Help with correct descriptive terms please.

[EndlessAlley]

This 80's St. John jacket is "over the top" with embellishments. I want to use the correct terms when describing it and was hoping for some help.
-The entire piece is covered in rectangular sequins? - or is there a better term here?
-Not sure what to call the bead work that's on top of the sequins?
-And then there is the metalic braid trim... (I think I have that correct -LOL)
Looking forward to reading your comments! -Alice

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

The bead work looks like studs. And the metallic braid trim is sometimes referred to as rick-rack. The sequin look like a ribbon band of sequins to me.

Quite a striking jacket!

 

[EndlessAlley]

Thanks Mary Jane... "ribbon band of sequins" is a new term for me.
Would studs need to go all the way through the fabric? They are only attached to the outside of the fabric.

 

[Pinkcoke]

no, studs are prong set or have a rim that is crimped onto the fabric, the back is usually covered as the prongs are sharp otherwise. It's a good word to describe your decoration.

 

[DecoToDiscoVintage]

Would you call the sequins paillettes? Or paillette trim? I think of those big oval sequins with the hole at the top, but also shapes other than round. And I would call those studs too (even if they aren't studded Jennifer

 

[Catbooks1940s]

yes, the long rectangular ones are called paillettes. i'm not usually a big fan of sj, but have to say i like this jacket

 

[EndlessAlley]

thanks everyone for your help!!!

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I would just call that braid, not rick rack (or ric rac). Rick rack is a particular type of braid that is simpler and less structured that yours.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

Yes, Nicole is correct, I was incorrect in calling it rick rack as that is simply a zig zag type of trim.

Actually paillette is simply the French word for sequins.

 

[EndlessAlley]

Although St. John's have lost their popularity over the past few years, I occasionally find a very fun piece, like this one, but never one so heavily embellished. I appreciate everyone's help in helping me to describe it accurately.

 

[DecoToDiscoVintage]

Paillettes = sequins...shoulda known that...also, did you know sequence = sequins too? According to some listings I have read anyway . Jenn ps I'm begging you, if I call sequins 'sequence' PLEASE correct me!!