These stunning designs will get you into the festive spirit

Chinese New Year is just around the corner. If you want your nails to look just as good as the outfits you have planned in anticipation of 15 days of food and festivities, we have put together a moodboard of nail art designs for inspiration. Below, you will find our favourite nail trends, such as the Louboutin-inspired 'red bottom' nails and knitted trompe-l'œil designs. There are also different interpretations of festive tropes such as the adorable bunny, spring blossoms, goldfish, and auspicious shades of red and gold. 

Related: Tatler's Edit: The best Malaysian fashion collections for Chinese New Year 2023

1. Year of the Rabbit

2. Lucky Stars

3. Spring Bunnies

4. Pop Art Red

5. Fine China

6. Channelling Yayoi Kusama

7. Seeing Red

8. Spring Blossoms

9. Red Bottoms

10. Welded Gold

11. Knitted Nails

12. Regal Elegance

13. Auspicious Goldfish

14. Mad for Miffy

15. Going for Gold

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Zue Wei Leong
Senior Style Writer, Tatler Malaysia
Tatler Asia

Based in Kuala Lumpur, Zue Wei Leong is the senior style writer at Tatler Malaysia. Read her stories on the latest in fashion, beauty and jewellery or follow her on Instagram at @fshnbrnr.