Our Story

From a single sewing machine to our own workshop and brand store

About the Founder

The Story Behind the Brand

Photo of the founder

From Dream to Reality

WOWKIDS began with a simple parent's question: why is it so hard to find children's clothing where everything comes together at once — fabric quality, a well-thought-out cut, style and a fair price? The bright pieces rarely lasted, the well-made ones looked dull, and the beautiful ones were uncomfortable for a child.

In 2021, here in Astana, we decided to answer that question ourselves — and to build a Kazakhstani children's clothing brand we could be proud of in front of both children and their parents. Today WOWKIDS is a full-cycle in-house production: from the sketch and fabric sourcing to sewing in our own workshop and quality control of every batch. We dress children from their very first months to their teens — and we do it the way we would dress our own.

CEO Assel Yessymova
City Astana
Founded 2021
Our Journey

Key Milestones

April 2021
Where it started: one sewing machine, one serger, one room in an apartment
June 2021
Renting a spacious space and hiring the first team
October 7, 2021
Official registration of WOW KZ LLP
2021
Received a non-repayable grant under the “Business Roadmap 2025” program
January 2022
Entering international marketplaces: Wildberries (5 countries), Ozon, Kaspi.kz
2022
Taking part in the “Coca-Cola Belesteri” project and the EcobusinessLab/Chevron course
Mid-2022
Active participation in fashion shows and children's events
June 2023
Mentorship program by the Women's Entrepreneurship Development Center
2023-2024
Training in the eBay Central Asia Hub program to enter the US market and participation in CENTRAL ASIA CREATIVE INCUBATOR (USAID)
2024
Launch of our own sewing workshop in Astana — a full production cycle under the brand's control
2026
Opening of the first WOWKIDS brand store and launch of our own online store
Our Production

Our Collection

Rompers
Stylish, on-trend rompers for babies
Outfits
Children's outfits and sets for boys
Vests
Reversible oversized vests — our own unique design
Coats
Elegant coats for little princesses
Dresses
Everyday and occasion dresses
Uniforms
High-quality outerwear and school uniforms

Quality Is Our Priority

  • Industrial equipment combined with hand craftsmanship
  • Turkish cotton (up to 95%), plus fabrics from Poland, Korea and China
  • Every fabric and trim comes with a quality certificate
  • Organic cotton and muslin of natural origin
  • Thermoregulating materials for comfort in any season
  • In-house production with a professional team
  • Size range: 62cm-80cm (babies), 86cm-140cm (kids)
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The highest quality and attention to detail
Results

Our Numbers

2021
Founded
3000
+ Items per year
25
+ Models
5
+ Countries
Achievements

Recognition & Awards

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Grants
Receiving a non-repayable grant under the “Business Roadmap 2025” program
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International Expansion
Presence on marketplaces in five countries and entry into the US market
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Mentorship
Participation in the Women's Entrepreneurship Development Center mentorship program
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Innovation
Developing unique products, including reversible oversized vests