Sequins – A short story that speaks a thousand words
The name sequins derives from the Italian zecchino, a small coin minted in the 13th century. From the beginning, sequins were synonymous with wealth and prestige. Indeed, archaeological discoveries prove that King Tutankhamun himself wore robes decorated with gold discs resembling sequins. The paillettes gained their apogee of popularity in the 1920s. They aroused admiration but were incredibly heavy and thus uncomfortable to wear. For a while the idea of producing sequins from gelatine was practiced. Certainly, the dresses were lighter than their sequin predecessors, but when exposed to heat and moisture, the paillettes disappeared. They began to look for other solutions: film, polyester film, and acetate, and finally vinyl plastic. And it is from plastic that sequins are produced until now.
And what is it like today?
From royal courts and stages, sequins have made their way into everyday life and fashion. No longer can only dresses or other outfits can afford a sequins trim, but also other items of clothing, such as shoes, scarves, hats or handbags. All tricks are allowed.
Undoubtedly, sequins are a must-have in this season’s party closet as well. With properly selected accessories and cut of the outfit appropriate to the situation, they can be the base or decorative element of any styling. They will work well as material for sewing a dress for New Year’s Eve, a jacket for Christmas Eve, as well as pants for a carnival party. A sequined vest? Of course! Sequin top? By all means! In the case of this knitwear, we are limited only by the designer’s imagination.
See what ideas we have for using sequins, available in our wholesale store:
1. Sequins top and suit of elegant fabric – a sequins shirt or corset can be a great and powerful accent, adding spice to even the most classic styling. Playing with accessories, you can skilfully combine sequins to create a truly unforgettable outfit.
2. Sequins dress, such as a mermaid dress – the fitted cut will beautifully emphasize a woman’s curves, make her statuesque and slender. In addition, sequins dress never looks the same – it shimmers in the light, responds to every movement of a woman and adds sparkle to every occasion. Sew the dress entirely in sequins and add a large flower, or sew it in velour, for example, and put a sequin trim – it always looks good.
3. Sequins jumpsuit – a real gamechanger among shapes for even the craziest of parties. Opt for a strong colour, such as fuchsia, and shine among the others like a prom queen. Sew a jumpsuit in deep black and bring out the most classic and beautiful elegance with sequins. And remember to exercise restraint with your jewellery. There’s a balance to be struck in brilliance, too.
This is just a small fraction of what you can create and achieve with this season’s mega-fashionable sequins. At COSMO, you will find a wide range of colors not only of sequins, but also of other fabrics and knits, thanks to which you can create a collection for special occasions. Add sparkle to your designs and let every woman feel special in them.