Latex bodysuit inspired by Japanese folklore wins supreme WOW award

Saturday 20 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 20 Sep 2025, 2:12pm

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American designers Dawn Mostow and Ben Gould have won the 2025 World of WearableArt Supreme Award. Their garment, Tsukumogami, features intricate latex sculptures inspired by Japanese ceramics and folklore. The piece was selected from 85 finalists at Wellington's TSB Arena.

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1. 1News via RNZSat 20 Sep 2025, 10:40am

   Graphic latex bodysuit inspired by ancient Japan wins top WOW award (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 20 Sep 2025, 2:12pm

   ‘Radically innovative’ garment wins World of Wearable Art supreme award (opens in new tab)