GS Journal

From every yard of yarn spun, to every knitted stitch and each button turned, responsible design has always been at the heart of my collections. Since launching GS, wool has been at the centre of my collections and there is a great reason for it, not only is it a stunning fibre, it is NATURAL, RENEWABLE, RECYCLABLE & BIODEGRADABLE. It’s natural characteristics aren’t…

A confetti of colourful silk tweeds encapsulated in a sumptuous melange of heather pink and tonal soft grey, meet the Maud Pink. With hints of emerald green, bright red, yellow, royal blue and hot pink to name a few, who could you ever have thought a flurry of rainbow silk neps could bring such joy…

Introducing the GS Knitted Mule Slipper with Hand Intarsia geometric knit pattern. Embracing slow fashion, heritage techniques, upcycling and sustainable processes throughout to create the perfect pair of slippers with luxurious style, longevity and ultimate comfort. Made in Britain.       Each pair of slippers is handcrafted from start to finish within the UK.…

Each month of February, I love to personalise GS Knitwear with a hand-embroidered heart. ♥️ The perfect addition to a February gift, whether it’s for a partner, a bestie, a parent, a sibling, a friend you’ve missed, a colleague, or someone who needs a little smile. Telling someone you care shouldn’t happen just one day a year. How…

SOCKS THAT GIVE YOUR WARDROBE SOME ZIG A ZAG AH  Ready a little luxury to your trans-seasonal wardrobes, the GS statement Sigi sock is here to keep your feet stylish with undeniable comfort and quality. As seen this month in Elle Decoration, Guardian Online and the Observer Magazine Christmas Gift Guides. As seen in @elledecorationuk  “Best Gifts For Design…

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:    …