Behind The Seams

Welcome to “Behind the Seams,” our Journal where we share the stories, inspirations, and quiet details behind every General Knot design. From vintage fabric discoveries to everyday design adventures, we’re glad you’re here.

Stone Barns Sheep Shearing Fest

Above photo, courtesy of Ben Hider Photography For over eleven years, Stone Barns has been operating just around the corner from where we live in Westchester, NY. In all of those years, I haven't found...

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Gitman Vintage x General Knot & Co. Spring 15 Collaboration

Collaborations come together in many different ways and for many different reasons. In the case of our Spring 15 collaboration with Gitman Vintage it is about two like minded brands coming together...

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Men’s Style Guide: The Art of Mixing Patterns via Urban Beardsman Magazine

Chances are you may have encountered this issue before … Be it the shirt and necktie conundrum of what patterns work together or trying to navigate assembling a check suit...

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Proudly Produced in 914

We very proudly produce some of our ever-changing collection right here in our Westchester, New York studio. It's very nice to be recognized by our local business magazine, Westchester's 914 INC....

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A Turkish Delight Perfect for Dinner

While flipping through the Sunday Times Magazine we spotted this healthy, flavorful and EASY dish by NY Times Sr. Editor Sam Sifton. Shawarma, typically a street food made on a...

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How To Tie A Bow Tie: via GK and Snippet & Ink

For all of you who haven't given a bow a try, we're here to help... We partnered with our friends at Snippet & Ink (and their awesome creative team!) to bring you this...

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Lumiary Interview with GK&Co. Co-Founder Andrew Payne

(The following interview was conducted and originally posted on Luminary Blog) “Doing what one loves is never considered work.” General Knot creates limited edition neckwear and accessories that are made...

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Take care of your shoes and they will carry you far...

  One of the most rewarding things about having your own company is being able to meet new friends and colleagues along the way.  Case in point, one of our...

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