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Pre-Spring 2026 Collection Training

Introducing Our Newest Collection for Pre-Spring 2026

This season, we have 24 new Suiting swatches from our mill partners, including Baird McNutt, J.Hilburn, Marzotto, Huddersfield, Reda 1865 & Reda Flexo, Vitale Barberis Canonico, and Loro Piana Cloth.
We brought in 33 new Shirting swatches from mills, including Somelos, Carlo Bassetti, Albini, and Thomas Mason.
For swatches that are shared between Shirts and Knits, we have several new designs from Canclini in Performante and from Carlo Bassetti in the Evian Stampato quality.
For Knits, we have a new quality from Reda Active, which is a mid-weight Wool Cashmere Jersey Knit available in two colors. Additionally, we have two new colors in our Supima Interlock Jersey.
For Pants, we’ve introduced a new quality, a color-washed twill available in 4 colors. We have also brought in new colorways in Tech Stretch Twill and the Italian Eco-Performance.
We have added two new colors to the MOP suiting buttons as well as six new suiting linings.

Pre-Spring 2026 Collection Kickoff Call with Simon and Nicole (Full Recording)

Pre-Spring 2026 Collection Training Slides

Slides shown during the call are available via the link below to use as a reference.

View the Pre-Spring 2026 Collection Training Slides

Pre-Spring 2026 Collection Master List

For information on swatches and details on sales tools, please reference the Master SKU List, Master Swatch List, and Price List linked below:

Pre-Spring 2026 Master List

Pre-Spring 2026 Social Assets

We’ve made it easy for you to share the Pre-Spring Collection with your Clients! Visit our Social Content Library via the link below to download image assets for texting and sharing on social media.

Get Pre-Spring 2026 Social Assets

Pre-Spring 2026 Collection Campaign Video

Pre-Spring 2026 Collection Style Boards

Click style boards to view full size and download.

January 6, 2026

Weekly Update – January 2, 2026

DON’T MISS

LIVE FROM OUR NEW HOME OFFICE SHOWROOM:

DON’T MISS THE 2026 PRE-SPRING COLLECTION KICKOFF CALL

MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH AT 1:00 PM CST

Join Brand President Simon Kneen and Director of Merchandising Nicole Coury on Monday, January 5th, at 1:00 PM CST for a special kickoff call where we will unveil J.Hilburn’s 2026 Pre-Spring Collection. During this call, Simon and Nicole will walk through all aspects of the Pre-Spring Collection, including:

The inspiration for our Pre-Spring looks
Full details on new styles, fabrics, and options
A walkthrough of our Key Looks
Tips for selling the new Collection
A first exclusive look at our new Home Office Showroom and training space

Product updates will be included in all categories as we kick off the Pre-Spring/Spring into Summer season, covering the first half of the year and featuring special occasion and wedding dressing.

Beginning in Pre-Spring, we will launch a new series of Revenge solids and subtle suiting patterns that we plan to carry across seasons, running parallel to our Essentials.

In Shirting, we will focus on more evergreen qualities and refreshed favorites, especially in classic colors and simple, sophisticated patterns our Clients love.

HAVE YOUR SALES TOOLS AND SWATCHES ON HAND FOR THE CALL AND BE READY TO TAKE NOTES.

The call will be recorded and available in the Newsroom for you to refer back to.

Attending this call is the best way to equip yourself with essential product knowledge about the new Collection so you can wow your Clients with the new offerings.

The 2026 Pre-Spring Collection will be available to sell on Tuesday, January 6th.

Call Details:

Date: Monday, January 5, 2026

Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CST

Important Note: A lot of important information will be shared during this kickoff meeting, and we anticipate that the call will last a full three hours.

Please plan your schedule accordingly.

Click below to register.

Stylists, get ready to Restyle, Inspire, Sell, and Elevate your business in 2026!

We’re thrilled to announce the dates for our upcoming R.I.S.E. TOUR, a one-day immersive experience designed to fuel your growth, sharpen your skills, and connect you with your fellow J.Hilburn community.

2026 R.I.S.E. TOUR DATES

January 13 – Oakland, CA

January 15 – Chicago, IL

January 21 – Dallas, TX

January 27 – Boston, MA

January 29 – Washington, DC

Click below to watch a quick video about the R.I.S.E Tour:

RESTYLE. INSPIRE. SELL. ELEVATE.

Please join us for an immersive, one-day experience designed to help you supercharge your business. This session will guide you through our J.Hilburn Strategy for 2026 and every stage of the sales funnel: from prospecting to follow-up, with live training, real-world data insights, and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Experience:

Increase New Client Acquisition through an enhanced focus on prospecting, acquiring new Clients, increasing AOV, and driving long-term retention. Powered by insights from top-performing Stylists.
High-impact role play and peer collaboration designed to elevate Client interactions and close with confidence.
2026 Pre-Spring Collection and intentional wardrobe curation.
Learn to streamline and elevate the Client experience through hands-on app immersion.
Experience live product immersion across the Pre-Spring, Spring & Summer 2026 collections with the ability to see, touch, and feel the entire collection.
Personalized RISE action planning focused on Client acquisition and retention for a successful 2026.
Client Trunk Show and Happy Hour featuring the 2026 Pre-Spring Collection to turn inspiration into immediate opportunity.

The Details:

Training Session – 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Happy Hour Client Trunk Show – 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Registration: $100 (covers both events)
Perks: Exclusive giveaways available only at the R.I.S.E. Tour
Lunch provided during training
Light bites, wine, and beer will be served during the Trunk Show

Get Ready. Get Set. It’s Time to R.I.S.E.

This will be the event that sets the tone for your year—packed with inspiration, hands-on learning, new product insights, and strategies to elevate your Client experience. Come ready to grow, connect, and rise together.

Register for the R.I.S.E Tour Now!

The J.Hilburn Winter Event 2025 is here! This highly anticipated event is a prime opportunity to grow your business and earnings. With up to 50% off select items, the Winter Event helps you re-engage loyal Clients and attract new ones eager to experience J.Hilburn. Don’t miss this chance to gain new Clients, strengthen existing Client relationships, and maximize your earnings.

Winter Event Key Dates:

Private Event: Friday, December 26, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026

Public Event: Saturday, January 3, 2026 – Saturday, January 31, 2026

Dates for 75% CV: Friday, December 26, 2025 – Friday, January 9, 2026

Dates for 50% CV: Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Saturday, January 31, 2026

The Private Event kicks off on Friday, December 26th, and lasts through Friday, January 2nd. The Public Event launches on January 3rd. You can maximize your earnings during the first two weeks of the Event (from Friday, December 26th – Friday, January 9th) when CV will be at 75%. We will shift to 50% CV on Saturday, January 10th, through Saturday, January 31st.

Visit the Winter Event Toolkit & FAQ in the Newsroom for full Event details, example style boards, and shareable images for social media and texting.

Congratulations to all who qualified for the Step Into Success contest by selling three or more pairs of Allen Edmonds shoes in December! Here is the list of qualifying Stylists and their number of raffle entries (pairs of shoes sold):

Joanie Dickinson – 8
Ellie Park-Jesberg – 8
Annette Dresser – 7
Dana Hagan – 6
Paige Thomas – 4
Marni Rutan – 4
Libby Tonucci – 4
Amy Donovan – 4
Suzanne Masciantonio – 3
Lisa Torba – 3

We’ll be drawing for two major prizes for qualifying Stylists:

#1.) A complimentary pair of Allen Edmonds shoes of your choice

#2.) A premium Allen Edmonds shoe care kit

The drawing for the winners will be hosted live during the Pre-Spring Kickoff Call on January 5, 2026. Once announced, winners should connect with Deb Scanlan to confirm shipping details. Congrats again to our qualifying Stylists!

A new version of the Stylist App is live, packed with updates to make your styling smarter and faster!

What’s New:

1. Products on Sale – All sale items are now accessible in their own dedicated catalog category.

2. Deleting Unsubmitted Orders – Conveniently delete unsubmitted orders without having to remove items from the bag first.

3. Change Client Profile Image – Upload a new or replace an existing Client profile photo.

4. Set Client as Inactive – Mark the Client as inactive to remove them from your Client list when they are no longer a customer.

5. Print Return Label – Access the return label .pdf and share or print directly from the iPad.

6. Email Style Board to Multiple Clients – Share your style board creation with multiple Clients by emailing them all at one time.

To take advantage of these new features, be sure to update to the latest version of the J.Hilburn Stylist App.

Check out tutorials in the Stylist Central Facebook Group. Thanks for making every style unique. We’re thrilled for you to dive into these enhancements!

Our next Tips From the Top is scheduled for January 20th at 11:00AM CST.

Each Tips From The Top session features an experienced Stylist from the field who will share the strategies and steps that have led to their success. Don’t miss out on the valuable tips and strategies shared during these meetings.

Selling

We’ve created 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:

Marketing

Tuesday, January 6 – Pre-Spring Collection Launch
Thursday, January 8 – New Arrivals/Suiting

Thank you for everything you do! Have a great week!

January 2, 2026

Weekly Update – December 26, 2025

DON’T MISS

Happy Holidays, Stylists! Please make note of the Home Office holiday support hours and closures listed below, through January 2, 2026.

Friday, December 26: The Home Office is closed. The Stylist Support Team will be available to assist you from 8:30 AM-5:30 PM CST.
Saturday, December 27: The Stylist Success Team will be available to assist you from 10:00AM – 2:00PM CST.
December 28-December 30: The Stylist Success Team will be available for normal business hours.
Wednesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve: The Stylist Success Team will be available for normal business hours.
Thursday, January – New Year’s Day: The Home Office is closed. The Stylist Support Team will be off for the holiday.
Friday, January 2: Normal business hours resume for the Stylist Success Team.

Winter Event Key Dates:

Private Event: Friday, December 26, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026

Public Event: Saturday, January 3, 2026 – Saturday, January 31, 2026

Dates for 75% CV: Friday, December 26, 2025 – Friday, January 9, 2026

Dates for 50% CV: Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Saturday, January 31, 2026

Visit the Winter Event Toolkit & FAQ in the Newsroom for full Event details, example style boards, and shareable images for social media and texting.

LIVE FROM OUR NEW HOME OFFICE SHOWROOM:

DON’T MISS THE 2026 PRE-SPRING COLLECTION KICKOFF CALL

MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH AT 1:00 PM CST

The inspiration for our Pre-Spring looks
Full details on new styles, fabrics, and options
A walkthrough of our Key Looks
Tips for selling the new Collection
A first exclusive look at our new Home Office Showroom and training space

Product updates will be included in all categories as we kick off the Pre-Spring/Spring into Summer season, covering the first half of the year and featuring special occasion and wedding dressing.

Beginning in Pre-Spring, we will launch a new series of Revenge solids and subtle suiting patterns that we plan to carry across seasons, running parallel to our Essentials.

In Shirting, we will focus on more evergreen qualities and refreshed favorites, especially in classic colors and simple, sophisticated patterns our Clients love.

HAVE YOUR SALES TOOLS AND SWATCHES ON HAND FOR THE CALL AND BE READY TO TAKE NOTES.

The call will be recorded and available in the Newsroom for you to refer back to.

Attending this call is the best way to equip yourself with essential product knowledge about the new Collection so you can wow your Clients with the new offerings.

The 2026 Pre-Spring Collection will be available to sell on Tuesday, January 6th.

Call Details:

Date: Monday, January 5, 2026

Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CST

Important Note: A lot of important information will be shared during this kickoff meeting, and we anticipate that the call will last a full three hours.

Please plan your schedule accordingly.

Click below to register.

The Step Into Success Contest is ending soon! Don’t miss out on your chance to earn entries for premium prizes from Allen Edmonds, America’s iconic shoemaker since 1922. When you introduce Clients to their craftsmanship, you’re not just selling shoes; you’re elevating wardrobes, deepening relationships, and reinforcing the value of expert, personalized styling.

How It Works

From Monday, 12/1/25 at 12:01 AM CST through Wednesday, 12/31/25 at 11:59 PM CST, every pair of Allen Edmonds shoes you sell earns you one raffle entry.

No caps. No limits. Just connect Clients with premium footwear and build your entries.

Sell at least 3 pairs during December to qualify, and from there:

1 pair sold = 1 raffle entry • 5 pairs sold = 5 entries • 10 pairs sold = 10 entries

And so on. The more pairs you sell, the more chances you have to win.

The Rewards

We’ll be drawing for two major prizes for qualifying Stylists:

#1.) A complimentary pair of Allen Edmonds shoes of your choice

#2.) A premium Allen Edmonds shoe care kit

And there’s more! If we collectively exceed 250 pairs sold in December, we will unlock a third winner, who will receive: An Allen Edmonds belt

Winners

Winners will be announced live on the Pre-Spring Kickoff Call on January 5, 2026. Once winners are announced, please connect with Deb Scanlan to confirm shoe choice, shipping details, and—if applicable—your shoe care kit or belt. Only one prize per Stylist.

Allen Edmonds Fit Guide

Stylists, get ready to Restyle, Inspire, Sell, and Elevate your business in 2026!

2026 R.I.S.E. TOUR DATES

January 13 – Oakland, CA

January 15 – Chicago, IL

January 21 – Dallas, TX

January 27 – Boston, MA

January 29 – Washington, DC

Click below to watch a quick video about the R.I.S.E Tour:

RESTYLE. INSPIRE. SELL. ELEVATE.

What You’ll Experience:

Increase New Client Acquisition through an enhanced focus on prospecting, acquiring new Clients, increasing AOV, and driving long-term retention. Powered by insights from top-performing Stylists.
High-impact role play and peer collaboration designed to elevate Client interactions and close with confidence.
2026 Pre-Spring Collection and intentional wardrobe curation.
Learn to streamline and elevate the Client experience through hands-on app immersion.
Experience live product immersion across the Pre-Spring, Spring & Summer 2026 collections with the ability to see, touch, and feel the entire collection.
Personalized RISE action planning focused on Client acquisition and retention for a successful 2026.
Client Trunk Show and Happy Hour featuring the 2026 Pre-Spring Collection to turn inspiration into immediate opportunity.

The Details:

Training Session – 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Happy Hour Client Trunk Show – 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Registration: $100 (covers both events)
Perks: Exclusive giveaways available only at the R.I.S.E. Tour
Lunch provided during training
Light bites, wine, and beer will be served during the Trunk Show

Get Ready. Get Set. It’s Time to R.I.S.E.

Reserve Your Spot at the R.I.S.E Tour Now!

The Seasonal Appreciation redemption period is coming to a close! Now is the time to remind your Clients who earned credits in November that their credits will expire on December 31st. Any Seasonal Appreciation credits that are not used in December will be forfeited. Clients may transfer their Seasonal Appreciation credits to another Client, but transferred credits must still be redeemed by December 31. Clients who wish to transfer credits should reach out to our Client Support Team for assistance. Stylists may not request credit transfers.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to strengthen your relationships with your Clients by encouraging them to redeem their credits to help further build out their wardrobe. Advise them that this is the perfect opportunity to purchase extra-special items from their wish list that may be outside of their normal budget or from a category that they’ve never bought before.