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Kowtow

Elementary Dress – Cloud Stripe

Description
Boxy. Begonia. Versatile.A reworked shirt dress cut in an oversized, boxy silhouette with drop shoulders for an easy, contemporary feel. A classic collar, front placket, and buttoned cuffs anchor the shape, while patch and side seam pockets add everyday function. Side splits bring movement, fini...

Boxy. Begonia. Versatile.

A reworked shirt dress cut in an oversized, boxy silhouette with drop shoulders for an easy, contemporary feel. A classic collar, front placket, and buttoned cuffs anchor the shape, while patch and side seam pockets add everyday function. Side splits bring movement, finished with a matching belt to wear loose or cinched.

Wear boldly, everyday.

All Fairtrade organic cotton. All plastic-free.

Wear Nature. Not Plastic.

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DETAILS + MATERIALS

⋄ Designed in New Zealand
⋄ Ethically Made in India (FLO & SAAS cert.)
⋄ Crafted from crisp organic cotton
⋄ Oversized, boxy fit
⋄ Full length
⋄ Nut buttons
⋄ Front patch pockets and sideseam pockets
⋄ Matching tie with nickel free rectangle rings
⋄ Full seed-to-garment traceability

PLASTIC FREE / 100% FAIR TRADE ORGANIC COTTON
Organic, Fairtrade, certified cotton forms the base of our garments along with a considered collection of trims and buttons chosen for their natural and recyclable nature, making Kowtow garments completely plastic-free. Our organic cotton is grown using non-genetically modified seeds, sans harmful chemicals.

Single fibre:
Made from 100% certified Fairtrade organic cotton grown from non-genetically modified seeds, without harmful chemicals.

Organic Cotton:
We use a natural mono-fibre, Fairtrade certified cotton for every garment we make. Grown without harmful chemicals, it’s rainfed, hand-picked and is entirely biodegradable.

Organic Cotton Labels:
All Kowtow's garment labels are Oeko-Tex Standard 100% approved organic cotton. Swing tags are made from certified GRS recycled organic cotton card, a by-product of their fabric offcuts, attached with a certified organic cotton cord.

Inks, dyes and washes:
Processed using Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) approved inks and dyes, free from chlorine bleach, toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde and aromatic solvents.

Thread:
Sewn with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) approved organic cotton thread.

CARE + REPAIR

⋄ Cool gentle machine wash (30° or lower)
⋄ Line dry in shade
⋄ Do not soak or bleach
⋄ Medium iron on reverse
⋄ Low tumble dry

Every Kowtow piece is made to last. And with a little care, they’ll live even longer. To ensure longevity and minimise the impact on the environment, we recommend only washing your garment when necessary - air or steam to refresh between wears.

Repair Programme:
Every Kowtow garment comes with the promise of a free repair to extend the life of your clothes. This service is free for all minor repairs and accepts all Kowtow garments.

Cherished clothes deserve to last a lifetime, so please get in touch for advice on repairing a beloved garment.

SIZE + FIT

Elementary Dress: This style is designed for an oversized fit with a generous cut through the body.
⋄ We recommend taking your normal size to achieve an oversized look.
⋄ If you prefer a classic boxy fit, you can size down one size but note the collar may feel tighter.

Joana is wearing a Kowtow size XS

Joana's measurements:
Height: 177cm
Bust: 85cm
Waist: 69.5
Hips: 89.5

This Product's Measurements (cm):


These individual product measurements have been taken from the garment pattern. The bust, waist, waistband, hip & hem measurements have been doubled to show the full circumference.

How it’s measured:
01 - Bust   flat across the front of the garment, just below the underarm point, doubled.
02 - Waist   flat across natural waistline, doubled.
03 - Length  front shoulder neck point, to the hem.
04 - Sleeve Length  full length of the sleeve.

    Shipping + Returns

    New Zealand
    ⋄ Free within NZ on orders over $250
    ⋄ Flat rate $8 under $250, plus $6 for rural addresses

    Standard delivery times
    ⋄ 1-2 working days (Auckland)
    ⋄ 1-3 working days (rest of NZ)

    Australia
    ⋄ From $25NZD

    Rest of the World
    ⋄ Calculated at checkout

    See our Shipping Policy for details

    RETURNS

    If something isn't right, full-priced items can be returned within 14 days for exchange or store credit. Sale and flash sale items are final

    See our Returns Policy for details

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