"This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring designers to exhibit their creative talents to the world, who are encouraged to push their creative boundaries at the World of WearableArt."
"The entries received from India this year have been remarkably promising and it gives me great pleasure to present this year's MainPower WOW Factor Award to the 'The Weaver Finch Colony' creation by N. P. Jayaraj from India, for its innovative design concept and exceptional execution."
"Judging by the extraordinary Indian talent displayed this year, I am very optimistic about the FDCI's future participation in WOW and hope to continually receive their support in the years to come”.
An ecstatic N. P. Jayaraj has to say this about his win, “I would first like to take this opportunity to express my deepest appreciation to the World of WearableArt and the FDCI for giving me a chance to be a part of this prestigious event."
"Not only have I been able to showcase my design talent, but have also been acknowledged for my creation with this MainPower WOW Factor Award."
"The World of WearableArt experience has been overwhelming, exciting and memorable, and I would definitely encourage other design students to take part in the World of Wearable Art! Thanks to every one who supported me especially Mr. AKG Nair, Director of Pearl Academy of Fashion”
WOW is held annually in September in New Zealand to an audience of 30,000 per season. WOW accepts designs from all over the world, including Australia, Canada, Singapore, Thailand, India, United Kingdom, United States of America and Japan.
The Montana WOW Awards show selects around 150 garment entries designed by a national and international array of artists, designers and inventors and celebrate them in a totally unique environment.
The designers are challenged to create something completely original, a garment that has impact on the huge stage, is impressive up close, is constructed to withstand the movement of individual choreography and has that overall 'WOW Factor'.
Some designers even use materials foreign to body draperies such as bicycle tubes, plastic bottles and paper clips, which call into questions conventional perceptions about clothing and the body.
Each year the Awards performance combines unique sections into a distinctive two hour theatrical extravaganza showcasing incredible garments, stunning sets, dance, music, lighting and choreography
The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI)
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