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Kowtow’s 20th anniversary capsule collection and a book!

Kowtow’s 20th anniversary capsule collection and a book!

by Carolyn Enting | Jul 22, 2026 | fashion, News

Natural, plastic-free, and circular. This is key to Kowtow and the vision that founder Gosia Paitek laid out from the start in 2006. Fast forward 20 years and Kowtow is a coveted brand in fashion circles and a global leader. Earlier this week fashion illuminati...
Why Kowtow’s newest collection is newsworthy

Why Kowtow’s newest collection is newsworthy

by Word on Fashion | Feb 9, 2026 | Uncategorized

Globally you’d be hard-pressed to find another clothing label as clean as Kowtow. Clean lines define the clothes; clean practices define everything behind them – from fibre to footprint, with nothing swept under the hem. Head designer Dayne Johnston and the team are...
Kowtow designer Dayne Johnston redefines sustainable fashion

Kowtow designer Dayne Johnston redefines sustainable fashion

by Carolyn Enting | Sep 11, 2025 | fashion, Features

Main photo Rebecca McMillan Dayne Johnston’s second collection as head designer for Kowtow cements his vision for the eco-conscious label – refined, distinctive, and fashion-forward. Even without a runway slot at New Zealand Fashion Week, Kowtow’s influence was...

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