Entry Information

Competition Process

Here we give you a bird's-eye view of the journey, as you enter as a WOW designer.

This Is the Pyrocene, R. R. Pascoe, Australia

Section Themes

Each year there are six worlds or section themes for designers to be inspired by when entering the competition.

Sanctuary Given, Cushla O’Connell, New Zealand

Key Dates & Deadlines

Dates and deadlines may vary slightly each year. Make sure you have the latest and up to date deadlines in your diary.

Awards & Prizes

The World of WearableArt Awards offer over NZ$200,000 in prize value. Learn about the wide range of prizes and awards that you can apply for.

Competition Rules

All competitions have rules to ensure fairness and a smooth process. On this page we break them down so you can easily understand exactly what you need to know.

Life Pulse (Biological Micro-universe), Galina Mihaleva, Singapore

Creating your Garment

WOW is about taking art and adorning the body. This useful guide will help you with what you need to know before you get started.

Preparing your Garment

Once you have completed your incredible work of art, there are a few extra things you need to do.

Deadly Beauty, Zhang Xi, Donghua University, China

Sending your Garment

Everything you need to know about freighting your garment to Nelson, New Zealand.

Madame Paon Doré, Veritée Hill, United States

Judging

Meet our judges and find out more about the judging process.

Kaleidoscope, Tess Tavener Hanks, Australia

Designer Resources

Find a library of resources including useful blogs and videos, tips, and advice from the WOW team on garment photography, guidelines for electrics, packing your garment, and more.