Kowtow
New Zealand label Kowtow builds a wardrobe around cotton, generous shapes and a close interest in how a garment is made, from everyday clothing to quilted accessories.
Get to know Kowtow.
Gosia Piątek founded Kowtow in 2006 with a question about where clothing comes from and what happens to it after use. From Aotearoa New Zealand, she developed a design language of generous volumes, practical details and cotton fabrics. The brand describes its commitment to certified Fairtrade organic cotton as a way of following the material from growing to garment. That focus is visible in the clothes themselves: a checked weave, a crisp poplin or a quilted surface can give a simple shape its character. Its stores extend the same interest in natural texture and calm space.
Read the official history ↗︎- Country of origin
- New Zealand ↗︎
- History
- 2006
- Founder / documented history
- Gosia Piątek
- Product world
- Accessories ↗︎
Discover the Kowtow selection.
A few pieces tell the story in their own way, through a shape, a material or a familiar gesture.
A closer look.
What catches our eye.
A restrained shape can still feel expressive when the weave and quilting do the work of decoration.
Where does Kowtow come from?
Kowtow is a brand of New Zealand origin. This describes where the brand began; individual products may be made elsewhere.
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Where to find Kowtow.
Official website ↗︎Delivery and store links checked 2026-10-24. Check the official site for subsequent changes.
Sources & image credits
Editorial product selection, not a bestseller ranking.
Editorial reviewed 2026-10-24. Design perspectives express the Selezio editorial view.
Official brand imagery · Kowtow