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On one level, the World of WearableArt is the most lavish catwalk show in the world. On another level, it’s an art exhibition blown up to epic proportions. And on yet another level, it’s theatre at its finest; it’s as close as New Zealand gets to Broadway.
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Sam Brooks
The Spinoff

Six worlds, six themes

Each year there are six section themes for designers to be inspired by when entering the competition. This includes three recurring sections; Aotearoa, Avant-garde and Open, and an additional three sections which are unique to each annual competition.

Aotearoa

Aotearoa

Avant-garde

Avant-garde

Open

Open

Air

Air

Myths & Legends

Myths & Legends

Neon

Neon
Echoplex – Goddess of Reverb, Natalie Hutton, Australia Cube, Adam McAlaveyEchoplex – Goddess of Reverb, Natalie Hutton, Australia Cube, Adam McAlavey
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Supreme winner

Earthling

Gill Saunders

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New Zealand

Earthling is the third and final piece in a wearable art trilogy by Saunders and takes its inspiration from the rising popularity of adult colouring book. Promoting mindfulness in a “world under increasing stress”, Earthling celebrates earth’s natural wonders in a fun, vibrant, and beautifully crafted garment made from EVA foam, acrylic paint, and wire.

Earthling, Gill Saunders, New Zealand

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2023 Designers

This year's designers

Casting Crew

This year's crew

2023 section themes

Six worlds, six themes

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Open

Waste Mountain, Jessie Curry, London College of Fashion, United Kingdom

Aotearoa

Wellington 'The Skin I Am In', Katherine Bertram, New Zealand

Bizarre Bra

Mars & Beyond

Gold

2023 Award winners

International Design Award: United Kingdom & Europe

Winner

Metamorphosis

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United Kingdom

Juliet Dodson
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United Kingdom
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Wētā Workshop Emerging Designer Award

Winner

SAMURAI Girl

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Japan

Chiaki Shimizu
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Japan
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