World of Wearable Art
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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 cars.[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 Gala show for 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19 and was replaced by an exhibit in Wellington.[6] It returned in 2022.[7]
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]
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References
- ^ a b c d Shaeffer, Claire B. (January 2020). "Out of This World Costumes". Threads Magazine (206): 34–39.
- ^ "About". World of WearableArt.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Seng, Sopheak (30 September 2022). "Jacinda Ardern makes surprise appearance at World of Wearable Art Awards 2022". Lucire. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
External links
Media related to World of WearableArt at Wikimedia Commons- Media related to Nelson Classic Car Collection at Wikimedia Commons
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