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!