Avant Garde Se±ion

Lady Of The Wood, David Walker, United StatesThe ball gowns of the 18th & 19th centuries.Mahogany, lacewood, maple, cedar

Clash In Time, Alice Tai, CanadaVisual kei & 16th century fashion.Bubble wrap, plastic bags, lampshade

Where art and fashion collide! Create a WearableArt™ work of art that is revolutionary, extravagant and extrovert, but still stylish and made with skill. Be driven by dreams and fantasies, not commercial reality or the usual restrictions of fashion. Prize pool: $8,000

Afternoon Tea, Horiana Reedy, Thelma Field & Cathie Williamson, New PlymouthInspired by Anna, Duchess of Bedford, who is said to be the originator of afternoon teas.Plywood, fabrics, icing, wire

‘Saddle Up’, Mary Wing To, United Kingdom17

Miss Foxy Foxton 1959, Robyn Martin & Sylvia Campbell, ChristchurchWhen fun was a beach holiday under canvas, guyed by rope.1950s inspired printed canvas, rivets, rope

Seamless Octopus, Kim Kui Tang, Hong KongA 3D sculpture with a ‘see through’ effect.Hand looped iron wire

The Mrs Ties The Knot, Rose Sellery, United StatesThe Mrs’ – an anonymous ap-pendage, like a necktie. She wears his clothing & struts with the power of his borrowed identity.Neckties, reconstructed clothing, salvaged fabric

Metamorphose, Vartika Vikram & Lindsey Eisentraut, United StatesA vibrant synthesis of fabric, metal, form & motion showcas-ing a rippling interplay of forces symbolizing evolution.Tulle, silk, copper

Fear Of A Thousand Eyes, Kelly Kuipers, AustraliaThe fear of being judged.Fabric, latex, paint, plastic rods

Raitzeilea, Glenys Mann, AustraliaSometimes dreams are wiser than waking.Rooster & pheasant feathers, beads

The Ghost Ship, Sootie Barczak, AustraliaThe eerily illuminated ghost ship girl dances upon the high seas.Calico, cotton, canvas, silk, metal, plastic

Pinz n Needles, Carol Hargadon, NelsonPopular culture mimics nature!Cane, newspaper, recycled clothes, bike helmet

Bowled A Maiden Over, Donna Allfrey, ChristchurchInspired by cricket pad shapes & rose pink flowers.Recycled cricket pads, curtains, beads, paint

Saddle Up, Mary Wing To, United KingdomThe wild & spirited creature known to have such power & mystique that it was dignified as a cult figure.Leather hide, patent leather, natural silk, human hair

City Nymph, Pooja Kapoor, IndiaThe underground stream of thoughts - city life!Plastic shoe straps

Redundant Is The Unconvinc-ing Cosmopolite, Frances Valintine, South AucklandIn the bleak economic environment the successful will be the ones who can pull off a convincing act.Upholstery fabric, shower curtain, leather, felt

Deco Echo, Jane Ewers, NelsonA wearable interpretation of Art Deco-style wrought iron.Arapawa Island fleece

Bulged Being, Maartje Dijkstra, NetherlandsA walking sketchbook, almost beastly, a being of strength.Wire, rubber rings, fabric, metal

Merchant Royal, Bonnie Stevenson-Wright, WellingtonFabled treasure of the ship-wrecked trading vessel, the Merchant Royal comes to life.Velvet, gold & silver chains, jewels

Let Them Drink Tea, Angela Bright, CanadaThe 18th century - extra strong with two lumps of sugar & a bit of cream.Recycled tea bags, china, paper, coffee filters

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Multi-Plug, Ragini Ahuja & Rishabh Rhode, IndiaA generation obsessed with mobile phones.Charger pins, bubble wrap, fabric

The Womb - Evolution, Annu Yadav, IndiaThe birth of life from nothing-ness. The radiance of new life manifested in the whole biological world.Polyester

Eight-Head Figure, Lavina Mahbubani, IndiaThe totem pole: a hallucinatory experience of leering smiles, hostile eyes & bold graph-ics patchworked together in skewed primary colours.Coated polyester jersey

The Walk Of A Statue, Vikas Verma, United Arab EmiratesThe beauty of a woman’s body is 3-dimensional. Observe it, feel it & praise it.Laminated fabric, cotton, metallic paint

Pretty Fly For A Cable Tie, Catriona Mole, AustraliaCable ties - versatility un-limited! Zip them, curl them, weave them, loop them... the possibilities are endless.Cable ties, washing tub, tarpaulin, mirrors

Hatshepsut, Justine Pizzey, ChristchurchA great female Pharaoh of ancient Egypt.Drinking straws

To Circle In, Eliza Leung, WellingtonMoths & cocoons with a soft & structured look.Wool, metal, fabric

Mechanical Bride, Ellie James, AucklandShe is the Mechanical Bride, the essence of lost humanity, wired to perfection, automated till she rusts.Canvas, circuit boards, paint, cardboard, paper

Polly Vinyl, Libby Bloxham, AustraliaInspired by the colourful move-ment of Carnivale, tribal influ-ence & a touch high fashion.Recycled electrical cable, records, knitting needles

All Rugged Up, Angela Leong, WellingtonWinter cold, overdressed/ overheated girlfriends in winter woollies.Carpet, sequins

Three Seasons: Exhale Nylon, Grace Johnston, United StatesWhy stop the party after the ball is done? Venture into the woods & let the magic continue under the stars.Recycled parachute, Kay Adams’ necklaces

AM I I AM, Rodney Leong, AucklandBased on Colin McCahon’s painting.Acrylic sheeting, pleated polyester

Bound, Gina Digirolamo & Lindsey Eisentraut, United StatesA connection through form. Our connection to the earth & each other, one human tribe & also our isolation & encapsula-tion as individuals.Wool, glass, copper, nickel, enamel, steel

1. Circus Carousel Dress, Manish Arora, India

2. Beauty & The Beast, Annah Stretton, Morrinsville

3. 3D Stag Dress, Manish Arora, India

4. The Reluctant Bride, Annah Stretton, Morrinsville

5. Black Tie, Annah Stretton, Morrinsville

The Long & Winding Rose, Angela Leong, WellingtonFashion forward juxtaposition of hard-edged zips against the soft-ness of flora. A surprise garment in a Paris runway collection? 60m continuous zipping, 55m tie wire

Big Bird, Dao Thabthimkoson & Janet Rim, United StatesInspired from nature as a beautiful flower emerges from the soil.Wool, tulle, copper, enamel

Exhibπion Garments

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