KING TUT SEQUIN STRUT

                                            ˈsēkwin/ 

• Sequins throughout history have always referenced wealth.
• Sequin clothing has been used to display wealth throughout history, their glaring sheen was meant to ward off evil spirits. 
• Ancient cultures in places as far as Egypt, India, and Peru; sewed metal disks onto cloth as decoration.
• When King Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered, gold sequin-like disks were found sewn onto the Egyptian royals garments.
• In the first quarter of history these fashionable items were popular with woman’s waistcoats. These popular styles were seen on the women of court.
• The 1930s allowed this fashion trend to continue such as Dorothy’s Ruby Red Slippers in The Wizard of Oz. Advancements in sequin technology was on the rise, finding a lighter-weight to the shiny metal disks.
• Fast forward to Michael Jackson one night in 1983 when he performed “Billie Jean” and premiered the moonwalk. He wore a black sequin jacket along with his iconic rhinestone glove.

• From the King Egypt to the King of pop sequins won’t stop!