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 […]
Suits
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 […]
Graduating in Style
I missed my own graduation, having been offered a summer internship in Switzerland at the time. Some months later, my BA(Hons) degree certificate was unceremoniously shipped to me in Italy, where the true start of my early career had already begun. Having studied fashion at Kingston University may not have set me up for dressing […]
Style Must-Haves: The Solid Suit
With seasonal collections taking center stage, we can often forget about our Essential Collection of suiting. At J.Hilburn, we refer to our Essentials as what others may call the basics, but as a custom-made menswear brand, I think that calling this important part of our collection Essentials rather than basics speaks to how to build […]
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What to Wear to a Wedding: The Wedding Invite Dilemma
I am often asked about wedding attire, which, for guys, can be a worrying task, taking them out of their comfort zone and comfortable clothes. When attending a wedding as a guest, your role depends on your relationship to the happy couple, and usually your invite will be clear about which part of the day […]
The Gift Of Custom
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 […]
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Our Trademark, A Suit That Fits ®
I think a man wearing a good suit is truly wonderful. Tom Ford describes his personal attire as a form of respect for people around him and shows up as the very best version of himself. It is truly admirable, and a man who takes care of his appearance, no matter at what level, deserves […]
Connected to Menswear
Menswear has always appealed to my designer sensibility and, in particular, the sense of history and tradition that I find an endless font of inspiration, constantly connecting elements with each new season. On a recent trip to London, I was reminded of this when walking through Mayfair and my old haunts with London’s Regency […]
A Color Through The Ages
A few days ago, I began wondering why Navy Blue continues to be a preferred color not only with our clients but also within the menswear market. Particularly when compared to black, it outperforms across our many categories from pants to suits and outerwear. Personally, too I find it a constant go-to for every occasion […]
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 […]