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Closing party: A luxe rebellion

Step into the world of fashion’s most fearless provocateur at the closing party for Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery.

When | Āhea

Thu 24 Apr 2025, 7.00pm–11.00pm

Where | Ki hea

Toi Art, Level 4

Cost | Te utu

$49 – other exhibitions will be closed

Te Papa invites you to the closing party for Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery. This one-night-only celebration pays tribute to Westwood’s legacy, taking you on an immersive journey through the four defining eras of her career – Punk, Pagan, Anglomania, and Activism.

  • Immersive Activations: Walk through a world where fashion meets rebellion, with curated experiences, and a catwalk bringing each era to life.

  • Live Performances: Expect bold, theatrical showcases and music inspired by Westwood’s avant-garde spirit.

  • Era-Inspired Food & Drink: Sip and savour delicious creations designed to reflect the attitude of each movement.

  • Crafting the Chaos: Create a fluorescent paper crown or a protest sign.

  • The Rebel’s Book Club: Writers Michelle Duff, Whiti Hereaka, and Una Cruickshank join Verb Wellington's Claire Mabey for a conversation about the power of reading, writing and art.

From the subversive DIY energy of 1970s punk to the regal drama of Anglomania, this is a night for the fearless, the fashionable, and the free-thinking.

Dress up, embrace your inner rebel, and celebrate the legacy of a true icon.

Tickets to Closing Party: A Luxe Rebellion include:

  • After-hours entry to Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery exhibition 

  • Entertainment, talks, crafts, activations, and a photobooth

  • A complimentary cocktail, courtesy of Dancing Sands

  • A complimentary glass of wine, courtesy of Brennan Wines

  • A Whittaker’s Chocolate fountain

Available for purchase: A Vivienne Westwood-inspired food menu and a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks is available.

Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery closes on 27 April 2025.

Dressed up on a wooden billiard table, 2021. Photo by CottonBro Studio

Attendees at this event can sign up as a Registered Customer with Singapore Airlines and enter a prize draw to win two Premium Economy Class return flights to London from Auckland or Christchurch.

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