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Bring out your best red ensemble this Chinese New Year
This Lunar New Year, break out your eye-popping red ensembles. Most people wear red on this special day as it's considered the colour of luck. The colour is believed to ward off bad luck and pass on good fortune, which is the best way to celebrate new beginnings.
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It's a festive colour that will bring anyone into a good mood. Red also symbolises fire and energy which is often associated with celebration, prosperity, and vitality.
There are many ways to don red on Chinese New Year, whether you're thinking of wearing the hottest red or a muted piece. For some inspiration, we've culled a few pieces that are worth adding to your collection this year.
Fendi
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Celebrate the new year in red and white with Fendi's exclusive capsule collection for the 2023 Lunar New Year. Inspired by the Fendi Roma logo created by Marc Jacobs on the 25th Anniversary collection of the Baguette bag, the collection includes women's and men's bold garments. You wouldn't want to miss bags like Peekaboo ISeeU Petite, Baguette, Phone Baguette and Mini Sunshine Shopper which are also dressed in red and white Fendi Roma all-over logo.
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Louis Vuitton
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For a cute and cheerful piece, opt for the Louis Vuitton Precious Rabbit square scarf, a one-off that you'll love to wear even after the holidays. The scarf is adorned with two rabbit motifs as well as the LV iconography in red and pink.
Disney x Givenchy
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The Disney x Givenchy is a playful collection that you'll love to don throughout the year of the rabbit. In the collection are jackets, jeans, shirts, shorts, and denim bags emblazoned with Mickey Mouse's predecessor, Oswald the Rabbit and his girlfriend Ortensia in some pieces.
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Dior
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Dior's exclusive capsule continues the dialogue between Jim Jones and ERL with new pieces in red and white, including a t-shirt, low-top sneakers, shorts, a sweatshirt, a pouch, and a pendant necklace.
The new creations are designed with a silhouette of a rabbit, reminiscent of the Water Rabbit, the Chinese zodiac of the year 2023.
Banana Republic
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Pull off an elegant and chic look on Lunar New Year with this Banana Republic charm silk one-shoulder top. The top, made of luxurious silk satin, beautifully drapes from the left shoulder to the right shoulder.
Ralph Lauren
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The Polo Ralph Lauren classic fit oxford shirt is a classic choice for any gentleman looking to don something simple yet festive. This checkered shirt is everything a holiday shirt should be!
Emporio Armani
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To complete your Chinese New Year, wear Emporio Armani's new collection designed with a heart-shaped rabbit.
The rabbit motif is seen on jumpers, t-shirts, hoodies, jeans, and a scarf—all of which you can add to your collection and flaunt again on other holidays.
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Christine Andas is a features writer and the style lead of Tatler Philippines. She mostly covers style-related content but enjoys writing about space, sneakers, and her favourite stars. She acquired a master's degree in Creative Writing at the University of Santo Tomas and has written young adult short stories which can be read online.
