The Year of the Dog gives us a greater excuse to feed our love for Corgis, French bulldogs, Yorkshire Terriers and more. Our furry friends might not be by our side 24/7, but they are with us in spirit all year, and in the Chinese New Year limited edition collections inspired by all things canine. Like the characteristics of your favourite dog (minus the begging and barking), these products are loyal, lovable, and adorable when it comes to refining your style. From scarves to sneakers, and necklaces to compact powder, these products for men and women will win the approval of superstitious grandparents, dog lovers and style enthusiasts.

1. A leaping dog iPhone case

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Dogs over human socialising? Let this phone case deliver the message effectively. With its intrecciato nappa dog embroidery, this winsome cover adds a colourful twist to your everyday gadget.

Bottega Veneta Dragee Nappa iPhone case

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2. Dog charms -- a.k.a. conversation pieces

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These charms are a true people pleasure – think animal lovers, elderly family members and jewellery collectors. They come in a myriad shapes and colours, to reflect your unique taste in accessories.

DeGem The Fortune Canine collection 

 

3. Bejewelled powder box

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Good luck is what you want to put your daily essentials on – think your favourite compact powder, pimped up in a gold case and crystal embellished dog silhouettes. How’s that for facing the world with confidence?

Estée Lauder Year of the Dog Powder Compact by Monica Rich Kosann

4. A dog tag for your travels

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Does your heart break a little to be parted from your beloved pooch? This crafted leather tag makes your bag stand out as loud as your puppy love. Its metallic glovetanned texture and glitter edgestain makes it an understated ornament, too.

Coach dog ornament in metallic brick

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5. Not your average 'dog' treats

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Talk about breaking the mould – these dog shaped chocolates fill you with auspicious feelings, and delight your tongue with their Chinese tea infusion like pu-erh, black tea and green tea.

GODIVA assorted chocolate gift box 

6. Walk the dog

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If you’ve reservations about wearing your heart on your sleeve, these dog-emblazoned sneakers will make you think twice. Trot into the year of the dog in this Ace sneaker, featuring embroidered dog patches on white leather.

Gucci Men’s Ace embroidered sneaker

7. Wear your heart on your tie

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Not shy about your love for furry friends? This skinny tie is a fun way to break the ice at meetings, and the sort of masculine, 100% silk talisman to don for closing one business deal after another.

 Paul Smith navy dog motif tie

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8. The good luck dog

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Approach the prosperous year strong with this all-over gold canine pendant. A chubby, barking dog formed with ancient coins, this amulet encapsulates protection and wealth to follow you through the year. 

Poh Kong Lucky Golden Canine Pendant

9. A scarf for your canine fever

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Flowers and graphics are so yesterday – this dog print scarf is the way to express your true colours, as a visual catalog of best-loved pooches in a joyous, multicolour palette.

 Salvatore Ferragamo Chinese New Year Puppies print square scarf

10. A crystal dog for feng shui

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Never underestimate the symbolic power of a table ornament, be it for your coffee table or office desk. With its 849 facets of golden crystal and a clear crystal base inspired by the Huang Jade fans, this sparkling canine is an elegant item to herald the Lunar New Year.

Swarovski Chinese zodiac dog crystal ornament

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11. The sweater warmer than real fur

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Bye-bye, ugly sweaters! Champion team cute sweater with this festive wool number. Emblazoned with a schnauzer intarsia, this quirky top will keep you warm and stylish, and oh-so-lucky! 

Tory Burch Barkley sweater

12. The new statement tee

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Even Versace too, couldn’t resist immortalising her Jack Russell, Audrey, in a red tee, and had to make it extra. The crew neck shirt features studded, Baroque detail and a discreet 3D Medusa treatment on the pooch’s dog tag.

Versace Audrey Capsule men’s T-shirt

13. Walk the dog

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If that’s not enough, women too can get a piece of Donatella’s feisty Audrey, who finds pride of place on a black leather pouch, joining 2 hand-stitched logo patches. The colourful accessory converts from shoulder bag to clutch, in a few changes of straps. 

Versace Audrey patch leather pouch

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14. The paw prints with a lasting impression

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Got a pooch with bagging rights? Honour it with this special edition Mr Bags handbag, a dainty cotton-candy tote in plush lamb leather. A collaborative with the famed Chinese blogger, this structured bag is made more adorable with a pair of paw prints adornment. 

Mr Bags x Longchamp pastel pink tote

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