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Never mind the lockets: Vivienne Westwood’s jewellery exhibition rocks Te Papa

The grande dame of British fashion Vivienne Westwood died two years ago aged 81, but the fashion empire that bears her name rolls on, carrying its near 50-year history with it. Some of that legacy arrives in New Zealand this month in the exhibition Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery, opening at

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In the universe of fashion, Vivienne Westwood is legendary. Lauded the world over for putting punk in the public eye (and allowing it to enter the sartorial mainstream), her empire started out with a fascination over “acts of rebellion.” She was drawn to all things edgy and avant-garde, with a healthy serving of the provocative: often using fashion design as a way to communicate political ideas. Nothing was off limits in Westwood’s collections during the span of her illustrious career, and one could encounter pieces decked out in plaids, elegant albeit anachronistic bows, and ruffles. But even though Westwood’s legacy lives on most brightly vis-à-vis her attire, the designer’s jewelry creations are certainly not to be overlooked. And now, they get the spotlight — all of it — in a just-released title called “Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery.”

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The world-premiere exhibition, Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery is in its final days at Te Papa and has welcomed over 38,000 visitors since opening in January.

Celebrating the iconic jewellery of renowned British fashion house Vivienne Westwood, the exhibition features an impressive collection of over 550 pieces of jewellery and a range of iconic garments, spanning eight rooms.

It’s no surprise that the creative capital of Aotearoa welcomed the retrospective with open arms. Proving to be a major draw for both local and international audiences, over half of the 38,000 were out-of-town visitors to Wellington, contributing to the city’s reputation as a vibrant, cultural destination.

Visitors flocking from afar and in significant numbers generated substantial economic benefits for Te Whanganui-a-Tara, with local businesses seeing increased spending during the exhibition period.

Michael Wall, owner of local, high-end shoe store, Shoezies, is grateful for Te Papa bringing the exhibition to the capital and acknowledges the impact a show of this calibre can have.

“From a business perspective it’s been a tough 18 months, so, high-quality long-running shows like these are a real boost in dollar terms, which in turn also boosts depleted…