to see the fresh buds on the trees in my garden, I can certainly plan ahead in my imagination. Doing so not only makes me feel well prepared, but also makes it seem like […]
Simon’s Picks: 7 Ideas for Holiday Outfitting
With the holidays firmly underway, lockdowns behind us and the desire to celebrate with our loved ones, the holiday social life seems to be alive and kicking once again. With so many good reasons to see friends, spend time with loved ones and generally celebrate the season, stylish outfitting can be a challenge when you […]