Sequin Jumpers. Yes it’s another 80s trend!
Features | Claire Dodd | January 2, 2009
Yet another once forgotten trend from the 80s has crept back into our wardrobes. This time it is sequin jumpers. You would have been blind not to notice the usual suspects Fearne Cotton, Kate Moss and Alexa Chung donning theirs recently.
They’re best worn either subtley, with jumpers adorned sporadically with over and undersized sequins or pearls. If you’re feeling like you’re pretty darn cool, go for full on kitsch with large bold designs emblazoned across the chest and sleeves like a thousand twinkling stars.
Because the designs themselves can be so fussy, black and grey jumpers seem to work best. And, what’s more, now is the time to invest in this trend. With attention focused on the major high street brands such as Topshop, New Look, Urban Outfitters and Miss Selfridge, now is the time to trawl those charity shops for original and unloved gems. A friend picked up a stunning black jumper with sequined blue bow for £2.50 a few weeks ago, and I haven’t stopped trying to persuade her to sell it to me since.
Any further charity shop sightings, let me know.


WHERE is that jumper pictured above from?
i fell in love with this jumper it’s from topshop,
i tried on a i didn’t want to take it off
i just couldn’t afford it which is always a bummer!
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fiona
I just don’t know about this one. I love many of the eighties trends as much as the next girl, but I’ll just have to pass on this.
@meghan - The jumper is by Markus Lupfer for Topshop. I’m not sure if it’s still available. It’s gorgeous though right?
@Downcomforter - Oh I have to disagree. I have an addiction to sequins :-). Ashish is a genius when it comes to sequins. Check him out and I guarantee you’ll fall in love with the trend! http://www.ashish.co.uk