WOW - World of WearableArt

Welcome to the World of WearableArt Media Hub

World of WearableArt (WOW) is a unique combination of the world’s largest wearable art competition and a spectacular stage show held in Wellington, New Zealand. WOW attracts cutting-edge talent from across the globe, from the garment designers to the show’s dancers, aerialists, musicians and performers and the creative team which spends 18 months bringing each bespoke WOW Awards Season together. 

World of WearableArt Awards Show is New Zealand’s largest theatrical production and is a not-to-be-missed event for around 60,000 people each year as well as a coveted competition for international designers working at the cutting edge of fashion, art, design and costume, alongside students and first-time entrants.

Previous WOW Awards Shows

To find out more information regarding previous Awards Shows, please select a year from below:

WOW 2022	WOW 2019	WOW 2018

World of WearableArt Awards Competition

The World of WearableArt (WOW) Awards Competition is an internationally renowned design competition that attracts entries from over 40 countries each year. Anything that is wearable art can find a place on the stage, as long as it is original, innovative and well executed.

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