{
  "id": 11211461,
  "title": "World of WearableArt’s ‘GLO!’ Is a Celebration of Culture, Nature, and Whimsy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/world-of-wearablearts-glo-is-a-celebration-of-culture-nature-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T14:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colossal",
    "slug": "colossal",
    "url": "https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/10/world-of-wearableart-2026-glo-fashion-performance/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Every year, the World of WearableArt competition in New Zealand transforms into a fantastical, joyous celebration of avant-garde style, cutting-edge technology, and the magic of performance. Established in 1987, this vibrant multimedia event invites creators from around the globe to craft their most spectacular garments using sewing and sculpting techniques. From cultural traditions to nature-inspired designs and futuristic concepts, the garments on display showcase a diverse range of inspirations.\n\nThis year's competition, titled GLO!, pays homage to the whimsical and technically impressive works on display. Kayla Christensen, hailing from New Zealand, emerged victorious with her stunning creation \"Sacred Nightfall,\" a draped floral garment that echoes the elegance of Indigenous ceremonial cloaks. Other notable entries include Ashish Dhaka's enigmatic \"Enchantress\" and Katherine Bertram's iridescent insect-inspired piece.\n\nThe GLO! performances continue through October 4 at the TBS Arena in Wellington, offering audiences a chance to witness these extraordinary creations come to life. For those interested in exploring more of the competition's program, further details can be found on their official website. Celebrated artists such as Kayla Christensen, Glenda Hape (Ngāti Pūkeko, New Zealand), Katherine Bertram More, Ashish Dhaka (India), Zhiqian Li (China), Lisa Newsome (New Zealand), Deborah H Carter and Ariel Biagini (United States), Vasemaca Tavola and Czarina Wilson (New Zealand), Shing Hei (Hong Kong Design Institute, Hong Kong), and Do stories, among others, continue to push the boundaries of fashion and artistic expression at the World of WearableArt.",
  "summary": "The annual fashion-meets-performance competition is an international visual feast. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article World of WearableArt’s ‘GLO!’ Is a Celebration of Culture, Nature, and Whimsy appeared first on Colossal .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}