Embroidery, applique, individual details from fabric with sequins, decor with braid and other ways of finishing with sequins, which allow to add radiance to the image.
The glow is back in fashion: in the spring-summer 2019 collections, designers use sequins very actively. If outfits strewn with sequins from head to toe are more likely an evening option, for everyday looks you can use a more delicate sequin decor. Here are a few options for a decor that adds zest and radiance to clothing and accessories.
1. Sequin embroidery
P.A.R.O.S.H. / Markus Lupfer / No Ka 'Oi / Versus
Jean Louis Scherrer Vintage / Valentino / Alice + Olivia / Temperley London
Diesel / Prada / Delpozo / Rochas
The possibilities of sequin embroidery are as wide as the possibilities of embroidery in general. You can embroider a repeating pattern or a separate drawing decorating a thing. You can emphasize with embroidered sequins the pattern or texture of the material from which the thing is sewn, or supplement them with a pattern made with threads. Embroidery can be made quite extensive or small, choose sequins of a contrasting color or to match the fabric, use braid or separate sequins for embroidery, and so on.
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2. Sequins on patches on the elbows of a sweater / cardigan / cardigan
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Patches on the elbows of knitwear, performing the function of both protection and decoration,also can be made of sequin fabric or embroidered with sequins. Read more about how to make such a decor, read here.
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3. Decor with sequin braid
MM6 Maison Margiela / Marco De Vincenzo / Nº21 / MSGM
In the case of decor with sequin braid, you can use it as a fringe or, having partially sewn, leave loose ends.
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4. Large sequin trim
Marni / foxyladybeautique. nz / marni / christopher kane
Large sequins can highlight individual parts and lines or embroider the whole thing with them, placing them not too tightly.
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5. Decor with transparent sequins
Bottega Veneta
This option is worth highlighting in a separate paragraph. Decor with transparent sequins gives an interesting effect: the whole thing is completely embroidered with large "scales", but the transparency of the sequins provides a soft, unobtrusive shine without excessive brightness.
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6. Pockets with sequins
rosegal.com / bychicstyle.com / Philo-Sofie / mayyourfashion.com
The pocket can be cut out of fabric with sequins and sewn to a blouse, cardigan or t-shirt, or you can make an imitation by embroidering the silhouette of a pocket with sequins.
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7. Individual parts with sequins
Brunello Cucinelli / Marni / Monse / Dolce & Gabbana
Miu Miu / Iro / Miu Miu
If you are ready for something more complicated than a patch pocket with sequins, here are a few more ideas: sleeves, collars, cuffs and other individual details from fabric with sequins.
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8. Scarf or stole with sequins decor
Gucci / Valentino Vintage / Janavi / Janavi
A thin scarf or stole can also be embroidered with sequins, a picture and a pattern - it's only your imagination.
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9. Sequined bag strap
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We already wrote about a new trend, removable straps for bags that help change the look of a handbag in a couple of minutes. These belts, invented by Fendi, are now produced by many brands, sometimes decorating them much richer than the bags themselves. Here is another decor option for such a belt: sequin embroidery or applique made of fabric with sequins.
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10. Bag with sequins
Vanessa Bruno / Miu Miu / Ashish / Faith Connexion x Kappa
The bag itself can also be decorated with sequins or made entirely of such fabric.
