1
: an old gold coin of Italy and Turkey
2
: a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
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The set was designed with a black sheer fabric and allover shimmering sequins.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
Whether you’re headed to a pool party in Mykonos or sticking to the city streets, La Veste’s shimmering mini shorts make a strong case for everyday sequins this summer.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Co-chair Nicole Kidman sparkled in a blood-red Chanel gown covered in sequins and draping into a dramatic train.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Lena Dunham was all red sequins, then wrapped in a snakelike feather boa by Valentino.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
Whether you’re headed to a pool party in Mykonos or sticking to the city streets, La Veste’s shimmering mini shorts make a strong case for everyday sequins this summer.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Co-chair Nicole Kidman sparkled in a blood-red Chanel gown covered in sequins and draping into a dramatic train.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Lena Dunham was all red sequins, then wrapped in a snakelike feather boa by Valentino.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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sequin
noun
se·quin
ˈsē-kwən 
: a small piece of shiny metal or plastic used as an ornament especially on clothes
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