• A woman modeling a short-sleeve top with a black and white grid pattern on the body and solid black shoulders and neckline, set against a plain light gray background.
  • Close-up side profile of a woman wearing a loose black and white checkered top with a solid black yoke collar, against a plain light gray background.
  • A model stands in a studio wearing a black and white micro-check short-sleeve top paired with black wide-leg trousers featuring white embroidered details on the lower legs, and black flat shoes.
  • A close-up of a model wearing a black and white checkered top with a solid black collar and button placket, set against a plain light gray background.
  • A woman wearing a black and white grid-patterned short-sleeve top with solid black shoulder yokes, photographed against a light gray studio background.
  • A model is shown from the back wearing a black and white checkered short-sleeve top with a solid black yoke, paired with black wide-leg trousers, against a plain white studio background.
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Canyon Top

$249
$249

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A woman modeling a short-sleeve top with a black and white grid pattern on the body and solid black shoulders and neckline, set against a plain light gray background.
  • A short-sleeve top with a solid black yoke and a black-and-white micro-check patterned body, displayed flat against a light gray background.
  • Close-up of a Kowtow garment showing a black collar with a white brand tag, a black button, and a black-and-white grid patterned fabric below.
Close-up side profile of a woman wearing a loose black and white checkered top with a solid black yoke collar, against a plain light gray background.

Woven. Western. Relaxed.

A boxy short sleeve top cut in an artisanal woven check inspired by the window panes of Derek Jarman’s Prospect Cottage. A contrast black poplin western yoke adds structure against soft volume, while dropped shoulders and gentle gathers create an easy, relaxed silhouette. Finished with a front nut button fastening for a considered touch.

An artful touch.

Designed in Aotearoa

Wear nature. not plastic.

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Easy returns and free exchanges.

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A model stands in a studio wearing a black and white micro-check short-sleeve top paired with black wide-leg trousers featuring white embroidered details on the lower legs, and black flat shoes. A close-up of a model wearing a black and white checkered top with a solid black collar and button placket, set against a plain light gray background. A woman wearing a black and white grid-patterned short-sleeve top with solid black shoulder yokes, photographed against a light gray studio background. A model is shown from the back wearing a black and white checkered short-sleeve top with a solid black yoke, paired with black wide-leg trousers, against a plain white studio background.
Size XS
  • A short-sleeve top with a solid black yoke and a black-and-white micro-check patterned body, displayed flat against a light gray background.
  • Close-up of a Kowtow garment showing a black collar with a white brand tag, a black button, and a black-and-white grid patterned fabric below.

  • Natural buttons

    All our materials are chosen to be at one with nature, and are validated by industry bodies as best-practice. We use natural buttons - responsibly sourced from agoya shell, mussel shell or corozo nut, helping to avoid using zips which can add waste and complexity to the circularity process.

  • We make with nature

    We a natural single fibre for every garment we make. Grown using non-genetically modified seeds, sans harmful chemicals. Fairtrade organic cotton is used throughout, from interlinings, wadding and labels to the thread that sews each piece together. Meaning it’s honest, organic, fully Fairtrade.

  • Renewable cotton

    Grown using non-genetically modified seeds, sans harmful chemicals. Meaning it’s honest, organic, fully Fairtrade. Small lots are planted alongside food crops to promote soil fertility, biodiversity, and feed local farming communities.

  • Wear Nature. Not Plastic.

    Since 2006, we’ve been on a journey to remove all plastic from our clothing. Pushing beyond industry norms to source, prototype and scale natural alternatives. Today, 100% of our clothing is plastic free.

  • Fairtrade from seed to garment

    Fairtrade certified since our inception in 2006, every part of our supply chain is traced from seed to garment. Independently audited and certified by the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation International (FLO), it ensures farmers are paid fairly, while working to improve sustainability, governance, inequality and community development in surrounding communities.

  • Conscious colour

    Our organic cotton is coloured using certified inks and dyes. Making it free from chlorine bleach, toxic heavy metals, formaldehyde and aromatic solvents. Retaining a natural fibre that’s breathable, durable and easy to care for.

  • Repurposed swing tags

    Made from card formed from a by-product of our fabric offcuts, and connected with organic cotton cord.

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