This Lunar New Year, let us all make a pact to move on from novelty graphics and obvious red-for-the-sake-of-red moments. Lucky us, this year some brands are leaning into symbolism, craftsmanship, and pieces you’ll actually want to keep wearing long after the red lanterns and calligraphy paintings are packed away. From travel staples to collectable pens and statement sneakers, here’s where to shop this festive season.
With equestrian codes already woven into the brand’s DNA, Ferragamo doesn’t feel the need to shout for Lunar New Year. With the holiday and Valentine's Day being adjacent to one another, the House strategically combines the two occasions into a single seasonal release. Across ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, and accessories, classic and timeless pieces do the heavy lifting. When your heritage already speaks the language of the Year of the Horse, doing less is perfection.
Montblanc approaches the Year of the Horse through time and ink (and bags, but we have enough of those on this list); two things that naturally lend themselves to reflection and new beginnings. The Star Legacy Moonphase Limited Edition 1786 welcomes the season with a burgundy glacier-patterned dial and moonphase complication, mirroring the end of winter and the start of a new lunar cycle. The Meisterstück writing instruments, on the other hand, from the Solitaire Golden Hour Ballpoint to the Burgundy Red LeGrand Fountain Pen, reaffirm the ritual of self-reflection by putting pen to paper. Understated and symbolic, these are the pieces to carry with you into new beginnings.
COS marks the arrival of the Year of the Horse with a limited-edition spring capsule that teases the festive mood. Hand-drawn horse motifs trot stealthily across the collection, from calligraphy-styled scarves to pockets of soft wool layers to cotton-jacquard socks, leaving a trail of vibrant spring tones and grounded neutrals. While rooted in the spirit of the New Year, the collection isn’t tied to the occasion. These are elevated basics you can easily fold into your everyday rotation and keep wearing long after the season passes.
TUMI’s Year of the Horse capsule feels right on theme for anyone looking for a new bag this season. The equestrian-inspired details show up across their selections, with embossed horse motifs, bridle-style trims, contrast stitching, and even a collectible lucky horseshoe coin tucked into select styles. It’s subtle enough to use year-round, but meaningful enough to mark the start of a new chapter, especially if your 2026 resolution involves more movement, travel, or just stat-padding your pedometer.
Onitsuka Tiger’s Lunar New Year limited-edition Mexico 66 sneaker proves festive design can be subtle, considered, and actually wearable. The Year of the Horse comes through in texture and detail: a faux fur heel referencing a horse’s mane, cream and red tones with gold lace hardware cutting through. Somehow, the tiny “Tiger” script on the heel tab tones down the year of the horse vibe just enough. Close your eyes for a second and imagine it without a red carpet, backdrop, or tassel props, and it fits right into their usual selections; we'd barely call it a “CNY shoe.” Celebratory without being too literal, it’s a sneaker you’ll want to keep wearing long after the celebrations.
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