Out of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, the Snake is easily one of the creatures that has inspired fashion and art the most. Naturally, for the Year of the Snake, numerous luxury houses across the world have turned to the enigmatic creature for inspirations for their Lunar New Year collections. Meanwhile, others like Dolce & Gabbana have looked to peonies, while Loewe has creatively partnered Master of Chinese Arts and Crafts and third-generation enameller Xiong Songtao for its collection. With these fashion-forward clothing, chic accessories, and delicate jewellery pieces, you’re sure to impress every family member and friend you cross paths with.
Burberry
In honour of the zodiac animal of the coming year, the British luxury fashion house presents a seasonal iteration of the iconic Burberry Check and a B snake motif. Charm everyone you meet with tasteful wardrobe options including outerwear, a trench dress, and jersey separates. Garments are also available in miniature proportions, include a puffer jacket and a seasonal check scarf. Plus, add stylish accessories—scarves made in silk and cashmere, a leather wallet, hats and a bag charm—to your rotation or give them as a gift during house visits.
Giorgio Armani
Ring in the Year of the Snake with a specially designed capsule collection by the Italian fashion house. Chinese actor and singer Hu Ge fronts Giorgio Armani’s campaign once again with pieces that whisper understated sophistication. Intricate designs, delicate embroidery and symbolism inspired by the snake merge for you to celebrate the spirit of the season in style. This includes a blue cotton-blend hooded sweatshirt with the snake’s long lithe body depicted in white and the brand’s logo in black printed across the chest. The collection is available at selected Giorgio Armani stores.
Dolce & Gabbana
The brand’s special collection embraces the Spring Festival with peonies and snakes, infusing a bright seasonal atmosphere into classic designs. The printed poplin midi dress exudes femininity with polka dots and exquisite floral prints created by Chinese artist Sun Jiayi, making it a cultural and fashion essential. Complementing it beautifully is the Dolce Box Bag made from printed patent leather—featuring embroidered enamel flowers, thus making each piece unique—and a metal lock closure.
Prada
Celebrate tradition while embracing modernity with an exclusive selection of ready-to-wear and accessories by the Italian luxury house, Prada. Bags for the ladies take the spotlight, including a leather top-handle cubic bag with golden hardware, a pared-back, minimal tote, and a shoulder bag with removable tricks. For him, two exclusive soft bags in a new green hue work harmoniously with coats, blazers and trousers with voluminous shapes and relaxed silhouettes.
Dior
Stars, a lifelong fascination of the House’s founder, are sprinkled like stardust throughout the capsule collection for the Lunar New Year, with an understated yet opulent palette of gold, white and black. Among these are the D-Connect sneakers, D-Smash visor, Dior Book Tote, the Lady D-Lite bag, and more, all designed to charm and elevate your every look. Additionally, the celebrated animal of the year is featured as sophisticated details on the Lady Dior bag, T-shirts and Dway sandals.
Tod’s
Bold yet tasteful splashes of red feature across an exclusive limited-edition selection from the Italian luxury fashion house, Tod’s renowned for its footwear. The collection features some of Tod’s iconic designs, including the Gommino men moccasins, the T Vintage Sneakers, and the T Timeless crossbody bag, all presented in a colour palette that symbolises luck and prosperity.
Hackett London
Add classic British style from Hackett to your Lunar New Year wardrobe with these must-have pieces that will keep you looking smart without being overdressed. For more casual gatherings with friends, opt for a classic fit short sleeve numbered polo, made from cotton piqué fabric, with a two-button placket and contrast trim on the edge of the collar in shades of Winter Red, Midnight Blue, Forest Night Green, or Winter White. For more formal occasions, dress it up while staying cool with a tailored fit formal poplin shirt made from 100 per cent cotton in White, Pink or Sky Blue.
Tumi
The snake’s elegance and power is artistically depicted with a gilded graphic through calligraphic brushstrokes, slithering upon a diverse array of products for both men and women. The dazzling gold illustration appears on a black base on the Alpha Bravo Navigation Backpack, Compass Crossbody, Platoon Sling, Retreat Tote, and the Packable Backpack. Each piece is lightweight yet durable, and selected styles come with a unique snake-shaped luggage tag and a Tumi ‘Lucky Coin’ tucked inside, inspired by the jade pendant traditionally known to bring good luck and fortune.
Loewe
Loewe partnered with Master of Chinese Arts and Crafts and third-generation enameller, Xiong Songtao, to create two sets of works inspired by the ancient art of Chinese cloisonné, a decorative enamel technique traditionally used in the royal court. This includes ready-to- wear, shoes, accessories, and a series of special edition bags. New fantastical clutch bags take the shape of a cloud and a coiled snake, while the iconic Puzzle bag and Pebble Bucket are animated with 3D effect clouds and jewellery-like snake chains.
Fendi Eyes Capsule Collection
The brand’s beloved emblem, the Fendi Eyes motif, has been reimagined in a collection for both men and women. The ‘monster eye’ design adorns some of its most recognisable key pieces for men, including the Peekaboo ISeeU Small and Baguette Soft Trunk bags, both crafted in black Cuoio Romano leather. Meanwhile, the women’s ready-to-wear pieces and textiles incorporate Fendi Eyes with a refined touch, with a delicate floral pattern in soft hues of pink, beige, and red.
Miu Miu
A joyous and optimistic spirit imbues the extensive collection that includes blouson jackets, preppy tweeds and checks, and jewel-encrusted denim to be paired with strappy kitten heels and New Balance X Miu Miu Sneakers. Taking centre stage are exclusive iterations of the Penny, Wander and Arcadie bags, which come with current ‘it girl’ accessories, playful bag charms such as a crochet-knit serpent and, in select stores, personalised Chinese knots. Finally, complete your look with elegant opera gloves and delicate pearl chains. By the way, Miu Miu is offering cotton underwear in lucky red too.
Chantel Shafie Jewellery
The Hong Kong fine jewellery brand Chantel Shafie presents a 24K solid gold Hong Kong coin with the snake curled into a lucky number eight. One side features four flowers representing the city’s four seasons to impart blessings of fortune and prosperity, while the reverse shows the iconic Hong Kong skyline. Each coin is minted by the British Royal Mint and is set into a diamond medallion featuring ethically sourced diamonds. The Snake Medallion Necklace is available on a 16in or 18in 18k mixed gauge gold chain. Prices for the snake medallion with no chain starts at HK$36,000.
Habib
Celebrate the season of good fortune with a stunning new collection from Habib that incorporates prosperity blossoms across the four seasons of the year, from orchids in Spring to plum blossoms in Winter. As a unique alternative to red packets or angpaos, hand out the new Golden Fortune 999.9 Gold Wafer edition instead, presented in a beautifully crafted Year of the Snake design (RM138, available online only). Additionally, adorn yourself with a mesmerising collection of 999 and 24-karat gold jewellery, such as rings, bracelets and earrings, crafted using groundbreaking 5G and 5D gold techniques.
