World of Wearable Arts

Above is the winning entry at the 2009 World of Wearable Arts. All photos from the Dom Post, who have 60 of them in their album.

Before the show we went to Trade Kitchen for dinner. They had a WOW special menu which I can highly recommend. Not only is it a great price ($30 for 2 courses or $40 for 3 courses), and quick service, the food was delicious. One of the best risottos I have had.

This is my 4th WOW Awards. I’m amazed at how well the creative team do to keep it fresh. Each year is very different to the year before.

This design was very very cute and got several citations.

Also one of the big winners.

If you have never been to a show, you might think it is just about people walking onto stage and showing off costumes. It couldn’t be further from the reality that it is a show of music, dance, set and costume.

The sets this year were amongst the best. Vines drop from the ceiling, bushes hide models beneath them etc.

Towards the end they had skimpily dressed cowboys singing “Macho Macho Man” and at one stage had the whole audience joining in singing and clapping.

There was also a “fight” scene between around 25 Supermans and a variety of lycra clad female super villians.

It really is an iconic production and we are so lucky to now have it in Wellington.