Martha Jeffries: Reconnecting People to the Planet

Wellington filmmaker Martha Jeffries has spent her career moving from sounding the alarm on climate change to spotlighting the solutions and the people behind them. Her work invites us to see ourselves not as separate from nature, but deeply intertwined with it. Her latest series, Dynamic Planet, was filmed over three years across all seven continents. It follows the extraordinary humans and animals living on the frontlines of climate change, revealing how science, nature and indigenous knowledge can help shape a more resilient future. To mark Earth Day, we spoke to Martha about standing up for change, the power of storytelling, and what gives her hope.

Kowtow Loves #06

Andrea Cheong is a sustainable fashion educator, author and digital creator best known for her Mindful Monday Method, which helps consumers make informed, ethical and long-lasting fashion choices. The latest season of her podcast, Fashion our Future featured an interview with our founder, Gosia and we wanted to know more from Andrea about her relationship to her wardrobe and her work in educating others on how they can make more conscious choices when it comes to fashion.

Repair Workshop with Rachel Rutt

In February we celebrated the launch of The Collective in Sydney with a mending workshop, hosted by Rachel Rutt. Hosted at the beautiful Maido, our local community gathered to learn the art of Sashiko, a Japanese mending technique.

A Conversation with Grace Forrest

Grace Forrest is a human rights activist and co-founder of Walk Free, an international human rights organization working to eradicate modern slavery. Through Walk Free, Grace Forrest has played a pivotal role in raising awareness about modern slavery, forced labor, and human trafficking. Here, she helps break down what modern slavery really means, how it affects people and why legislation is the only way forward to make significant change.

Kowtow Loves #05

Nadia Reid is a musician, originally from Port Chalmers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Nadia has been a friend of ours for a long time. Her reflective lyrics and dreamy soundscapes often soar through the Kowtow stores. Now living in Manchester, with a new album due to be released early next year, she’s returning to our shores to tour across New Zealand and Australia. We spoke to Nadia in anticipation of her first show back home.

Kowtow & Nonna's Grocer

We are proud to release our new collaboration with our friends Nonna’s Grocer. Nonna’s Grocer craft artisan candles that celebrate home and heritage. Each candle is handmade in Australia, using quality craftsmanship to create products that surprise, delight and tell a story.  Founded by designer Madeleine Hoy and joined shortly after by her sister Isabel, Nonna’s Grocer is family-inspired and family-run.

Kowtow Loves #04

Beci Orpin is a Melbourne-based designer, illustrator, maker and a long time friend of Kowtow. Her exciting use of colour, shape and the eternal optimism shown in her art delights us. Beci’s book ‘Book of Girls’ sits proudly on the bookshelf at the Kowtow workroom. 

Kowtow Loves #03

Elfy Scott is a Sydney based journalist, best known for her work on politics, social issues and mental health advocacy. A true example of using your platform for good, Elfy reflects what it is to be a journalist in the modern media landscape.

Kowtow Loves #02

Loneliness is a shared experience that often goes overlooked. After experiencing this herself, Sophie McIntyre founded Club Sup - a supper club for people to make authentic and lasting connections across Melbourne and Sydney. The idea of shared connection through food, music, literature and art is something we often discuss at the Kowtow Workroom and Sophie’s approach to fostering community and connections is one we admire. We spoke to Sophie about the inception of Club Sup, her experience at these events and the most worn piece in her wardrobe.

Two Raw Sisters in Kowtow

When Margo and Rosa, also known as Two Raw Sisters asked us to dress them for their new book, it was a no brainer. Two Raw Sisters is a plant-forward company that puts good ingredients first, sharing effortless recipes that nourish. Having followed their journey, we knew the love they had for the clothes we make, and knew collaborating would be special.

Regenerative Farming with our Fairtrade Farmers

We believe organic, natural fibres are the answer to fashion’s climate crisis. How? Using regenerative agriculture practices to produce the natural fibres that make up our clothes.

Kowtow & Fairtrade: An Eighteen Year Partnership

When Gosia founded Kowtow in 2006, she knew she wanted to make clothing made from organic cotton that was Fairtrade certified. After learning about the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation (FLO) she was certain this was the path Kowtow should take to entirely understand the cotton supply chain and look after the growers who are traditionally the least looked after and taken advantage of in any commodity.

Lucianne Tonti on Regenerative Agriculture and Natural Fibres

Lucianne Tonti is a sustainable fashion journalist who we were happily introduced to last year via her book, Sundressed. We spoke to Lucianne to break down what regenerative agriculture really means, the benefit of wearing natural fibres and her approach to getting dressed.

Kowtow Loves #01

Cafe Freda’s is a neighbourhood eatery in Sydney that believes in culture, community, music, good time fun and kindness. Founded by Dave Abram with wife, Creative Director and artist Carla Uriarte, it’s a hub filled with colour and intrigue. Carla’s art is full of bold colours, a delight to the Kowtow team. We spoke with Carla and Dave about their work, their community and their relationship to getting dressed.

Kowtow & Nature Baby

Introducing Lara with baby Sascha and Ella with baby Marion. Learn from these two 4th trimester Mums about their experiences of this beautiful time.

Kowtow & Our Relationship With Clothes

Fashion Revolution Week asks us to consider what we wear, who makes our clothes and why transparency and accountability are paramount in the fashion industry. This year we wanted to spotlight a member of the Kowtow community who we think is revolutionary in the way they document and see fashion.