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Wearable Arts

First held in Nelson in 1987, the World of WearableArt (WOW) in Wellington has become an international awards show. Be inspired by the themes, materials, and the design of garments as expressive forms of art. Also see other artwear that communicates social and cultural identities. SCIS no.1809116

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Wearable art awards

Wearable art awards

Step into a world where art and the human form combine; where he body as a canvas.

World of Wearable Art awards

World of WearableArt awards

Stories of ingenuity and endurance from Christchurch competitors in this year's World of Wearable Art Awards.

Dragonfish wearable artwork

Dragon fish wearable artwork

In the 1996 Wearabl eArt awards, Dragon Fish, designed by Susan Holmes of Auckland, won both the silk section and the supreme award.

Montana New Zealand Wearable Art awards

New Zealand WearableArt awards

Performers of the Intrepid Ice TV head to Nelson to meet the creators of the Montana New Zealand Art Awards before hosting the show.

2007 Montana World of Wearable Art awards

2007 Montana World of WearableArt awards

This TVNZ production showcases the fashion, performance, and theatre that is the Montana World of Wearable Art Awards.

Nelson wearable arts festival

Nelson wearable arts festival

This photograph, from the Montana World of Wearable Art Awards 2001, shows a ‘Futuristic circus.’

Wearable art parade, Wellington

Wearable art parade, Wellington

Photographs of people gathered in Parliament Grounds, Wellington, for the 2006 World of WearableArt street parade.

Dual Outlook was created from nylon line, copper wire, and copper-plated polyester for the 1997 Smokefree Fashion Awards.

A selection of New Zealand images relating to wearable arts.

First wearable arts show, 1987

The World of Wearable Arts (WOW) first started off in Nelson in 1987.

Behind the scenes with the garments, dressers, and models of the 2010 World of WearableArts show.

A costume made of shell, cloth, coconut husk, and fibre.

A Tamate dance mask, attached hood, and plaited skirt

Tamate dance mask, hood, skirt, and suit made of plaited fibres. Worn in Melanesia, the masks are a visual representation of a spiritual being.

How to make a wearable art design

Pointers on how to make an award winning wearable artwork.

Textiles and fashion design sketchbooks – 20 inspirational examples

This article contains outstanding textile and fashion design sketchbooks to inspire high school Art and Design students.

Wearable art - Te Papa and beyond

Year 13 Fashion and Textiles Technology students developed wearable art to display in the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa.

WOW: World of WearableArt

“This is the official World of Wearable Arts website. Includes photos and videos of past winners, designer profiles, a designer blog, and information behind the design section.”

World of WearableArts

World of WearableArt in New Zealand. Some of the 2010 Winning entries and the stories behind them.

Sculptural fashion

Presents worldwide examples of sculptural fashion.

Presents a page of links to a wide range of sites about costume and fashion.

Images of past World of WearableArt (WOW) winners”.

 Wearable art competition with a rural twist, Ag Art Wear is a popular event at Fieldays with garments made from recyclied farm yard junk.

Rugby Sevens costumes,

Rugby Sevens costumes

 Photograph of people in costume going to the Wellington Sevens rugby tournament on 4 February 2011.

Recycled trash fashion show, Kaikoura

This community event began in 1999 and takes place every two years.

Shows John Key dressed in a costume at the WOW World of Wearable Arts Awards. It is announced "... and now, the winner of our Political section... 'Teflon John,' wearing his anti-flammary and alleg...

Economy. 28 September 2009

Economy. 28 September 2009

The cartoon shows a participant in either the 'Wearable Arts' show or 'NZ Fashion Week.'

Samoan warrior costume

Kiribati warrior costume

Shows two men with a Samoan warrior costume and weapon.

Wearable Art with Siliga David Setoga

Wearable Art with Siliga David Setoga

Siliga David Setoga's clever t-shirt designs successfully raise questions around identity, politics, religion and social issues.

Pupil wearable-art winner

Pupil wearable-art winner

Each of the 460 pupils had made one of the garment’s squares.

Kidsfest Wearable Arts at Fendalton 29

Kidsfest Wearable Arts at Fendalton 29

Children model their creations at Kidsfest Wearable Arts held at Fendalton Library.

Wearable arts parade

Wearable arts parade

Participants dressed as nīkau palms parade along Lambton Quay in 2006, when the Montana World of WearableArt awards were staged in Wellington for the first time.

Wearable art, Papakura, 1996.

Wearable art, Papakura, 1996.

"Move over Gucci, goodbye Dior, and on yer bike Klein - Rosehill Intermediate pupils are claiming the designer's turf. During the past few weeks, students put together a Wearable Arts Extravaganza ...

Prepare for and create wearable art - NZQA

People credited with this unit standard are able to develop a design for an item of wearable art.

Australian Wearable Arts Festival

Explore the costume and fashion designers, seamstresses, sculptors and themes that make up Australia's wearable art scene.

Wearable Art lesson

Students make their own wearable art accessory based on their local culture and environment.

In this unit students create and design artworks from recycled junk for a “Wearable Arts” performance at school.

Woman, on roller skates, advertising Osram light bulbs.

Woman, on roller skates, advertising Osram light bulbs.

An example of early 20th century wearable costume art showing a woman waring advertising paraphernalia taken circa 1915-1922.

Dame Suzie Moncrieff

The unquenchable passion of the creator of the World of Wearbalearts show.

At home with Suzie Moncrieff

What's life and home like for the creator of WearableArt?

Find more information about wearable art on EPIC. Recommended databases: Australia New Zealand Reference Centre Plus.

WearableArt on Youtube

A selection of videos on You Tube featuring stunning WearableArt show moments and extraordinary garments.

Wearable art awards

Step into a world where art and the human form combine; where dance, music and lighting highlight the story of the body as a canvas.

Wearable Art – Cultural Festival

View Chisnallwood Intermediate’s amazing costumes presented at Christchurch Schools’ Cultural Festival in 2020.

Supreme WOW Award Winners

Images and videos of each of the Supreme Award winners since 1987, together with details on the inspiration, materials and judges’ comments.

Student's digitally printed creation blooms on stage at WoW

Among the entries of the World of WearableArt (WoW) 2019 was fourth-year fashion student Anna Baines' incredible Bloom design.

Students’ conservation dresses on display

Year 13 students designed wearable art that reflect conservation values for a Materials Technology project.

Flash Trash! Flash Trash!

Teaching notes for creating artworks from recycled materials for a “Wearable Arts” performance (Level 1 Visual Arts and Dance).

WearableArts shifts to Wellington, 2005

Watch a clip from the first WOW Awards Show in Wellington after shifting from Dunedin.

Eye on Nature Wearable Arts 2020

Auckland school students share their stunning costumes that reflect an eco-friendly environmental theme.

WOW or World of WearableArt is now a highlight of Wellington’s cultural entertainment scene.

WOW – NZs World of WearableArts

The World of WearableArts - is a New Zealand art and theatrical extravaganza.

A brief history of World of WearableArt

Gives a brief history of WOW.

World of WearableArt (WOW) awards show moments

These videos explore the various themes, art, design, costumes and winners of the World of WearableArt extravaganza.

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