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Home • Fashion

Trend Spotting: Sequins

An essence.com gallery of the sequins fashion trend.
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Glitz and Glam

Ciara’s daring MJ meets rocker chic jacket complements her bold red lips.

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Glistening Goldmine

The trick to wearing sequins is adding the right amount of shine. Keri Hilson’s gold boyfriend blazer paired with simple black pants and leather gloves is right on cue with the current trend.

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03
High Sheen

Iman adds a pop of shine to an otherwise understated outfit.

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Twinkle, Twinkle

If you’re going to add the shine do it with a bit of style. Tracee Ellis Ross is haute in a metallic sequined jacket.

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05
The Shining

A little bit of shine never hurt anyone. Celeb stylist June Ambrose knows a touch of embellish goes a long way.

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All Glossed Up

Singer Leona Lewis sparkles and shines in a pair of sequined harem pants.

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Glow Baby Glow

Designer Rachel Roy strikes a radiating pose in her gold sequined harem pants.

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Welcome to Glam-Rock

Michelle Williams shimmers her way around the world in this funky mini dress.

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Disco Inferno

The decorative circles in actress Paula Patton’s sequin mini give off enough sparkle to warrant a night at the disco.

Trend Spotting: Sequins
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Futuristic Gloss

Beyonce is ready to razzle dazzle in this gorgeous multi-colored sequined Balmain mini dress.

Trend Spotting: Sequins