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.

Groomsmen's Gifts | Brides Magazine | GK&Co.

         Hey, when it comes to the subject of weddings, there are few sources that could claim knowing their subject as well as BRIDES Magazine. We are super...

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Fast Company Magazine | All Tied Up

                    Our 1950s Folk Art & Seersucker Stripe two tone necktie featured in Fast Company's June issue. Feels great to be...

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It's Always A Gift | GK & Co.

  General Knot & Co. is Always a Gift! You will never see a General Knot & Co. purchase arrive at your door flat-packed in a poly bag, in a...

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Hatch Show Print | A Working Letterpress Museum

  I knew about Hatch Show Print before I actually knew about them. I had seen their posters in shop windows and restaurants and even wine labels they had created,...

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1930's Patchwork- A Country Wedding

  When designing ties (or anything, for that matter), it often makes sense to consider the possible end use- or end user of the designs.  Sometimes, our vintage fabrics already...

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New Pocket Squares from the 1950s and 1960s

   A fantastic Folk Art Print from the 1950s   A deep royal rustic dot/plaid pattern atop a fine sateen stripe. 

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Snippet & Ink... Kathryn Loves...

  Our friend Kathryn at Snippet & Ink wrote a great article and held a giveaway for a General Knot & Co. gift certificate. If you are not yet familiar...

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