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Discover the World of WearableArt through our hub. Be inspired by breathtaking creations in this extraordinary fusion of art and fashion with profiles of past WOW designers, and stay updated with the latest news and updates for the annual WOW Show.

The Wise Athena, Lau Siu San and Cathy, Sin Wei Chow, Hong Kong, China

Lady Warrior, Rinaldy Yunardi, Indonesia

Wearable Art Archive

Delight in our wearable art archive, with images and stories of past finalist garments previously seen on the WOW stage.

2022 WOW Awards Show, Finale

Previous Years

Every WOW Show takes you to a new world. Discover the previous WOW spectacles.

Documental, Bethany Cordwell, Australia

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2024 World of WearableArt Supreme Award Winner Announced

The 2024 World of WearableArt (WOW) award winners have been announced tonight at Wellington’s TSB Arena, with the 2024 Supreme WOW Award going to designer Grace DuVal from the United States for her garment, Curves Ahead.

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Insights into Chiaki Shimizu's Incredible Wētā Workshop Internship

Ambition is passion: Kayla Christensen’s ambition story

The hardest part is just starting – but once you do, it’s amazing what you can learn and create.

Celebrating a scintillating worm with bite!

2024 Tall Poppy People’s Choice Award Winner

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2024 Tall Poppy People’s Choice Award

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Tickets now on sale for 2024 World of WearableArt™ Show: DREAM AWAKE

Boxes in the back of a car

Boxes in the back of a car

Designer Resource

Top tips on packing your garment before sending to NZ

Knight of Fire, Maria Tsopanaki & Dimitri Mavinis, United Kingdom, on the 2022 WOW Train

Knight of Fire, Maria Tsopanaki & Dimitri Mavinis, United Kingdom, on the 2022 WOW Train

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The WOW Train returns for 2024 with an extra journey added

model wears garment on wow stage

model wears garment on wow stage

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Sit up close to the action with Stageside

2022 WOW Show Finale

2022 WOW Show Finale

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WOW VIP Tables: A unique hosting experience

Designer Resource

WOW designer on why being passionate and exploring things pays off

How kiwi designer became an award-winner after "giving it a crack" one year

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First-time entrant describes the WOW design community as "whānau"

Costumes that explore body distortion, disguise and narration by WOW designer Juliet Dodson

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Meet the team: Leonie and Sam from the Wardrobe department

Sea Urchin Explosion, Jack Irving, United Kingdom

Sea Urchin Explosion, Jack Irving, United Kingdom

Introducing a New Award for the 2024 Competition

Sol Invictus, Grandy C, Canada

Sol Invictus, Grandy C, Canada

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Canadian designer speaks about their exhilarating journey to debut their awe-inspiring creation

Entries open for the 2024 WOW Competition

The Winner of the 2023 Stuff People's Choice Award Announced

Pictured L-R: Kiri Nathan, Sarah Smith, Meg Williams

Pictured L-R: Kiri Nathan, Sarah Smith, Meg Williams

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Kiri Nathan MNZM Joins the World of WearableArt Board

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Winners announced – Nelson designer takes out WOW Supreme Award for the second time

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The WOW team kitted out with Moke Apparel for 2023

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10 Reasons to Escape to the BEYOND in 2023

2023 WOW Show: BEYOND

2023 WOW Show: BEYOND

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Five out-of-this-world performers are headlining the WOW Show

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two women laughing

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Back by popular demand 30 under 30 returns for a limited time

Echoplex – Goddess of Reverb, Natalie Hutton, Australia

Echoplex – Goddess of Reverb, Natalie Hutton, Australia

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Finalists Announced in the 2023 World of WearableArt™ Competition

Dame Suzie Moncrieff

Dame Suzie Moncrieff

2023 Competition Judges Announced

model wears garment on WOW stage

model wears garment on WOW stage

A Family’s Creative Journey: Linton Trio Makes Waves at World of WearableArt Competition

WOW garment on a hill looking to the ocean

WOW garment on a hill looking to the ocean

Residency and internship opportunities for WOW designers

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three people sit at a table

Designer Resource

Animatronics, moulding and 3D printing: designers internship at Wētā Workshop

model wears WOW garment

model wears WOW garment

Exploring Space, Volume, and Texture: Kirsten Fletcher

Model wears garment on the WOW stage

Model wears garment on the WOW stage

55,000 Hand-cut Scales and Two WOW Award Titles Later: Designer Bethany Cordwell

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WOW delivers another significant economic boost to Wellington

Model in garment on stage

Model in garment on stage

Landscaper to Award-winning WOW Designer: Christopher Davis

Little Electric Dress (LED), Dinah Walker & Mark Walker, New Zealand

Little Electric Dress (LED), Dinah Walker & Mark Walker, New Zealand

Designer Resource

Electrical Guidelines for Designers

Oliver Cain and guest at the 2022 WOW Awards Ceremony

Oliver Cain and guest at the 2022 WOW Awards Ceremony

Progressive & Delightfully Subversive Creations by First-time Entrant Oliver Cain

Two women sitting in front of WOW sign on waterfront.

Two women sitting in front of WOW sign on waterfront.

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Change of Ownership Secures Sustainable Future for WOW

Model and Fifi Colston on WOW Award Ceremony stage

Model and Fifi Colston on WOW Award Ceremony stage

The Power & Beauty of Collaboration Behind the Garment Fera Dei

model wears garment on WOWstage

model wears garment on WOWstage

Behind the Design Eye See You Fluffy Kōwhai

model wears WOW garment

model wears WOW garment

Designer Resource

First time entering the WOW Competition

Model in garment standing next to designer, Kate MacKenzie

Model in garment standing next to designer, Kate MacKenzie

Q&A with the 2022 Supreme WOW Award Winner: Kate MacKenzie

Model on stage in a garment

Model on stage in a garment

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2022 Stuff People’s Choice Award Winner

Mother and childen walking with shopping bags

Mother and childen walking with shopping bags

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The WOW HUB + 2022 Merchandise

Map of the world

Map of the world

Introducing the 2022 Finalist Designers

Light display on the WOW stage

Light display on the WOW stage

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Creative Team 2022: Masterminds Behind the WOW Spectacular

garment shapped as a sea urchin

garment shapped as a sea urchin

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Which performance should I choose in 2022?

Two models in garments on the WOW Stage

Two models in garments on the WOW Stage

Behind the Design: Gemini The Twins

close up of person inside a garment

close up of person inside a garment

Behind the Design: Human Nature

Model wears garment on WOW stage

Model wears garment on WOW stage

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Rinaldy Yunardi: Fragility & Strength

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model wears garment

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2021 Creative Campaign: Woven In-tent

B. Åkerlund wears garment, The Stitch Witch

B. Åkerlund wears garment, The Stitch Witch

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An ‘Out of This World’ Photoshoot

2019 Finalist Designers Announced

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model wears garment

B. Åkerlund at the WOW Show in 2019

Model wears garment of airport runway.

Model wears garment of airport runway.

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Imagination Takes Flight

2019 Creative Campaign: Eye See You Fluffy Kōwhai

2019 Creative Campaign: Eye See You Fluffy Kōwhai

2019 Creative Campaign: Eye See You Fluffy Kōwhai

model wears WOW garment

model wears WOW garment

First ever two-time Supreme WOW Award Winners

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WOW x The Residency Experience

model wears WOW garment in front of tram

model wears WOW garment in front of tram

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WOW My Town

Designer Resource

A Guide to Photographing Your Garment

Mobile phone on tripod

Mobile phone on tripod

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How to video your garment for submitting your entry

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