What premium actually means, by the person who created it
Mott & Bow was built out of frustration, and perfected through obsession
Discover what makes us differentthe brand
"I grew up in a family that had a denim manufacturing facility, and every summer I used to work there. I saw the ins and outs of the industry. As I grew up, I appreciated premium clothing, I just hated overpaying for it, and I knew I could deliver a premium product at an affordable price.
The goal of the brand is to create products that people reach for every single day."
Honesty
Alejandro grew up inside a denim factory. He knew the fabrics, the costs, the margins, and exactly where the industry was overcharging you. Mott & Bow exists because someone with that knowledge decided to do something about it.
But Better
We design fewer products on purpose. Every piece has to earn its place. We obsess over every detail, from the way a fabric is dyed to the way a seam sits. You may not spot them, but you'll feel the difference the moment you put our clothes on—and that's a Mott & Bow guarantee.
Become Yours
You know that first tee you grab from a fresh load of laundry? The jeans you reach for without thinking? That's what we're building toward. Not clothes that impress you once, but those that become your favorite.
I've always loved expensive things, but I hated paying for them. So I set out to create the premium products I loved, at a fairer price."
Designing is easy. You can sketch and sketch and sketch, make the products, throw them out there, and see what the customer might vote for. But when you're an item-focused, premium quality-focused brand, it takes a really long time to get to the premium product."
We're actively trying to design less items in the collection, because we want to focus on very few products that we can really excel at and make a difference. The pieces we put out there, we want them to be a favorite in the consumer's closet"
— ALEJANDRO
Marcy
"One consumer wrote something like 'as soft as baby's cheeks', and that's right."
- ALEJANDRO"The fabric is so beautiful. It's a cotton-modal blend. The cotton gives a really beautiful weight to it, and the modal gives it a beautiful drape that doesn't cling. The fit itself has a little bit of a nip at the waistline, so it gives you a gorgeous, curvier fit. It's very nice and soft, and feels like you're not wearing a tee: that's the beauty of the Marcy."
- MARITASKIN TEE
“One of our most fitted tees, it’s perfect for layering, feels very good on your body, is very soft, and has amazing stretch so it kinda molds into your body. It’s similar to what the skinny jeans do, they enhance your beautiful shape by molding to your body.”
- MARITA
Deep V-neck
“This is a very feminine, sexy t-shirt. It’s the perfect length to throw on with high-rise denim without having to fuss about how to wear it. And because it's an easier, boxier fit, it's just really comfortable to wear.
I purposefully made it lower in terms of the neck drop, because there's always a time and a moment when you want to look a little sexier—even if you're just going out with your girlfriends, it doesn't have to be for a date.
The fabric is really comfy and beautiful. It’s soft, drapes really well, and it's not stiff at all. It is one of my favorite t-shirts in the collection right now.”
Cotton Crew Tee
“I mean, the name itself says it—it’s that perfect tee that no matter how you’re feeling or what you’re wearing as bottoms, you can just throw on and look good in. Honestly, it’s my go-to for those days when I just don’t know what to wear. You always want to have a t-shirt in your closet that’s a no-brainer, the one you don’t need to fuss about how to style or how it fits, and this is exactly that.
It’s a classic crew neck that’s not overly oversized, and not too fitted. It’s that easy, throw-it-on T-shirt. I love wearing it with shorts in the summertime, and it’s perfect for layering under jackets.
The fabric is so amazing because you can dress it up or dress it down. I want every piece in my closet to work in different ways, and this tee does that. It gives you options: I can throw it on with leggings and sneakers to go out on a Saturday morning or meet a friend for coffee, or, I can wear the same t-shirt with wide-leg jeans, put on my dressier, cool sneakers, throw a leather jacket over it, and I’m going out for drinks in town.
That’s what I love about this T-shirt. It’s so versatile and it works for almost anything, any occasion. Obviously not a white-tablecloth dinner, but for everyday life and everything you do throughout the week, it’s perfect.”
Rib Henley Tee
“To me, this t-shirt is one of those pieces that goes beyond a basic long-sleeve tee, because it has design details that really matter. You can obviously close all the buttons and keep it very discreet, or open them up and look very, very sexy.
I love a t-shirt like this paired with chinos, sneakers and sunnies for that downtown, cool girl vibe. Think about Carolyn Bessette in the 90s and visualize that effortlessly cool look she always had when she was out in town.
Even though it's a long sleeve, you can wear it all year round. It’s very versatile. Pair it with joggers, leggings, white denim, there are so many ways to style it.
It’s a quintessential casual t-shirt and a great piece to have in your closet.”