Open until Feb 25Award · World of WearableArt (WOW)
World of WearableArt Competition 2027
- Textiles
An international design competition for wearable art that ends in the WOW Show, a staged production in Wellington. Finalist garments appear in the 2027 show, and awards worth more than NZ$200,000 include the Supreme WOW Award. Sections for 2027 include Aotearoa, Avant-garde, Open and Black White.
- Deadline
- Feb 25
- Dates
- Sep 16 – Oct 3
- Where
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Entry
- Free
- Who can apply
- Designers 18 and older anywhere in the world, entering under their own names (teams of up to three). International entrants register intent by Feb 11, 2027 and submit by Feb 25; New Zealand entrants have until Apr 14, 2027.
- How often
- Every year
Chosen and checked by Plya on Oct 20. Dates and terms come from the organizer; confirm them on their site before you apply.