Journal

GS Knitwear Styled by GS Friends

By Genevieve Sweeney | April 1, 2022

Love to share with you, how our GS friends have been styling their GS knitwear this Spring. Kirsty @girlwithbellsandwhistles pairing the Maud Lambswool Cashmere sweater in Mint with Spring bright accessories, complementing the colourful tweeds of the Maud Sweater. Discover the Maud here.   Rachael @bubblyaquarius styles the Leslie Brushed Wool Sweater with lighter textured linen…

4 Top Tips to Care for your Knitwear

By Genevieve Sweeney | March 4, 2022

To keep your GS knitwear looking at its best and to make sure they are worn for many years to come, they need a little bit of simple maintenance from time to time. Here are my 4 TOP TIPS for Knitwear Care! 1. Let your GS knitwear rest in between wears and air them out, this will…

Sketches from my Design Table

By Genevieve Sweeney | February 27, 2022

Behind the scenes and inspiration behind my statement sweater, the Leyden. Sitting at the point where contemporary design and artisan craftsmanship meet. A fusion of colour exploration through the twisting of colourful marls, traditional intarsia knitting and geometric patterns inspired by 1930s woven textiles. Mark making, sketching and geometric placements. Striking marl colour blocks knitted using an…

Spreading Love & Raising for Charity

By Genevieve Sweeney | January 26, 2022

Telling someone you care shouldn’t happen just one day a year. Last year, I hand embroidered hearts on GS knitwear to raise money for a UK mental health charity and together with my wonderful customers we raised £260. This February, I hope to spread the love and raise more money through hearts for Mind Charity…

Meet the Maddis Cardigan

By Genevieve Sweeney | January 21, 2022

  A flurry of silk tweeds in colourful hues, encapsulated in a sumptuous melange lambswool cashmere. Meet the Maddis cardigan, the sister of the best-selling Maud sweater. Spun with responsible wool (RWS certified) and sustainably sourced cashmere (SFA certified) to ensure high animal welfare standards and minimise environmental impact. With its effortless boxy silhouette, the Maddis Cardigan is a modern…

The ultimate socks for warmth & sparkle

By Genevieve Sweeney | January 14, 2022

These socks are my secret weapon! Transforming a capsule wardrobe throughout the seasons whilst keeping you warm and cosy with a lightning touch of sparkle, meet the Sia long merino wool socks. Expertly twinning comfort and style, our Sia knee-high sock is perfect for adding a little sparkle and maximum warmth to your day. They…

The Ultimate Oversized Wool Scarf

By Genevieve Sweeney | January 3, 2022

The most versatile winter must-have, that effortlessly works with your everyday life, the GS Geometric oversized scarf.  Honestly, my geometric scarf does not leave my side from the moment I wake, throughout the working day and then finally cosying up on the sofa. It is a scarf that you bundle up in when heading out,…

Style in the Stix | How to wear your GS socks

By Genevieve Sweeney | November 30, 2021

This month I am very excited to be collaborating with the inspiring duo – Style in the Stix. Penny & Nikki have chosen six pairs of GS socks and effortlessly styled them throughout the week for all occasions. Here are their tips for styling your GS Socks: “No more excuses! The days of mismatched black…

How to Style the Leven Cardigan – As seen on Stylonylon

By Genevieve Sweeney | October 30, 2021

The most sumptuous brushed super soft wool cardigan, perfect for cosy winter days and working from home style. A wardrobe saviour and effortlessly stylish, the Leven cardigan is crafted to a slim, sartorial-inspired silhouette finished ready for winter layering. I love these three ways Julia, aka Stylonylon styles her GS brushed wool cardigan: “Autumn cardi…

The Autumn Winter Collection has arrived

By Genevieve Sweeney | October 18, 2021

Introducing the GS AW21 collection: sweaters, cardigans and accessories that celebrate the beauty of natural wool with rich, warming hues and luxuriously cosy, tactile textures. We have all been spending a lot more time in our local surroundings these past couple of years, and it wasn’t until I started designing this season’s collection that I…

How to Style GS Knitted Vest

By Genevieve Sweeney | October 5, 2021

Meet the Laide.   A lightweight yet irresistibly cosy staple for your capsule wardrobe. The Laide sleeveless sweater vest is designed for versatile, all-year-round wear. A modern relaxed unisex style, based on a menswear silhouette complete with a classic crew neckline and ribbed trims. Made in the UK and traditionally linked for a premium finish.…

Behind the Scenes AW21 Campaign

By Genevieve Sweeney | October 1, 2021

Created by an All Weather Dream Team, the GS AW21 Campaign. I would love to share with you the behind the scenes of my latest photoshoot, set in Little Hadham close to my studio. A day like no other. It was suppose to be the one day of the week that it didn’t rain. It…