Shine on: Why summer sequins are the mood-boosting trend we need right now

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In London, Riccardo Tisci sent models out at Burberry in chainmail-style draped dresses, while at Halpern, a metallic mint-green cocktail dress with a fabulous fan-shaped front was one of the standout pieces. It’s no surprise that celebrities have embraced the glamorous, glimmering trend on the red carpet, with actors Cynthia Erivo and Jurnee Smollett donning sparkly Louis Vuitton on the red carpet earlier this year during awards season. Here’s our pick of the best party pieces for summer… Coast Sequin Embellished Animal Shift Dress, £104.25 ASOS Design Jersey Wrap Suit Blazer in Sequin, £35; Hourglass Jersey Slim Suit Trouser in Sequin, £25; Raid Wide Fit Exclusive Sonia Strappy Sandals in Black £24.99 Whistles Seema Green Sequin Top, £79 ; Suki Green Sequin Skirt, £89 Karen Millen Animal Sequin Skirt, £81.75 River Island Silver Sequin Tassel Cami Top, £30; Silver Sequin Tassel Shorts, £32 Bonprix Sequin Sleeveless Top, £36.99, Freemans George at Asda Sequin Tee, £14 Marciano Sequin Trousers, £79.50, Guess Mint Velvet Silver Sequin Midi Dress, £89 Dune London Magenta Beige Bejewelled T-bar Sandals, £95 Office Herself Embellished Stiletto Heels Black With Embellishment, £55