Faris Fairusham (Victoria University of Wellington, Malaysia), “Wau Bulan.” Photos by Stephen A’Court. All images courtesy of World of WearableArt, shared with permission Cultural Narratives and Craft Converge in the 2025 World of WearableArt Competition ArtDesign Kate Mothes SharePinEmail BookmarkWellington’s extravagant World of WearableArt is back for 2025, including pieces by 85 finalists that showcase today’s most elaborate and fanciful costumes. One hundred designers from 17 countries competed for a prize pool of more than $200,000 New Zealand dollars across 25 awards. Two figures completely covered in blue-and-white latex stand like elaborate classical vases, with ikebana flower arrangements on their heads. 2025 World of WearableArt Show: RISE performances continue through October 5 at TSB Arena in Wellington.