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What is the entry criteria?

Judging:

  • Garments are judged on originality, creativity, innovation and construction.
  • All entries will be considered by the judges at the preliminary judging (July 2009) when entries will be selected for inclusion in the show. Entries are modelled.
  • Judges retain the right to move garments to different sections and recommend accessory additions and/or deletions.
  • The Judge's decision is final.
  • Judging is “blind” - the Judges are told the garments name and inspiration not the designer’s name.
  • An informal Judges talk will be held on 26 September 2009 at 11am Teh marae-Te Papa Museum. Entrants are invited to attend at no charge.

What are the entry construction requirements?

When designing your work remember it will be exhibited in a fully choreographed performance, therefore ensure:

  • Garment is of sound construction.
  • Hats are fitted and well balanced, strap under chin may be appropriate.
  • Electrical wiring is safe and simple to operate.
  • Garment is safe to wear with no sharp edges.
  • Garment is not excessively heavy.
  • Hot glue, staples, or tape are not relied on to hold materials together.
  • Lacing of garment must withstand quick changes (suggest elastic or velcro).

Please also ensure:

  • Your work is a total concept e.g. if entering a skirt, there must also be an accompanying top.
  • There is a fabric label on the inside of your entry (including accessories) which includes your name, address, section entered and the title of the garment. WOW® cannot take responsibility for unlabelled work.
  • That there is no use of advertising signage or company logos in your design.
  • No perishable materials are used.
  • Your entry does not require stilts.
  • All garments made for children are entered in the Children’s Section.

Are there any height/width restrictions?

  • Ensure your garment can safely negotiate 45 degree ramps to enter / exit the catwalk. No garments to be wider than 1 ½ metres at floor level.
  • No garments to exceed 3 metres in height or length.

What about size restrictions?

WOW® will supply all models for your garment. Limit of up to 3 models allowed per entry. It is really important that your garments are made to fit the following model sizes:

Female
Height 169cm - 176cm
Hips 87cm - 96cm
Waist 62cm - 67cm
Bust 86cm - 91cm
Male
Height 176cm - 182cm
Waist 86cm - 94cm
Chest 96cm - 102cm

Children
Sizes to fit children between 9 and 13 years.

Important Entry Information

Insurance: It is the designer’s responsibility to insure their property from the time of its dispatch through to its ultimate return.

Conditions of entry :

  • Entries that have been accepted in any other competition in New Zealand or have appeared in any media publications in New Zealand will not be accepted. The only exception to this rule is with tertiary students who have exhibited their garment as part of their curriculum. These students may be eligible but need to apply to WOW® in the first instance.
  • The garment has to be an original concept designed and created by the designer/s.

Entry Submission/ Return:

  • All packaging is the responsibility of the designer. New Zealand designers have freighting support from our freighting partner ‘Mainfreight’. Refer to the WOW Entry Kit or www.worldofwearableart.com for conditions. International designers please refer to the ‘International Insert’.
  • Ensure that your garment is packaged carefully and is easily transportable. Do not send in heavy packaging such as wooden boxes or old wardrobes.
  • Boxes must have a return address clearly marked. Please note your garment may not return in the same box, therefore please make sure we have clear documentation of your return address.
  • Photographs and relevant details on how the garment is to be worn and how to put it on MUST be included. Also include a list of the total number of pieces.
  • Entries not selected for the 2009 Awards will be delivered to you from our premises by 1 November 2009. WOW® will contact the designer to arrange this. Unselected works not returned by 31 December 2009 will become the property of WOW® Wardrobe Department.

Garment Retention
WOW® reserves the right to:

  • Retain garments for a period of 12 months following the Awards in activities that relate to the promotion of WOW®, World of WearableArt & Collectable Cars Museum and your entry.
  • Take photographs of garments and to publish these, with acknowledgment, wherever possible, in publications that relate to WOW®.
  • All film, broadcasting, internet and any related rights, which it may at its discretion, elect to use for publicity or any other purpose.
  • Have first option to purchase any entry for inclusion in the historic collection.

WOW® Ltd automatically retains ownership of the Supreme Winning garment, Section Winners and the Weta, Planet, International , First Time Entrant and WOW® Factor Awards.

Please send your garment to:

WOW Garment Entry, WOW Ltd
95 Quarantine Road
Nelson
New Zealand
Attn: Wardrobe
Ph: 03 547 0864

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