Wearable Arts
A DigitalNZ Story by National Library of New Zealand Topics
First held in Nelson in 1987, the World of WearableArt (WOW) in Wellington has become an international awards show. Be inspired by the themes, materials, and the design of garments as expressive forms of art. Also see other artwear that communicates social and cultural identities. SCIS no.1809116
Dragon fish wearable artwork
Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage
New Zealand WearableArt awards
Performers of the Intrepid Ice TV head to Nelson to meet the creators of the Montana New Zealand Art Awards before hosting the show.
NZ On Screen
2007 Montana World of WearableArt awards
This TVNZ production showcases the fashion, performance, and theatre that is the Montana World of Wearable Art Awards.
NZ On Screen
Photographs of people gathered in Parliament Grounds, Wellington, for the 2006 World of WearableArt street parade.
Photographs of World of Wearable Art parade, Wellington
Alexander Turnbull Library
Ensemble
Dual Outlook was created from nylon line, copper wire, and copper-plated polyester for the 1997 Smokefree Fashion Awards.
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Behind the scenes with the garments, dressers, and models of the 2010 World of WearableArts show.
WOW
Radio New Zealand
A Tamate dance mask, attached hood, and plaited skirt
Tamate dance mask, hood, skirt, and suit made of plaited fibres. Worn in Melanesia, the masks are a visual representation of a spiritual being.
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
How to make a wearable art design
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Textiles and fashion design sketchbooks – 20 inspirational examples
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Wearable art - Te Papa and beyond
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WOW: World of WearableArt
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World of WearableArts
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Ag art wear
Wearable art competition with a rural twist, Ag Art Wear is a popular event at Fieldays with garments made from recyclied farm yard junk.
Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Rugby Sevens costumes
Photograph of people in costume going to the Wellington Sevens rugby tournament on 4 February 2011.
Alexander Turnbull Library
Recycled trash fashion show, Kaikoura
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John Key
Alexander Turnbull Library
Kiribati warrior costume
Alexander Turnbull Library
Pupil wearable-art winner
Each of the 460 pupils had made one of the garment’s squares.
Upper Hutt City Library
Children model their creations at Kidsfest Wearable Arts held at Fendalton Library.
Kidsfest Wearable Arts at Fendalton 29
Christchurch City Libraries
Wearable arts parade
Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Wearable art, Papakura, 1996
Auckland Libraries
New Zealand Artists
DigitalNZ
New Zealand Music
DigitalNZ
Forms of Writing
DigitalNZ
Speech and Drama
DigitalNZ
Prepare for and create wearable art - NZQA
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Australian Wearable Arts Festival
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Wearable Art lesson
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Flash Trash!
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An example of early 20th century wearable costume art showing a woman waring advertising paraphernalia taken circa 1915-1922.
Woman advertising Osram light bulbs
Alexander Turnbull Library
Dame Suzie Moncrieff
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At home with Suzie Moncrieff
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WearableArt on Youtube
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Wearable art awards
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Wearable Art – Cultural Festival
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Supreme WOW Award Winners
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Student's digitally printed creation blooms on stage at WoW
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Students’ conservation dresses on display
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Flash Trash! Flash Trash!
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WearableArts shifts to Wellington, 2005
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Eye on Nature Wearable Arts 2020
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WOW – NZs World of WearableArts
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A brief history of World of WearableArt
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World of WearableArt (WOW) awards show moments
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