Vivienne Westwood's jewellery creations in a beautifully produced volume, published in close collaboration with the house and authored by fashion―­and Westwood―expert Alexander Fury. This lavish survey of Vivienne Westwood jewellery evokes the heady blend of luxury and rebellion that is the house's signature style. Whether a skillfully rendered safety-­pin brooch, a hand-­strung "broken" pearl necklace, or the iconic Westwood orb in crystal, these are pieces that define the house's codes. The book centers on specially photographed vignettes, interspersed with catwalk shots and images of Westwood herself wearing her pieces to form a compendium that will inspire and inform any jewellery or fashion aficionado. Following an introduction by renowned fashion journalist Alexander Fury, which acquaints readers with the recurring motifs, techniques, and inspirations of the world of Vivienne Westwood jewellery, the book presents some two hundred pieces arranged by theme. From punk masterworks, such as the "Hardcore Paperclip Earrings" and "Chaos Necklace," through the pastel-­toned "Flower Skull Necklace" and "Rubber Earrings," to the recycled-can "Simone Earrings" and the pagan "Conkers Necklace," contemporary creations mingle with reimagined classics. A full range of jewellery is included: necklaces, pendants and chokers; earrings and nose rings; brooches, pins, badges, and medals; tiaras and coronets; bejeweled sunglasses; cuffs and bangles. Each piece is identified with its name, fashion season, and what is often an extraordinary range of materials. Through evocative still-life vignettes and close-­ups, images of catwalk models, and stunning portraits of Vivienne Westwood, this glittering volume welcomes readers to a vibrant world that draws on the house’s rich heritage. 163 illustrations, 162 in color "Chronicles the late designer’s whimsical world of necklaces, rings, brooches, and earrings, especially the earrings… Flipping through the book, which features Westwood’s out-of-this-world creations makes me want to escape into another world, one where everything is doused in pastels and adorned in gems… The book exhibits the best of Westwood’s style and legacy, the tightrope walk between glamour and playfulness. All of it, much like the clothing she created, feels like a lesson in escapism, " ― The Cut "Traces [Vivienne Westwood’s] decades of wearable rebellion… It’s the first deep dive into the pieces that hung between punk, politics, and royal pageantry… The photography and commentary reveal how Westwood used jewelry as both protest and poetry. " ― VICE "This informative and inspirational book weaves together how [Vivienne Westwood’s] design codes spilled over into her jewelry and how the two go hand in hand, whether she herself is wearing her pieces, they are shown on the catwalks with her seasonal collections, or in still life photography." ― Nouvelle Box "This new tome explores the late fashion designer's long love affair with jewelry through some of her most distinctive and prodigious creations." ― Harper's Bazaar "Lavish... A visually rich look at an essential yet often overlooked side of [Vivienne Westwood's] creative legacy." ― L'Officiel USA Alexander Fury is a fashion journalist, author, and critic. He is the fashion features director of AnOther Magazine , and the men's critic of the Financial Times newspaper. Previously he was made the first chief fashion correspondent at T: The New York Times Style Magazine . He is the author of Vivienne Westwood Catwalk .