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2019 World of WearableArt Awards
BRIEF
Entries to the 2019 World of WearableArt Awards Competition have now closed!
Keep an eye on this page for information about the 2020 Competition later this year.
About WOW
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.
For three weeks every year, WOW showcases the best of these creations in a spectacular show that takes over New Zealand’s vibrant capital city of Wellington in an explosion of creativity. This year 60,000 people will see the show.
SCHEDULE
DATE
DEADLINE
Saturday 29 September
Entries open online for 2019 Competition
Friday 29 March
Step 1: Intention to Enter closes
Step 2: Preselection closes for ALL International entrants
Friday 5 April
International Preselection results go out
Monday 13 May
Step 2: Preselection closes for New Zealand first-time entrants
Thursday 16 May
New Zealand Preselection results go out
Tuesday 18 June
Step 3: Complete & Submit Entry closes
Entries due in Nelson, New Zealand by 5.00pm (NZST)
Friday 5 – Saturday 7 July
First Judging takes place
Friday 19 July
Judging results go out
Sunday 1 September
Second Judging
Monday 23 September
Final Judging
Friday 27 September
2019 Awards announced
AWARDS
SUPREME WOW AWARD
The most prestigious Award of all; given to the entry that the judges consider to be the most exceptional overall.
Winner receives: NZD30,000
Runner-up receives: NZD15,000
Loops, Yogesh Chaudhary & Manas Barve, India
2010 Supreme WOW Award Winner
DAME SUZIE MONCRIEFF AWARD
Chosen by WOW Founder, Dame Suzie Moncrieff, as the garment that epitomises the WOW spirit.
Winner receives: NZD6,000
222 Buckle Belts, Annina Gull, Switzerland
2017 Dame Suzie Moncrieff Award Winner
SECTION PRIZES
Aotearoa, Avant-garde, Open, Mythology, Transform, White:
First Prize receives: NZD6,000
Second Prize receives: NZD3,000
Third Prize receives: NZD1,500
Deadly Beauty, Zhang Xi, Donghua University, China
2015 Avant-garde Section Winner
FIRST-TIME ENTRANT AWARD
This award recognises the creativity and originality of an entry submitted by a first-time entrant.
Winner receives: NZD5,000
Bling Warrior, Ali Khan & Frida Khan, Qatar
2014 First-time Entrant Award Winner
STUDENT INNOVATION AWARD
This award recognises an entry submitted by a current tertiary student or recent graduate.
Winner receives: NZD5,000
Kaleidoscope, Tess Tavener Hanks, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
2015 Student Innovation Award Winner
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY AWARD
This award recognises a designer that explores and applies the most original and innovative technology to the construction and/or function of their wearable art garment.
Winner receives: NZD5,000
The Piper of the Lights, Chris Wilson & Gary Wilson, New Zealand
2015 Wearable Technology Award Runner Up
SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
This award recognises a designer who demonstrates inventive use of recycled materials in their garment. At least 85% of the garment must be made from recycled materials.
Winner receives: NZD5,000
Itchy Stitch, Christopher Davis, New Zealand
2011 Sustainability Award Winner
NEW ZEALAND DESIGN AWARD
Acknowledging the creativity and excellence of New Zealand designers.
Winner receives: NZD5,000
Voyage to Revolution, Carolyn Gibson, New Zealand
2016 New Zealand Design Award Winner
INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
Acknowledging the creativity and excellence of international designers, a prize of NZD5,000 is awarded to the best international design from each of the following regions:
United Kingdom & Europe
Americas
Asia
Australia & Pacific
In addition, an Overall International Winner is selected and receives NZD6,000 plus a travel prize of up to NZD4,000.
The Stitch Witch, Sarah Seahorse & Luna Aquatica, Victoria University, Australia
2015 International Award: Australia & South Pacific Winner
FEES
FREE
JURY
To be announced
WEBSITE
https://www.worldofwearableart.com/competition/
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