Audio: Listen to Chief Creative Officer Simon Kneen on summer suiting that keeps its cool >> With temperatures soaring across the country, we tend to be thinking more about vacation time than time at work or the office. We tend to forget that there are many of us still working through the months of July […]
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Anchor Your Wardrobe in Navy Blue
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Custom Suiting With a Story
Last year when I was thinking of our Spring 21 collection in the middle of lockdown, I couldn’t help but think of all the postponed occasions that happened. I could only imagine the disappointment of having to put on hold meaningful moments in the lives of so many people who had put so much into […]
Anything But Boring Basics
As a designer, I am constantly thinking of our product, how to move the needle, and address our customer’s outfitting needs. When I design, I am thinking of what a customer would love to see next, what would appeal to him, and what could he be looking for to add to your J.Hilburn collection. The […]
Tailored Construction
A tailored jacket is a true masterpiece of engineering and the ultimate status piece in a man’s wardrobe. Using geometric combinations of measurements is only part of how a tailored jacket comes to life. Obviously, a shoulder width, the coat length and the cut of the sleeve all influence the silhouette, but just as important […]