Year: 2019

Eco Friendly ways to wash Cashmere

Eco-Friendly Ways to Wash Cashmere | The Telegraph

By Genevieve Sweeney / November 28, 2019 /

Eco -Friendly ways to wash your GS knitwear and these tips are super easy! Last week I was interviewed by Tamara Abraham from the Telegraph Magazine on the best Eco-friendly processes to wash your luxury GS knitwear. Hand wash is so much better for the longevity of your knitwear compared to Dry Cleaning. People assume…

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Stylonylon Grey Cable Lambswool Sweater

As Seen On Stylonylon | The Wroxton Cable Grey Wool Jumper

By Genevieve Sweeney / November 9, 2019 /

  Stylonylon spotted in Soho, London wearing the GS Wroxton cable lambswool jumper in grey melange. “This is handcrafted by the ever brilliant knit designer Genevieve Sweeney whose pieces are incredibly special and real keepers. This is an evergreen piece over at GS, and you can find it here.  I always get lovely comments when…

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Luxury Sock Subscription Hosiery Heaven

Hosiery Heaven | October Edit

By Genevieve Sweeney / October 30, 2019 /

Inspired by how our GS customers have been styling their GS Socks and GS Sock Subscriptions this Autumn on Instagram. Cosy & colourful, the perfect way to warm up this season, I love to see my customers receiving their surprise socks and how they wear them throughout the seasons. Below are some of my favourites:…

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A Journey for Slow Fashion | The Munro Hand Intarsia

By Genevieve Sweeney / October 26, 2019 /

I would love to share with you a Journey close to my heart, the story of the Munro Hand Intarsia jumper. Originally one of my first GS designs, I launched the Munro cashmere jumper in 2015. Designed to help a Hand Intarsia knitter gain confidence, learn a modern knitwear silhouette and be able to gain further work with other…

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As seen in Menswearstyle | The Linton Hand Intarsia Cashmere Jumper

By Genevieve Sweeney / October 12, 2019 /

As seen in this month’s Menswearstyle style edit, the Linton Hand Intarsia Cashmere Jumper. “Whilst the cold weather of autumn has introduced its arrival there has been some cool product drops to brighten up our days. “   Introducing the Linton cashmere jumper in grey melange with a geometric line blocking inspired by 1920s textile art.…

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womens cable aran lambswool sweater made in Britain

How to style a chunky cable jumper

By Genevieve Sweeney / October 7, 2019 /

THE ULTIMATE CABLE CHUNKY JUMPER A modern edge to the traditional Aran cable jumper, introducing the Wroxton lambswool jumper. A chunky all over cable stitch with yoke neckline and seamless detail. Made in Oxfordshire in a sumptuous Scottish spun lambswool. A relaxed and effortless silhouette ready to embrace sweater weather, a luxury staple that will…

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The iconic GNVE Cashmere jumper

By Genevieve Sweeney / September 24, 2019 /

Introducing the new GNVE hand intarsia cashmere jumper, a striking style that celebrates all things Slow Fashion with traditional artisan knitting, luxurious natural fibres, modern design and a love for hand-finished details and colour. Slow Fashion, Modern Heritage, Timeless Style, Refined Details & Luxurious Fibres. A contrast geometric colour block of complementary colours forms the…

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The True Costs Of Slow Fashion….. What You Can Get For £1

By Genevieve Sweeney / June 26, 2019 /

Last week I was shocked by the news that a particular fast fashion brand was celebrating 10 years of empowering women with a £1 bikini… Even though the company said they were making a loss per bikini sold, it still doesn’t justify that they are normalising clothing at this eye-watering price, while promoting fast and disposable fashion. Secondly,…

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Pebble Magazine | Conscious socks for Father’s Day

By Genevieve Sweeney / June 7, 2019 /

As seen in this week’s Pebble Magazine, the new GS Samar marl socks. “All dads need socks, that’s a fact. And British knitwear brand, Genevieve Sweeney, make some of the finest knitted socks known to man. These hardy pairs are made from leftover yarns from their larger items, spun by hand and then made into small…

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Introducing the GS Spring Summer Collection

By Genevieve Sweeney / May 25, 2019 /

  Introducing the GS Spring Summer Campaign.   British Knitwear for the everyday modern wardrobe. Sustainable fibres, effortless silhouettes and British manufacturing bring together luxury staple pieces that you will wear throughout the seasons and changing weathers.   Fluid movements and geometric patterns…

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Hosiery Heaven | How to style Socks and Sandals

By Genevieve Sweeney / April 18, 2019 /

Socks and Sandals Style doesn’t get more Marmite than this!   As styled by Enbrogue, the GS Sami silk tweed socks. “This is the look I do most often – a pair of cork footbed sandals with a thicker sock and a pair of faded blue jeans. I love Genevieve Sweeney’s beautiful socks in particular;…

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Rhubarb & Custard Socks

Hosiery Heaven | April Edit

By Genevieve Sweeney / April 11, 2019 /

Inspired by our April’s Hosiery Heaven Edit, elevate your everyday style with the GS Sock Subscription. Discover how our GS customer styles their GS Socks from day to night…   RHUBARB & CUSTARD This month’s new Serora sparkly stripe socks were a huge hit on the GS Sock Subscription! With its contrasting spiral stripes of…

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Schon Magazine | Couch Surfing

By Genevieve Sweeney / March 7, 2019 /

Stunning editorial @schonmagazine “Couch Surfing” featuring the Genevieve Sweeney knitwear collection. Serora Sparkly Spiral Stripes   Soar ecru textured stitch jumper, a lightweight unisex silhouette, knitted in the softest wool cashmere viscose blend. Discover the Soar jumper here.                                 Teviot…

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Red Rollneck Mohair Jumper

Design Scene Magazine | Fashion Editorial

By Genevieve Sweeney / February 21, 2019 /

As seen in the latest editorial “Beauty Queen” @designscene The Arin roll neck merino mohair jumper in vivid red, the perfect lightweight spring jumper. Discover the Arin jumper here.   Thank you to art director and photographer @annecharlottemoulard Stylist @mrsemilyevans MUA @bryanna_angel_mua Hair @andrewchen_hair Model @karolinasz @prm_agency

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Hosiery Heaven | February Edit

By Genevieve Sweeney / February 14, 2019 /

The first Hosiery Heaven Edit of 2019, I love seeing how you style your GS Sock Subscriptions! Proving that there is nothing better than a sparkly pair of socks to brighten up a grey winters day, from casual everyday style to party looks. Discover how the GS customer styles their GS Sparkly Socks below…   Stripes…

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Colour Clash Knitwear on the Slopes | Style Inspiration

By Genevieve Sweeney / January 10, 2019 /

Dreaming about your next ski holiday and thinking about what to wear on and off the slopes!. Discover my style inspiration from Vintage editorials; colour clash to cosy cables, this Winter edit also works well to banishing grey winter days and January Blues.   Go Bold or Go Home – Pattern Colour Clash    …

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