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Were sequins popular in the 1970s?
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Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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A Loris Azzaro Couture Embroidered Sequins Evening Dress Circa 1970/1980
By Loris Azzaro, Loris Azzaro Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970/1980
France Paris
Loris Azzaro Haute Couture evening dress embroidered with black
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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses
Oscar de la Renta 1970's Sequin-Embellished Shift Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in US
Oscar de la Renta 1970's Sequin Embellished Dress -- Featured in a maroon color embellished with
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1970s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
$1,480 Sale Price
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Valens sequined dress
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENS - Dress embroidered with sequins. No composition or size tag, it fits a size 38FR
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1970s Belgian Cocktail Dresses
$1,737
Evelyn Byrnes Vintage 1970s 70s Long Black Sequin Maxi Dress
By Evelyn Byrnes
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage black sequin maxi dress by Evelyn Byrnes. Sheer sleeves with zip up cuffs.
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1970s American Maxi Dress
1970s Vintage Metallic Silver Sequin Nude Jersey Knit Empire Maxi Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage nude jersey knit maxi dress with an empire waist and silver sequins.
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1970s American Maxi Dress
PAULINE TRIGERE 1970's Black Sequin Applique Full Length Dress Size 12
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Pauline Trigere gown is composed of a crepe silk with patterned sequin applique. Features full
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