Workshops:

Cohorts for the workshops will be as follows:

• Solids 
• Stripes A or Stripes B
• Plaids

Please refer to your name badge to determine which cohort you are in.

 

Daily Workshop Schedule:

Day 1 – Thursday, July 24

1:15PM - 2:15PM - Workshop #1

• Solids: Leveling Up Your Sales - Willow Creek
• Stripes A: Leveling Up Your Sales - Sabine
• Stripes B: Leveling Up Your Sales - Rio Grande
• Plaids: Time & Technology - San Jacinto

Day 2 – Friday, July 25

11:00AM - 12:00PM - Workshop #2

• Solids: It Begins with Measurement - Willow Creek
• Stripes A: Time & Technology - Sabine
• Stripes B: Time & Technology - Rio Grande
• Plaids: Leveling Up Your Sales - San Jacinto

1:00PM - 2:30PM - Workshop #3

• Solids: Styling Beyond the Swatch - Willow Creek
• Stripes A & B: - Fall/Winter Collection Unveiled - Trinity Ballroom
• Plaids: The Culture of Textiles - San Jacinto
  
  

2:50PM - 4:20PM - Workshop #4

• Solids: The Culture of Textiles - Willow Creek
• Stripes A - Styling Beyond the Swatch - Sabine
• Stripes B - Styling Beyond the Swatch - Rio Grande
• Plaids: Fall/Winter Collection Unveiled-Trinity Ballroom
  
  

Day 3 – Saturday, July 26

11:05AM - 12:35PM - Workshop #5

• Solids: Fall/Winter Collection Unveiled - Trinity Ballroom
• Stripes A & B: The Culture of Textiles - Willow Creek
• Plaids: Styling Beyond the Swatch - San Jacinto

 

Workshop Topics Synopsis:

Leveling Up Your Sales

A Stylist-led strategy session for increasing volume. Covers techniques, behaviors, and systems for growing order volume.

 

It Begins with Measurement

A hands-on refresher on measuring techniques and troubleshooting fit issues. Includes live practice.

 

Time & Technology

Learn how to confidently use the Stylist App to place orders, manage Client profiles, and sell more efficiently in any setting.

 

Styling Beyond the Swatch

Interactive styling using full garments and swatches. Focus on building full looks with an emphasis on styling options and details.

 

Fall/Winter Collection Unveiled

A guided instruction of the Fall Collection, highlighting key seasonal features, details, styling updates, and how to present them to Clients confidently.

 

The Culture of Textiles

An immersive dive into the fabrics and materials of Fall/Winter 2025, including performance features, and how textiles influence style and comfort.

Our Keynote Speakers:

Thursday, July 24th - TAL CEO, Roger Lee: The Future Forward

Roger Lee serves as the CEO of TAL Apparel, J.Hilburn's parent company. With a deep understanding of the garment industry, Roger’s expertise has enhanced TAL’s global reach. The company employs over 20,000 people in its manufacturing and supply chain operations across Thailand, Vietnam, and Ethiopia, with the capacity to produce more than 50 million garments annually. TAL supplies one out of every six men’s dress shirts sold in the United States. Roger also oversees The Apparel Group (TAG) in the U.S., which provides design and logistics management services.

 

Friday, July 25th - Dr. Daniel Langer: Luxury Redefined

Dr. Daniel Langer is an Executive Professor of Luxury Strategy at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, as well as a professor at NYU in New York City. Named as the “authority in luxury” by The Economist, Dr. Langer’s two decades of hands-on brand leadership and pioneering research have shaped the future of luxury worldwide. As founder and CEO of Équité, the international brand strategy powerhouse, Dr. Langer is the strategic force behind some of the world’s most iconic premium, luxury, and prestige brands. 

 

Saturday, July 26th - Jerry ThompSon III: Start with Why

Jerry ThompSon III (Jerry The 3rd), of Simon Sinek's Optimism Company, embodies a rare blend of business acumen and artistic creativity that offers profound insights and perspectives. A world-class speaker and storyteller, he has captivated audiences at leading organizations including Nike, NASA, Los Angeles United School District, Amazon, and Airbnb. Jerry’s blend of education and expertise uniquely positions him as more than just a speaker. He is a catalyst for holistic insight, resonating with individuals and organizations striving to step confidently towards their next adventure.

 

Additional Information

Announcements: 

To access the Conference WiFi:
SSID Name: JHilburn2025
Password: JHAS2025 (all upper case)

 

Special Information Bars & Stylist Store Locations:

Fit Bar - Brazos

Studio Bar - Trinity Ballroom

Size Stream Bar - Foyer

Tech Bar - Foyer

Mill Bars - Foyer

Allen Edmonds Bar - Foyer

Stylist Store - Red River

 

Miscellaneous:

Conference 2025: Stylist Stories Video Gallery
 (Click to view)

 

 

Hotel Map:

 

 

Area Restaurants:

Click the restaurant name to go to their website.

 

Mi Cocina

Serves the best Tex-Mex and Interior Mexican dishes around in a modern and contemporary setting.

Bob's Steak & Chop House

Bob’s Steak & Chop House is ranked as one of the top steakhouses in the country for a reason. This Texas-born local chain serves up big slabs of beef, seafood & a large wine list in a woodsy ambiance.

CRU Wine Bar

Relaxed, Napa-style wine-bar chain serving New American fare, stone-fired pizzas & cheese plates.

Samui Thai Cuisine

This light-filled restaurant plates classic Thai cooking amid traditional décor.

 

Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill

Half Shells Seafood Grill is a cozy little joint that offers friendly service and great seafood at affordable prices.

 

Del Frisco's Grille

Del Frisco's menu includes a selection of prime steaks, hearty salads, formidable sandwiches, and chef-inspired entrees. 

 

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

With premium Prime steak options, as well as best-in-class seafood and innovative vegetarian options, Fleming's has something to offer everyone you are dining with.