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Ring in the Year of the Rabbit in style with this specially curated fashion guide
Chinese New Year is just around the corner. It's time to start planning your outfits and coordinating with your family and friends.
To help you look your best for the upcoming festivities, from reunion dinner to Chap Goh Mei, we are rounding up our favourite looks. Our selections will come from talented local fashion designers—both established and emerging—to give you the luxury of choice. If you are overwhelmed and don't know where to start, our top tip is to start by checking the colours that are most auspicious for you to welcome the new year, according to your zodiac.
Throwback: Tatlergram: The Best Chinese New Year Looks of 2022
Ranging from fun and whimsical to classy and elevated, take a look at the full list below.
Khoon Hooi
Khoon Hooi's Chinese New Year 2023 collection
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Khoon Hooi dreams up the wardrobe of the imagined Madam Lee, a woman who is sophistication personified. His made-to-measure collection exudes glamour and elegance punctuated with moments of feminine playfulness, embodied by the metallic, textured brocade of the Lina and Juan qipaos, the modern column silhouette on the Yue dress as well as the contrasting pink and lavender fabric with graceful crane prints on the Fen qipao.
Brian Khoo
The Dragon dress
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The Grandeur of Spring festive collection by Brian Khoo takes inspiration from two iconic eras: the roaring '20s and the Golden Age of Hollywood. From the elaborate pearl detailing to dramatic, sensual silhouettes, he reinterprets the most glamorous elements into an Eastern context. The highlight of the collection is the stunning Dragon dress, which pays tribute to legendary Anna May Wong, the first Chinese-American Hollywood actress.
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Maarimaia
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Maarimaia’s festive collection, The Modern Orient, is a youthful reimagination of the traditional qipao dresses. Find its signature brocade fabrics on modern silhouettes: minidresses, relaxed shifts, overlap dress with functional pockets, and co-ord sets.
See also: Elizabeth Thea on Cherished Chinese New Year Traditions
Fern
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Fern unveils a majestic Chinese New Year collection with flowing silhouettes made from soft, natural materials in rich hues of crimson red and magenta and printed with delicate batik butterflies.
Behati
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Consistent with the philosophy of Behati, its latest Chinese New Year collection, Busana Cina, is a modern musing on Malaysian sartorial tradition and heritage. At once subversive and reverent, it offers traditional brocade fabric and prints inspired by Qing Hua Blue White pottery juxtaposed against over-puffed sleeves, silhouettes with high slits, and utilitarian elements.
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Jewel Sum
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Emerging young designer Jewel Sum unveils her first festive collection, with a vibrant hand-drawn print inspired by Chinese painting techniques on unisex tops.
Wynka
Dreamy pastels from Wynka
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Turning back the clock, Wynka captures the wistful romance of '80s Hong Kong films with a dreamy pastel colour palette on vintage silhouettes. Look closer into the details of this Double Happiness collection to fall in love with soft velvet bows, feminine brooches on dickey collars and peeks of white lace underskirts.
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.
