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 […]
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Stay-Cool Summer Polos
With the summer temps here in Dallas over the last few weeks, I am doing all I can to keep my cool, both physically and stylistically speaking. With this being our last summer message in the series focused on knit fabrics, I would like to highlight a new quality that was thought of for precisely […]
The Summer Knit Series, Part 1
Audio: Listen to Chief Creative Officer Simon Kneen on versatile interlock knit fabrics >> As we adapt custom-made clothing to the modern lifestyle, we have introduced many new categories in our menswear lineup, paving the way to a stylish wardrobe that works for our Clients season after season. Simply put, we occupy a unique niche […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
The Great Getaway: Resort 2021 Capsule
This week as we really feel the ramp up to the holidays, I want to divert our attention away from warm, cozy knits and presents under the tree to our Resort capsule. This small capsule is directed toward those of us lucky enough to be planning a winter escape to the heat and sun, perhaps […]
Say It With Words: Embroidery on Custom Knits
With our latest arrivals launched November 9, we are introducing some last-minute gift ideas and a Resort capsule for guys who are lucky enough to be getting away for the holidays or the early part of next year. This week I wanted to focus on the new chest embroidery program. Monogramming has always been something […]
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Custom-Made Style: Enjoying the Layers
I have always proclaimed that the secret of good menswear looks is layering. Layering is the key to feeling good about yourself, and to dress successfully, you need to feel good about your total outfit for the magic to work. Yes, the individual pieces are important, but what really makes guys love J.Hilburn is the […]
Winter 2021 Style Forecast: The Knit Evolution
Knits have certainly evolved over the last few seasons with many men discovering the practical comfort of a knit fabrication while still looking good on Zoom calls. Relegated in the past to casual and atheisure categories, knits have now evolved into refined articles of clothing that can work just as well under sportcoats and tailoring. […]
Your 2021 Holiday Shopping, Elevated
I, like many of us, prefer to get Halloween over with and let November kick off the ramp-up to the holidays. I love the time just after the leaves have fallen and the bare trees frame the icy winds in the wait for the first snow. The holiday excitement is a wonderful time for families […]