Classic Tee

• Designer colour: Black
• Ribbed crew neckline
• Short sleeves
• Hem finishes at the hip
• Standard fit
• This style also available in: White

• Model is 177cm/5’9" and is wearing a size XS
• Fits true to size, take your normal size
• Designed for a slightly loose fit
• Slips on

• Crafted from 100% Fairtrade Organic Cotton
• Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric
• Machine wash
  
• Designed in New Zealand

Creative Director, Gosia Piątek claims “I don’t like the idea of not knowing and am that person that questions it all.” It is this yearning for clarity across the entire process of creation–from design through to manufacturing and production–that led Piątek to create the mono-fibre label Kowtow. With circular design, transparent manufacturing, and responsible business practices forming the pillars of the label, the New Zealand-based project was built as a value-driven brand from the ground up.

Proudly traceable from seed-to-garment, each Kowtow garment begins at small Fairtrade farms where rows of rain-fed cotton grow without the use of harmful, toxic chemicals and fertilisers. From there, the 100% Fairtrade organic cotton is treated, dyed, and made into garments at certified factories in India. The brand regularly audits and inspects the manufactory process to ensure the highest ethical and environmental standards.

For Kowtow, each collection is a stepping stone towards a healthier planet and a fairer world. “It is important to come up with new sustainability innovations to protect what is the most important,” Piątek says. “There is no Planet B.” As of January 2024, new Kowtow Fairtrade organic cotton garments are plastic-free–a milestone accomplishment that is a testimony to the brand’s enduring and unwavering commitment to growth towards a more sustainable future.

Every detail of a Kowtow garment is carefully considered, down to the finest details, like the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 approved organic cotton branded labels sewn at the neck of every style, and the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 approved shell buttons used for the brand’s cult-favourite button-down shirts. The name, ‘Kowtow’, is derived from the Chinese word ‘koutou’–a word defining the Chinese custom to bow as a sign of respect; a concept extended and encapsulated when executing the creation of its collections.

Each Kowtow garment embodies ease, versatility, practicality, and timeless design. The label’s Fairtrade & Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) approved cotton T-shirts, tanks, shirts, and dresses embrace clean lines and pared-back silhouettes that lend each piece a deceptively effortless look. Functionality is at the forefront of the design process each season. This almost utilitarian approach is purposefully adopted to guarantee the lifespan of each piece. From an artful approach to colour and print that eschews finite trends, to functional details like pockets and shell buttons, Kowtow’s shapes are thoughtfully designed for longevity and wearability.

The Forme’s edit includes a wide offering of basic tees, shirts, and dresses that are designed to enliven your everyday and evening style.

Delivering Australia wide with free express shipping over $200, these versatile and timeless statement pieces are guaranteed to elevate your wardrobe.

• You may return your item within 14 days of receiving your purchase. Items returned outside this period will not be accepted.
• All return shipping for ‘change of mind’ is at the expense of the purchaser – your purchase will be credited less the cost of return shipping.
• All returns deemed faulty will be refunded including the cost of return shipping.
• We do not accept returns on SALE items.
• We cannot accept returns on undergarments, hosiery, jewellery or sale items unless the goods have been deemed faulty
• Please visit our Returns & Exchanges page for more information on our policy