L'Editorial: The Winners of World of Wearable Art 2018

Take in the sublime extravagance of imaginative couture.

Photography by Marissa Findlay

Styling and direction by Alexander-Julian Gibbson

Launched in 1987, the World of Wearable Art Awards (WOW) is a yearly contest that showcases the cutting-edge designs by creatives from around the world. The 2018 awards opened for entries back in September of last year, and the winning looks went through three rounds of judging before the final 39 awards were handed out. Ahead, take in a few of the most show-stopping creations.

CHINESE OPERA BY WAI TUNG CHAN

ECHOPLEX - GODDESS OF REVERB BY NATALIE HUTTON (MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA)

ERNST HAECKEL’S BRIDE BY NIKAO DANEILSKA (WROCLAW, POLAND)

SPIRIT BONE BY GUO XIAO TONG (BEIJING, CHINA)

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