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New Arrivals

“Ten years ago, Ben Rami and I became best friends in New York. We spent days wandering the streets, lying in parks and sitting in bars talking about our dreams and business ideas.”


“In 2014, the idea for Kotn was born and a few months later we were shooting our first t-shirts in our bedroom in Brooklyn.”

Spring Essentials

“The three of us were the founders of Kotn but really there was another main character in the beginning of this story and that was Brooklyn.”

Kotn x Padmore & Barnes

With roots traced back to Egypt, Kotn and Padmore & Barnes share an origin story. From the first seed planted in Egypt, Kotn started with the smallholder cotton farmers we work with to this day. In Cairo’s Khan el-Khalili bazaar, not far from where the cotton for our collection is grown, the Desert Boot—this collaboration's storied style—was first discovered.

Kotn x Padmore & Barnes is an homage to that origin story—to the places and people that started it all.

Meet the limited-edition P404 in Day Market and Night Market, a collection of footwear that celebrates our abiding connection to Egypt and its palpable energy.




The History Behind the Desert Boot

Authentic Materials 

Souk-Inspired Colours

Kotn x Kids Worldwide

Maya wears the Kotn x KWW Love Collage Essential Sweatshirt

Maya porte le sweat Kotn x KWW Love Collage Essential

Juslin wears the Kotn x KWW Big Heart Essential Hoodie in Black

Juslin porte le sweat à capuche Kotn x KWW Big Heart Essential en noir

Maya wears the Kotn x KWW Little Flowers Essential Crew in White

Maya porte le Kotn x KWW Little Flowers Essential Crew en blanc

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Read On

The Kotn Icons

Agatha and Pax wear the Thermal Longsleeve and Anti-Fit Denim.

Agatha et Pax portent le Thermal Longsleeve et le Anti-Fit Denim.

Christian wears the  Essential Hoodie and The Fisherman Beanie. 

Christian porte l'Essential Hoodie et le Fisherman Beanie.

Jack wears the Fisherman Sweater, Essential Crew, Anti-Fit Denim (cropped) and the Crew Socks.

Jack porte le Fisherman Sweater, l'Essential Crew, l'Anti-Fit Denim (court) et les Crew Socks.

Maulee wears the Ribbed Cropped Tank and Ribbed Lounge Pant.

Maulee porte le débardeur court côtelé et le pantalon de détente côtelé.

Odessa wears the Rib High Neck Tank and Anti-Fit Denim. 

Odessa porte le débardeur côtelé à col montant et le denim anti-ajustement. 

Jack wears the Fisherman Sweater, and Crew Socks.

Jack porte le pull pêcheur et des chaussettes mi-mollet.

Franceline and Soul wear the Rib High Neck Tank and Anti-Fit Denim, with the Quilted Comforter.

Franceline et Soul portent le Rib High Neck Tank et Anti-Fit Denim, avec le Quilted Comforter.

Max wears the Crew Sweater and Anti-Fit Denim.

Max porte le Crew Sweater et le Anti-Fit Denim.

Julien wears the Fitted Turtleneck and the Fine Knit Wide Leg Pant.

Julien porte le col roulé ajusté et le pantalon large en tricot fin.

Vidal wears the Essential Crew and the Relaxed Pleated Trouser.

Vidal porte l'Essential Crew et le Relaxed Pleated Trouser.

Rachel wears the Box Crew (cropped) and the Anti-Fit Denim.

Rachel porte le Box Crew (court) et l'Anti-Fit Denim.

Christin wears the Relaxed Pleated Trouser and the High Neck Tank.

Christin porte le pantalon plissé décontracté et le débardeur à col haut.

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Gifts That Last

“My #1 go-to gift, the quilted comforters and throws are a substantial gift for someone special. These quilts are built to last and are the type of item I imagine being handed down through generations. We worked really hard to develop a quilt that was 100% cotton including the stuffing because everything we found on the market was stuffed with polyester. The way we achieved it was by filling the quilts with hundreds of tiny cotton cords, an ancient technique that gives the blankets weight, warmth and breathability.”

“All of our ceramics are hand made by artisans in an oasis in the desert of Egypt called Faiyum. When it comes to hand thrown and fired ceramics, teapots are very hard to achieve which makes these ones super special to me. I know how meticulous the artisans had to be and the number of failed attempts that probably happened in the process. The bud vase duo is also a great gift because vases are always useful, and at $50 it’s a unique gift for a friend or secret santa!”

“I recently bought one of these for a friend who loves to ski - it struck me as the perfect thing to throw on to have a drink by a fire after a long day on the slopes. It’s comfy and casual but the knit makes it a little more elevated than your standard fleece hoodie.”

“Scarves and hats are perfect for someone when you’re unsure of their size - pick the right colour and style and you’re good to go!”

“I think this is a particularly good gift for a guy in your life who may not have graduated to grown up sheets yet. Plain white is actually my favourite because the clean, soft, crisp Egyptian Cotton makes it feel like you're getting into bed at a luxury hotel every night.”

“These notebooks are handbound and stamped in Cairo by a famous local bookbinder. Each book is meticulously assembled by hand, stretching the leather cover, sewing the interior pages together and stamping the logo with gold foil and traditional letterpress tools. The whole process to create one book can take up to 10 hours! This isn’t just a notebook, it’s a real keepsake with a special story behind it.”

“A more worldly take on your classic striped pjs, this pattern is inspired by an ancient Algerian textile found at the British Museum. This set will elevate any weekend for someone who loves slow mornings with lots of coffee and reading. Also makes you look cool to your neighbours when you’re taking the garbage out or grabbing your mail in the morning.”

“The ultimate stocking stuffer. You really can’t go wrong with the Kotn socks. With new colours and prints this year, these are an exciting addition to any stocking. The plush, thick crew socks are the only thing you’ll want to wear in your boots this season.”

“I’ll be getting my brother in-law the reverse fleece overshirt this season. Working in a hospital, I know he always gets cold and this is a great, comfortable item that can be thrown on when you need an extra layer.”

“I don’t know why a great sweater feels like a perfect Christmas present but it just does. 

 are imbued with meaning from the traditional Aran knit patterns which symbolize things like luck, success and love. 

 is the coziest thing around and is even bump friendly if someone in your life is expecting.”

“The wool blankets are a good neutral gift that works for everyone. A work colleague, teacher, neighbour or housekeeper would all love this soft warm throw blanket made of 100% merino wool.”

“A Kotn classic you really can’t go wrong with a sweatsuit. I added the Umber sweatsuit to my collection this season and this unique but still wearable colour makes it feel a little more interesting than your basic black. On cold winter days, I look forward to getting home from work and immediately dressing in head to toe Kotn sweats.”

Lookbook: Fall 2022

Fall 2022 Lookbook

The Fall 2022 Collection

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