Fashion & Beauty Shopping & Trends

Chinese New Year: Five stylish must-haves

Chinese New Year: Five stylish must-haves

Good fortune, wealth, happiness and longevity: these are the key foundations that symbolise Chinese New Year. People around the world are currently celebrating the Year of the Monkey by honouring ancient traditions.

Cleaning house and discarding unwanted things are the initial activities in the run-up to the beginning of the festivities. After the clean-up, purchasing new clothes to wear during the 15-day celebration period symbolises a fresh start into the New Year. To mark the new beginning in a stylish manner, following are 5 fashion items to add to your closet that should spread good fortune:

1. Beaded prom dress, £235, Karen Millen

Inspired by the colour red symbolising good luck, this exquisite embroidered red dress is from Karen Millen’s 20-piece Lunar New Year capsule collection.

Image 2 Kate Spade Edited2

2. Caution to the wind monkey crossbody, $398, Kate Spade

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey with this adorable crossbody purse. The cheeky little thing is a perfect accessory to complete any outfit with a playful touch. 

3. Prada Arcade bag, £1,800, Prada

This lucky red opulent shoulder bag from Prada’s The Monkey Chatters collection is exclusively dedicated to Chinese New Year 2016.

Image 4 Gucci Edited2

4. Women’s Gucci Tian high-top Sneaker, £380, Gucci

Inspired by traditional Chinese motifs, these high-top sneakers will guide wearers along a delightful trail toward new beginnings and a prosperous Lunar New Year.

Image 5 LV Edited copy

5. Jungle fever square, £210, Louis Vuitton

Bold but ever so chic; be prepared to have some serious jungle fever with Louis Vuitton’s silk scarf. Don’t get yourself into any monkey business by uncompromising with effortless style.

Geneve Anderson

More in Fashion & Lifestyle

Caroline Gardner

Inject some colour into your home with Caroline Gardner’s gorgeous new spring collection

Alexandra Davis

Discovering Smart Dental & Aesthetics, Marylebone’s newest clinic for beautiful smiles

Rebekah Absalom

The top picks from Lush’s new Easter collection

Alexandra Davis
Monica Vinader

Nine timeless gifts for her from luxury jewellery brand Monica Vinader

Alexandra Davis

The top four luxury fragrances to spoil your mum with this Mother’s Day

Alexandra Davis

Everything you need to know about Korean skincare, from Then I Met You founder Charlotte Cho

Alexandra Davis

Three must-visit London restaurants to treat your mum this Mother’s Day

Alexandra Davis

The ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide

Alexandra Davis

The six hottest beauty launches you need to try this month

Alexandra Davis