Esquire shares their 10 upgrade ideas for your new wardrobe in the new year! The first 2 ideas stuck out for me:

1. Embrace the New
New styles, new colors, new options: A little bit of new keeps things interesting. If you've never tried custom, made-to-measure, this is the year to do so!

2. Restock your Basics
Remove your most roughed-up shirts from rotation and replace them with new ones. It won't cost a fortune - J.Hilburn basics, custom made-to-measure start at $79!

We have literally left nothing on the cutting room table in order to deliver the most beautiful fabrics, best fits & highest quality make that you can find in a men's trouser today.

Don't leave home without them (cause then you'd be pantless - whoops!)

Super 130s Wool
High-twist heather yarns woven end-on end. Woven and finished in Biella, Italy Super luxurious hand and drape in a year-round weight.

Super 120s Wool
High-twist heather yarns in a plain weave. Woven and finished in Biella, Italy  Ultimate everyday trouser in terms of look, performance, and weight.

 Luxury Cotton
Lightweight cotton woven with compact singles yarns. The ultimate everyday trouser in terms of look, performance, and wearability.
 
 
Product Features:

• Split (busted) waistband for ease of alteration 3
• 38” unfinished hems to facilitate longer inseams
• Trouser fronts lined to knee for ease of movement

Styles and Suggestions on how to wear them:

• Classic: A traditional American fit for the gentleman that prefers a trouser that sits at the waist and has a higher rise with a fuller thigh and leg.
• Tailored : A cleaner continental fit for the gentleman that prefers a trouser that sits just above the hip and has a lower rise with a trimmer thigh and leg.
• Euro : A trimmer fashion fit for the gentleman that prefers a trouser that sits at the hip and has a low rise with a trimmer thigh and leg.

 Super 130s & Super 120s - dressy or casual, with sport coats, sweaters, polos, or dress shirts                                                                            
 Italian & European Cotton - business casual or casual with sweaters, polos, or woven shirts                                                      

Prices and Compares to:

Super 130s : $185         (compares to Zanella $325; Zegna $395)
Super 120s : $139         (compares to Polo Basic Wool $325; Ben Silver $325; Incotex $325)
Italian Cotton : $135      (compares to John Varvatos $298)
European Cotton: $99   (compares to Theory $265: Burberry $225)

Trouser Sizes:

32-36,38,40 expedited availability - All sizes from 30-56 available via special order.

 

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samira abrams, style partner                  samira.abrams@jhilburn.com - 415.608.3005

 

1.866.789.5381
The custom dress shirt makers've have expanded their range big time, and will now come take your measurements for a fine-but-affordable pair o' trousers -- fit classic, tailored, or Euro style -- made from your choice of luxuriously thin Italian wool (in a range of grays and brown), or durable khaki cotton. They're also now slingin' a sweet selection of leather belts and cufflinks forged of steel and colorful glass enamel, just like that lucky 8 ball you use to make every economic, social, and emotional decision in your life. Because it knows.
Sked your appointment at JHilburn.com; promo code "THRILLIST20" gets you 20 bucks off your first purchase from Mon Nov 2nd thru Dec 31st

It's the season for that something soft, luxurious, warm, and perfectly light weight. It's the season for cashmere!

J.Hilburn cashmere and luxury blend sweaters are here - just in time for the fall!

The prices and quality are unbeatable so don't miss out - I expect to sell out by December!

Cashmere is the perfect addition to your wardrobe for the fall/winter or the perfect holiday gift.

The Houston
As in Soho, NYC. Pronounced "How--stin". The South of Houston downtown
neighborhood known for its hip artists, lofts and shops where you'd likely find guys
strolling in vintage denim & designer, double zip sweaters - like our Houston Zip
Cardigan. It can take the lead for a night on the town or layer nicely under your favorite
 sportcoat.

Available in Charcoal, Chocolate Brown, Navy, Pearl Gray

Luxury Blend - $119.00
Luxury Cashmere - $189.00

The Ivy
The Ivy V-Neck is versatile enough to satisfy every setting, from Ivy League to boots
and jeans. Layer it over a tee or dress shirt, even throw on a tie. It has very classic roots and as many moods as you. In fact, the name is a nod to its preppy beginnings that helped define classic menswear style and still inspires designers to this day.

Available in Blue, Charcoal, Chocolate Brown, Navy, Pearl Gray

Luxury Blend - $89.00
Luxury Cashmere - $149.00

 

Here's a cover from a previous issue:

Look out for some great JHilburn coverage in the 7x7 November Issue!

Men here are some fashion must haves for the Fall - don't be left out!

The Trench Coat
Not your typical detective-minded khaki raincoat. This darker, relaxed-fitting trench is the kind of jacket you don’t need to expend any effort breaking in. Think of it as your coat for fall, or spring, or (given currently insane climate patterns) even a cool day in summer—it doesn’t require a cloud in the sky.

The Double-Breasted Suit
Forget John Gotti’s sprawling lapels and linebacker-size shoulder pads. The current incarnation of the double-breasted suit leans toward a fitted—not boxy—cut, meaning you don’t have to pretend you’re a mobster or a tycoon to wear one. A smart choice for the dapper professional looking to step out from the single-breasted masses.

The Henley
This long-sleeve tee was popularized in the mid–nineteenth century as the traditional uniform of Henley’s rowers. It’s since become a go-to layer for fall, but we like it worn on its own with a pair of jeans, as an alternative to a V-neck sweater.

Fatigue Jacket
The multipocketed fatigue jacket has made a serious resurgence this year. It's the right amount of rugged for any man.

Plaid Dress Shirt
You’ve got your white dress shirt, a couple of shades of blue, and maybe a striped one or two. A tailored plaid adds another—completely different—beat to the rotation. Think dressy, not grunge, and if you’re going to wear a patterned tie with it, stick with something dark, in the same color scheme as the shirt’s.

J.Hilburn has many plaid fabric swatched to choose from - don't miss out on this hot trend of the season! Contact me to make an appointment! Now booking OCT appointments - samira.abrams@jhilburn.com

Gray is the New Black for Fall!

 According to the September issue of Esquire, “The gray shirt is the
season’s most versatile color and its as good for flannel suits as it
is for shirts.”

 Cooler than navy, softer than black, time and time again gray has been
the color that a man can rely on. J Hilburn captures this fall's most
timeless trend with its many beautiful gray fabric swatches - see the
pictures below.

 You will be this fall's trendsetter!

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Contact me to book your J.Hilburn fitting experience. Now taking
September appointments!

  samira.abrams@jhilburn.com 415.608.3005 www.jhilburn.com

I had to run a quick errand at Nordstrom and came across this Facconable shirt in the exact same fabric as JHilburn's 'Planet - White with Lavendar Check'.

Facconable, off the rack price: $135.00
JHilburn Brown Label,  made to measure, custom: $99.00

Not to mention the construction of our shirt is far more superior than Facconable!

Happy JHilburn Shopping!!

 

 

Every garment is constructed using the following techniques :

22 to 24 stitches per inch in sewing construction 
J. Hilburn shirts are assembled with what is known as Single Needle
Tailoring, the most expensive method, involving as many 22 to 24 stitches
per inch compared to a commercial dress shirt that has only 12 stitches
per inch. Not only does this make the stitching almost invisible but it
enables the shirt to retain its original shape and keep the collars and cuffs
firm and crisp through many more washings.
 
Double-Stack Buttons with Shell Backing
We use a double-stack button with a natural shell backing.  The double-
stack button feels sturdy and the shell backing is extremely solid.  The
shell backing is made from natural materials, which explains the variances
in color.  Additionally, we designed our buttons exclusively to reduce
chipping and breaking caused by commercial dry-cleaning and laundry.

Matching Fabric Patterns 
We make sure fabric patterns on the shirt are matched across the front
and from the split yoke to the sleeve. This ensures the fabric pattern is
consistent across all designs of the shirt regardless of the features that a
customer selects. 
 
156 stitches per button hole
Our shirts are made with 156 stitches per button hole versus a commercial
shirt that may have at most 128 stitches per button hole.  The more
stitches per buttonhole ensures tight and crisp stitching around the
buttonhole, which will increase the sturdiness of the buttonhole so it does
not fray after several washings.  Additionally, the button stitches are
interlocked to ensure the buttons do not fall off. 
 
Seams finished using specialized French Binding
Binding a seam is important for a variety of reasons, the main one being to
enclose a raw edge or seam. Enclosing a raw edge or seam may be
useful not only for aesthetic reasons but to prevent the fabric from
unraveling in the wash.  

French Binding adds an extra layer of fabric to the binding strip in order to
add strength and durability to the seams.  This ensures the seams remain
firm and crisp after several washings.
Commercial shirts generally use Bias binding to enclose the seam, which
is not as sturdy or durable as French Binding.
 
Four piece collars
A four piece collar creates a more durable collar that holds its shape after
several washings.  A four piece collar also ensures the collar shape is
consistent and identical because the collar pieces are built to the shape of
the neck. There is a fabric inter-lining in the collar, but we do not use any
chemicals or glue, which can bubble and add discoloration over time. 

A two piece collar, which is common in commercial use, is a more rigid
collar in terms of its shape, so it does not shape to the neck as well as a
four piece collar.  In other words, a two piece collar is more rigid and
definitive in it shape, which does not adjust to a persons neck like a four
piece collar would.

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Contact me to book your J.Hilburn fitting experience. Now taking September appointments!

 samira.abrams@jhilburn.com       415.608.3005      www.jhilburn.com

Hill Raiser   Bespoke Shirts Brought to Your Door         VITALS       J. Hilburn Official Website       FORWARD this article to a friend       INVITE your friends to join UD       PERKS check them out     After consecutive bikini-rich pool parties and a healthy dose of mojitos, you could probably say you had a solid weekend. But we're back to Monday, back to the office, back to where things have to be more, well, buttoned-up—shirts included. Happily, there's a new online shop designed to make all that buttoning painless. Welcome J. Hilburn, a website that dispatches an arsenal of tailors to you to take your measurements, sew up your custom shirts and deliver them by hand, available now in San Francisco. Combining the convenience of the virtual world with the personalization of actual human contact, you'll be glad to know that the folks at J. Hilburn will come to you for your fittings (like the Chinese delivery of the sartorial world). Just set up a time for your personal style advisor to come by your condo or office, and they'll help you create your ideal, bespoke shirt. From blue label to the top-of-the-line black, you'll like that the fabric for the shirts is sourced from Italy—from the same mill as Thomas Pink and Brooks Brothers. Pick classics from pinstripe to herringbone, then opt for one of seven collar styles (like the spread collar or full cutaway), as well as cuffs, pockets and more components than you ever thought went into a shirt. When it's all over, your advisor will hand-deliver your shirt, and if that shirt's everything you were looking for, it'll be on record for the next time you need to replenish. After all, you're not one to mess with perfection.       Note: J. Hilburn, available online now

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