Annual Events - World of WearableArt

Firebird, by Susan Holmes

The 2012 World of WearableArt season is 27 September - 7 October 2012.

Once described as "Mardi Gras meets Haute Couture at a Peter Gabriel concert directed by Salvador Dali," World of WearableArt twists conventional perceptions of art and fashion.

Unique works of art are designed for the moving body and individually choreographed into a two-hour theatrical show. Each year's performance is original and contains elements of music, dance, lighting, drama and comedy.

The show selects around 180 garment entries, including over 60 from international designers, and each two-hour performance celebrates them through a montage of colour, movement and art.

World of WearableArt website

Get Set Create

Watch World of WearableArt (WOW) designers display their skills with limited materials while competing against the clock in this free event.

Get Set Create

History

First held in 1987, the World of WearableArt began as a promotion for a rural art gallery in Nelson. Growing in appeal each year, both locally and internationally, the show moved to Wellington in 2005 and now attracts an audience of 30,000 people per season.

More Information

Lauren Fantham
Manager, City Events

Department Details:
Recreation and Events