Wearable Art 2025 (Entry Opens)
Sun, 31 Aug
|Gisborne A&P Show.
Calling all creators, crafters and lovers of bold expression! Wearable Art 2025 is on the horizon, and this year it’s pulling out all the stops to celebrate 150 years of Tairāwhiti fashion.


Time & Location
31 Aug 2025, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Gisborne A&P Show., Gisborne Showgrounds 20 Main Road, Makaraka, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
About the event
As part of the Gisborne A&P Show celebrations, Wearable Art 2025 invites makers, designers, and creatives from across the region to take the stage in honour of 150 years of Tairāwhiti fashion.
This year’s event promises an epic showcase of local talent, bringing together bold ideas, intricate craft, and wearable masterpieces that reflect the spirit and style of our region.
Those interested in entering or following the journey can sign up online for news and updates.
Entries open: 31 August 2025
Competition dates: 16–18 October 2025
Location: Gisborne A&P Show