GS Journal

Sweater weather has arrived!  Autumn is my favourite time of year, ready to embrace crisp autumnal days with cosy knitwear and start to layer up in sumptuous wool. This month we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Wool Week, supported by The Campaign for Wool to raise awareness to the unique, natural, renewable and biodegradable benefits…

One of those small details, that makes or breaks a garment, yet I’m sure not a lot of people have wondered how a button is made and what materials are they made from- let alone considering the button provenance. Let’s face facts with all the haberdashery shops disappearing across our High Street – its even…

How to style your GS Argyle Socks, as seen on That Guys Shoes Ready to take your sartorial mens style from summer to autumn with colourful GS Socks, inspiration from Los Angeles. I loved seeing how Marc styled his GS Argyle cotton socks during his working week, a combination of sartorial tailoring and a more relaxed shoe…

THE CARDIGAN, A WARDROBE HERO YOUR WARDROBE HERO HAS ARRIVED Introducing the NEW GS Alva Superfine Lambswool Cardigan in Mustard. A unique marl of superfine lambswool in stormy greys and mustard yellow, twisted by Genevieve to create an exclusive colourful and dramatic hues. The effortlessly stylish Alva cardigan is fully fashioned to a slim boyfriend silhouette…

Delighted to have been interviewed by MenswearStyle Podcast, discussing with Peter Brooker how I came to set up my British knitwear brand, Genevieve Sweeney after working with high end brands across the world. Sharing my mission to help support and revive traditional artisans and knitwear manufacturers across the UK, as well as my GS journey…

A modern twist to the traditional Argyle whilst celebrating British craftsmanship and reducing textile waste. Twisting beautiful shades of organic cotton with end of line cones of yarns that are just too small to knit production with or colours that have been discontinued.  By combining contrasting colours, it creates the most unique and vibrant marl shades for the NEW Samar Argyle Socks. The…

Lockdown Sock Style has been in full swing the last few months as customers have been pairing their GS socks for pure comfort during WFH as well as a little dress up for those Friday night Zoom quizzes and Saturday Night virtual pub drinks. Below are some of my favourite Hosiery Heaven Styles:    …

  “Get your style locked down, and support independent British brands” So thrilled that Genevieve Sweeney has been featured in Labels You’ll Love: 30 of the Best Independent Brands as seen in The Guardian & Observer Magazine.   “All of this British brand’s knitwear is fantastic but chances are it will be the brilliant socks in…

  As seen in this month’s Hello Magazine, featured in “STYLE high 5” the NEW Samar argyle pink socks. “Welcoming Easter is with pretty pastels and romantic accessories.”     The luxurious Samar merino wool socks are made from leftover yarns from the end of a larger production run. I select a few colours to spin together…

  Stylemum nonchalant spring style wearing the new Leslie brushed wool jumper. A luxury everyday staple jumper in a subtle colour melange in pearl, a fresh colour for spring summer. The ultimate jumper for working from home with it’s sumptuous and cosy lightweight handle. A relaxed boxy silhouette creates a cosy jumper perfect for loungewear…

During this difficult and uncertain time, it is so important to think of our mental wellbeing and staying positive whilst keeping safe. With the world’s conversation on social distancing, I wanted to share a practical hobby that could off-set any boredom, frustration or cabin fever when we are at home for long periods of time. As…

  Stylonylon has made me so excited for the warmer Spring months with how she has styled her Maud boxy jumper. The perfect luxury everyday jumper to be worn and styled through all the seasons with its sumptuous yet lightweight hand feel.   As seen on Stylonylon tucked into flared white denim and sliders, such…