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 second collection includes pieces with fringes, sequins and shimmer, plus items for men and pets.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Lopez’s dress was crafted with a black, long-sleeve top and a high neckline covered in shimmering sequins.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
That was, of course, mostly due to Collins, who sparkled in a gold wrap top covered in hundreds of tiny sequins and equally impressive matching earrings.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 June 2026
They were layered over a gold dress designed by Nike, striped with sequins which shimmered and sparkled in the Paris sunshine.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 28 May 2026
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Lopez’s dress was crafted with a black, long-sleeve top and a high neckline covered in shimmering sequins.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
That was, of course, mostly due to Collins, who sparkled in a gold wrap top covered in hundreds of tiny sequins and equally impressive matching earrings.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 June 2026
They were layered over a gold dress designed by Nike, striped with sequins which shimmered and sparkled in the Paris sunshine.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 28 May 2026
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“Sequin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequin. Accessed 13 Jun. 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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