NEW THIS WEEK
As you may have seen, the U.S. Government has put a 90-day pause on the majority of tariffs. We are still analyzing exactly what this means for us, but for now, the price increases that were planned for Friday, April 11th, have been canceled.
If, after government clarification, there is still a tariff increase to our business, we will need to increase prices accordingly. We commit that the earliest it will happen will be after April 18th.
We will follow up with more details once the government clarifies exactly which tariffs have been paused.
Father’s Day is around the corner, and now’s the time to help your Clients find the perfect custom-made gift. Use the chart below to stay on track with ordering deadlines and ensure on-time delivery!
Father’s Day Cut-Offs 2025 | |
Product Category | Cutoff |
Suits and Outerwear | 5/16/2025 |
Belts | 5/16/2025 |
Shirts, Knits, Casual Pants | 5/27/2025 |
RTW Items | 6/5/2025 |
Denim:
At this time, we are unable to guarantee delivery dates for denim orders. For the most accurate estimated delivery times, please refer to the Estimated Delivery Dates table in the Green Room.
We’re excited to kick off a new monthly webinar series just for J.Hilburn Stylists: The Culture of Textiles.
Brought to us by Chief Creative Director Simon Kneen, this series is led by Mariangela Rossetto—an industry expert with over 30 years of experience, including 20 years at Loro Piana. Mariangela will share the rich story behind the fabrics we work with, from the origins of wool to the beauty and craftsmanship woven into every garment.
This journey will lead us to in-person fabric workshops with Mariangela at the Conference in July, where Simon and his team will unveil the Fall 2025 collection. Click the video below to learn more about this series from Simon and Mariangela.
Register now to join the first session on Thursday, April 17th at 1:00pm CST:
TAL CEO Roger Lee recently sat down for a conversation on sustainability in manufacturing on the Retail Relates podcast. During the episode, titled, “Customizing a Sustainable Future in Manufacturing: A Conversation with Roger Lee,” Roger shared several forward-thinking insights including:
- Sustainability Commitment: Roger discusses TAL Manufacturing’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, highlighting the company’s dedication to integrating sustainable practices into its operations.
- Made-to-Measure Innovation: He elaborates on the company’s pioneering efforts in made-to-measure clothing, emphasizing how this approach reduces waste and enhances customer satisfaction by catering to evolving consumer demands.
- Technological Integration: Roger underscores the transformative impact of technology on manufacturing, particularly the crucial role of artificial intelligence and computer vision tools in ensuring quality and transparency for consumers, thereby reshaping industry standards.
DON’T MISS
The J.Hilburn Sales and Leadership Plan was updated on April 1, 2025. Key elements of this update include:
- Personal Sales Volume Bonus (PSVB): Starting April 1st and running through September 2025
- Details on New Stylist and Mentor match bonuses
- Studio Mentorship Program
- Additional glossary terms
Visit the Sales and Leadership Plan Resource Guide in the newsroom for more information and to review the updated plan in full.
Our next Tips From the Top is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15th at 11:00 AM CST. Here’s what we have in store:
We are excited to share that Christine Mattsson, a Platinum Circle of Excellence Stylist, will be our guest speaker for Tips from the Top on Tuesday, April 15th!
This is an incredible opportunity to learn from one of our top Stylists! Don’t miss out on her valuable tips and strategies.
Our Growing Elite trips provide the Stylists who earn them with unforgettable moments and memories that last a lifetime! We are excited to share these Stylists’ favorite moments and highlights here in the Weekly Update. This week, Stylist Jessica Richau shares how earning the Growing Elite trip impacted her business long-term.
Click below to watch:
Want to be a part of next year’s Growing Elite trip to Vietnam and Hong Kong? Click below to learn how to earn your spot:
Stylist Meetings Coming Soon to a City Near You
Each week, our Regional Sales Directors Deb Scanlan and Kelly Braaten are adding locations, so keep checking the Training & Events calendar and register to attend.
Upcoming Events:
- Fair Oaks, CA – Tuesday, May 6 – Elevate Your Success Tour & Allen Edmonds Training
- Menlo Park, CA – Wednesday, May 7 – Elevate Your Success Tour & Allen Edmonds Training
- Boston, MA Area – Tuesday, May 13 – Elevate Your Success Tour & Allen Edmonds Training
Selling
We’ve created a new resource to help you be better prepared for upcoming appointments – a handy one-page document where you will find details on fabrics, linings, and buttons that are currently unavailable and status updates for replenishment. Please be sure to check the status of items on this list before offering them to your Clients. Click the link below to view the document:
Stylists, we have an exciting update regarding Denim production:
The Trinity Denim washes are available again as of April 1st!
This includes all three versions of the Trinity wash:
- CID2-DP: Trinity Medium Clean Wash Italian Denim
- JHD2-DP: Trinity Medium Wash Stretch Denim
- JHD4-DP: Trinity Medium Clean Wash Stretch Denim
The wash formula is still being perfected to achieve the quality standards we require for the remaining denim washes. This may take a few more weeks to complete, but we are working urgently to complete testing and resume production. We will let you know as soon as we have additional updates.
On our Summer Launch call a few weeks ago, we mentioned that we would be launching some of the fabrics digitally in April. Well, that time is here! These seven (7) new digital-only swatches fabrics are available to order as of Tuesday, April 8th.
These are digital-only swatches and are available in very Limited Quantities.
Category | Swatch | Description | Mill | Quality | Composition |
Shirts | NI173 | Ocean Blue and Rose Plaid | J.Hilburn | Non-Iron | 100% Cotton |
Shirts | NI174 | Lavender and Blue Glen Plaid | J.Hilburn | Non-Iron | 100% Cotton |
Shirts | NI175 | Ocean Blue and Lilac Check | J.Hilburn | Non-Iron | 97% Cotton 3% Spandex |
Shirts | NI176 | Sky Blue and Lavender Plaid | J.Hilburn | Non-Iron | 100% Cotton |
Shirts | TM228 | Lilac Journey Twill | Thomas Mason | Journey | 100% Cotton |
Suiting | RDA208 | Magenta and Blue Milano Plaid | Reda 1865 | Milano Super 130s | 100% Wool |
Suiting | RDA207 | Rose and Magenta Milano Plaid | Reda 1865 | Milano Super 130s | 100% Wool |
Additionally, we have 20 NEW shoes from Allen Edmonds, consisting of seven (7) new styles in various colorways.
Our second shipment of JHSU100 Grey and White Seersucker and JHSU101 Navy and White Seersucker has experienced a slight delay. While we still have some fabric available, please be aware that these fabrics may be placed on Backorder Status until the second shipment arrives on April 21st. Orders can still be placed as usual, so you can continue getting your Client’s seersucker suits ordered for their upcoming Spring and Summer events!
Marketing
- Monday, April 14 – Timeless and Natural
- Wednesday, April 16 – Highlights from Italy
- Friday, April 18 – Solutions For a Wedding Weekend
Thank you for everything you do! Have a great week!