World of Wearable Art

World of WearableArt (WOW) is an internationally recognised^[1] design competition, attracting entries from more than 40 countries each year.^[2] The competition features wearable art entries, which are judged on durability, the safety and comfort of the models, and the impact of the design on the stage.^[1] During the three weeks of the competition, around 60,000 people attend the event in Wellington.^[1]

Nelson, New Zealand hosted the World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum (WOW) devoted to wearable art and classic car.^[3] It opened in October 2001. The museum exhibits garments from the World of WearableArt Awards Show, along with a collection of around 140 classic cars.^[1] In 2019, Sarah Foster-Sproull, was the festival's choreographer.^[4]

The museum closed in May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand, but may reopen after a year to 18 months.^[5]

The World of WearableArt show for 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19 and was replaced by an exhibit in Wellington.^[6]

World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum[]

The Museum showcased two collections that "collide in a celebration of design, innovation and wonder". There are over 60 wearable art garments alongside more than 140 classic cars in total.^[3]

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c ^d Shaeffer, Claire B. (January 2020). "Out of This World Costumes". Threads Magazine (206): 34–39.
^ "About". World of WearableArt.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Museum". World of WearableArt.
^ "Sarah Foster-Sproull". The Center for Ballet and the Arts at NYU. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
^ Newman, Tim (22 May 2020). "World of WearableArt to slash two-thirds of workforce". Stuff.
^ "Covid-19: World of Wearable Art show becomes exhibit". RNZ. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2021.