Author Dress
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Current color: Violet check
Playful. Structured. Easy.
A knee-length A-line dress in Violet Check, bringing together the bold colours of the season. A square neckline and wide straps frame the bodice, shaped through soft pleats and side bust darts for subtle definition. The pleating releases into a gently flared skirt, finished with inseam pockets for everyday ease.
Wear simply. Stand out.
Wear nature. not plastic.
Free express shipping over $300 USD
Relove Condition
Details and Care
Fabric
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.
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.
Care
Storage
Our garments are built to endure, becoming timeless staples in your wardrobe for years to come.
Kowtow Repair
Kowtow Repair can help extend the life of your garments.
A trusted network of local repairers throughout New Zealand and Australia will help rewind your item’s wear and tear. If yours needs mending, bring it in-store for assessment or submit a repair through your Collective account.If you’d like to do it yourself, we have tutorials to help mend your Kowtow pieces at home.
RESULTS
We’ve repaired over 2200 garments since 2018
Size & Fit
XSSize guide
RELAXED SIZE GUIDE
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
| KOWTOW | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Bust | 89 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 114 | 119 |
| Waist | 88.6 | 93.6 | 98.6 | 103.6 | 108.6 | 113.6 | 118.6 |
| Hem | 229 | 234 | 239 | 244 | 249 | 254 | 259 |
| Length | 108.4 | 109.7 | 111 | 112.3 | 113.6 | 114.9 | 116.2 |
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Bust
Measured flat across the front of the garment, taken just below the underarm point. This figure has then been doubled to get the full bust measurement.
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Waist
Measured flat across the garment, taken at the natural waistline. This figure has then been doubled to get the full waist measurement.
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Length
Measured from the front shoulder neck point to hem.
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Hem
Measured flat across the bottom hem of the garment. This figure has been doubled to get the full hem measurement.
Still need help?
Our customer care team is available from Monday to Friday to help with any sizing queries.
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Shipping & Returns
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Free DHL Express shipping on orders above $300 USD.
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Standard Shipping Fee applies to any order under $300 USD. Order shipped with DHL Express.
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Full priced items may be returned for a refund, store credit or exchange within 14 days of your order dispatch date. Sale items (unless marked as final sale) may be returned for a store credit, or exchange. For more information on returning an order see our return policy below. Please note all returns must be shipped back to our Australian warehouse at the customers cost.
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Designed in Aotearoa | New Zealand
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
