He is remembered by history for refusing to perform the kowtow—a ritual act of supplication—to the Chinese emperor on the grounds that it would be an acknowledgment of Britain’s inferior status.

Wellington-born, London-based Gosia Piatek has added a range of golden-toned sustainable bathers to her 11-year-old label, Kowtow. Words by Tatiana Farley· 27 Nov 2018 Sustainable fashion is slowly ...