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The name sequin originates from the Venetian colloquial noun zecchino (Venetian:), meaning a Venetian ducat coin, rendered into French as sequin (French:). The ducat stopped being minted after the Napoleonic invasion of Italy, and the name sequin was falling out of use in its original sense. It was then that the name was taken up in France to ...
The sequin or zechin (/ ˈ s iː k w ɪ n /; Venetian and Italian: zecchino [dzekˈkiːno]) is a gold coin minted by the Republic of Venice from the 13th century onwards. The design of the Venetian gold ducat , or zecchino , remained unchanged for over 500 years, from its introduction in 1284 to the takeover of Venice by Napoleon in 1797.
For her speech on the main stage, Harris wore a custom black sequin gown by LaQuan Smith, a budding Black American designer. Given the evening aimed to highlight Black excellence in all forms, the ...
Shelley Marie Hack (born July 6, 1947 [1]) is an American actress, model, producer, and political activist.She is best known as the face of Revlon's Charlie perfume from the mid-1970s until the early 1980s, and for her role as Tiffany Welles in the fourth season of Charlie's Angels (1979–80).
Worth also created unique special-event pieces for his best clients, such as masquerade ball costumes and wedding dresses. Worth was known for preparing several designs for each season, which were then shown by live models. Clients would make their selections and have them made to their own measurements in his work rooms. [1]
The dress and its maker were not formally announced until the bride stepped from her car to enter Westminster Abbey just prior to the service. [2] Noted for its design, symbolism, and expected influence on Western bridal gown trends, the dress was widely anticipated and generated much comment in the media.