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.
Last chance for holiday gift ordering! For any Clients wishing to place gift orders for the holidays, please refer to the order cut-off dates below. These dates are being offered as guidelines NOT as guarantees. If your Clients order by these dates, it is more likely that they will receive their orders in time for the holidays. Please note that denim is not included in the cutoffs because we cannot guarantee the delivery date this year.
We’re kicking off December with the Step Into Success Contest, 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
Top Shoe Sellers for December Through December 10th
6 Pairs sold
- Dana Hagan
4 Pairs Sold
- Amy Donovan
- Joanie Dickinson
3 Pairs Sold
- Paige Thomas
- Ellie Park-Jesberg
- Annette Dresser
2 Pairs Sold
- Libby Tonucci
- Elizabeth Stidham
- Allyson Burkhardt
- Suzanne Masciantonio
- Anita Green
- Lara Kercinik
- Cameron Gatt
We have sold 64 pairs in the 1st 10 days and have a goal of 250 pairs to unlock a 3rd prize of an Allen Edmonds custom belt. Contest runs through Dec 31st!
The Seasonal Appreciation redemption period has arrived! Earned credits are now active in Client accounts for those who earned in November. Seasonal Appreciation credits are valid in December and must be redeemed by December 31. 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.
The Seasonal Appreciation redemption period creates a natural opportunity for you to re-engage with your Clients in December. 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.
The checkout feature on JHilburn.com is temporarily disabled for all Ready-to-Wear items, including shoes and gift cards. Clients will now see an option to “Send to Stylist” instead. Please ensure you are regularly reviewing your Open Web Orders to stay updated.
As an independent contractor with J.Hilburn, Stylists must provide J.Hilburn with an IRS W-9 Form that includes their name, billing address, and social security number or federal tax identification number. This information is required for the IRS Form 1099 reporting.
We want to prevent you from receiving a notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) stating that the combination of name and taxpayer identification number (Name/TIN combination) on your account with J.Hilburn, Inc. does not match and needs to be corrected. A Name/TIN combination is incorrect if it does not match a Name/TIN combination shown on the records of the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the IRS.
Please verify your information in the Stylist App or Green Room by navigating to “My Account” to confirm your information is correct, as this is how J.Hilburn will file your 1099 with the IRS. Your account must reflect the legal name under which you will be filing your taxes.
If your information has changed or if you have not submitted your form to J.Hilburn, please complete and send the IRS W-9 Form to stylistcare@jhilburn.com as soon as possible. The form can be found in the Newsroom by searching “tax” or downloaded directly from the IRS website at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf. The deadline to send in your W-9 is January 2, 2026.
Our next Tips From the Top is scheduled for December 16th at 11:00AM CST.
Join us for the next Tips From the Top with our special guest, Stylist Annette Dresser. Annette will share her tips for building momentum for your business with intention as we head into the new year.
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.
NEW THIS WEEK
To better support you, our Stylist Success Team has updated its Saturday availability. The Stylist Success Team will be available to assist you on Saturdays from 10:00AM – 2:00PM CST.
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.
Block Your Calendars Now!
Location details and registration links will be shared soon, but we want you to have plenty of time to plan ahead.
There will be a $100 registration fee, and each tour stop will run from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, followed by an exciting Client Trunk Show that evening—an incredible opportunity to showcase the brand and grow your business.
2026 R.I.S.E. TOUR DATES
January 13 – San Francisco, CA
January 15 – Chicago, IL
January 21 – Dallas, TX
January 27 – Boston, MA
January 29 – Tysons, VA
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.
Stay tuned for venue announcements and registration details—coming soon!
Get ready. Get excited. Get ready to R.I.S.E.
2. Save for Later
Save products outside the shopping bag for future client sessions.
Click below to watch a short video to learn how to use Interactive Favorites.
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!
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:
With the holidays right around the corner, there’s never been a better time to offer the gift of custom style! Order physical or electronic gift cards in the Stylist App today.
Watch the video below to learn more:
We are pleased to share that for a limited time through the holiday season, we’ve added two new Allen Edmonds belt styles to our assortment. Available in multiple colors and ready to ship quickly, these styles are a great offering for Clients looking for last-minute gifting or wardrobe needs.
This offering is meant to provide you and your Clients with added flexibility during the holidays, as these belts are not custom and have a much quicker shipping window to arrive in time for the holidays. We recommend you place Allen Edmonds orders for holiday gifting by or before December 15th, as we cannot guarantee delivery.
These belts will be available from November 26th through December 31st.
Allen Edmonds Wide Basic Dress Belt
- Chili Leather
- Navy Leather
- Mahogany Leather
- Black Leather
- Coffee Leather
Allen Edmonds Broadway Avenue Dress Casual Belt
- Walnut Leather
- Chili Leather
- Coffee
- Black
Did you know? We’ve added pocket squares to match many of our suiting linings. These are perfect for gifting or adding a special touch to a Client’s suiting order. See the current assortment below. More to come in Spring!
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Marketing
- Monday, December 15 – Digital Gift Cards
- Wednesday, December 17 – Special Occasions
- Friday, December 19 – Pantone Color of the Year
Thank you for everything you do! Have a great week!
