With Chinese New Year (CNY) around the corner, it is time to get your festive wardrobe ready. But if you are a last minute shopper, you don’t have to worry as there are a few fashion brands that offer great options of CNY outfits for those who need to shop in a hurry. From traditional Cheongsams to modern festive fashion, these brands have plenty of CNY clothing, shoes, bags and accessories available for you to create a unique and stylish look that will make you stand out from the crowd this Chinese New Year.
We have compiled some of the latest fashion and stylish new designs by fashion brands such as Carlo-Rino, Charles & Keith, Cotton On, H&M, HABIB, Levi’s, Mell by Melinda Looi, Monki, Oakley, Pandora, Pomelo, Pedro, Ray-ban, Under Armour, Uniqlo, Timberland, Triumph and WYNKA, so you can shop now to make sure you look your best this Chinese New Year!
CARLO-RINO
Celebrate the Chinese New Year in style with Carlo-rino’s exclusive CNY collections. The Orion Collection features a selection of handbags and footwear with timeless designs and modern accents, while the Logoram collection features a line of bags that are simple and elegant with an iconic legacy print.
The Carlo Rino Orion and Logogram Collection is available in stores and online at carlorino.net.
CHARLES & KEITH
Celebrating 2023’s zodiac animal, the rabbit, Charles & Keith presents a fun, feminine, and cheerful collection of leather goods including shoes and bags, featuring pearlescent bunnies embellished on a background of black, green, pink and cream tweed, to help you stay fashionable and stylish during this festive season.
Charles & Keith’s Lunar New Year collection is available in stores and online at charleskeith.com.
COTTON ON
Step into the new year full of festive cheer and zany contrast with Cotton On’s latest collection that features Warner Bros.’s iconic rabbit Bugs Bunny. Get yourself a unique look with this ear-risistable collection with traditional Lunar New Year patterns and zany Bugs Bunny graphics for a perfect balance of modern and traditional.
Cotton On x Bugs Bunny collection is available in stores and online at cottonon.com.
H&M
Looking for something special to wear this festive season? Look no further than H&M’s Lunar New Year collection! Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with vibrant festive elements infused into the latest trends & timeless classics. Enjoy the festive season with unique moments of self-love, music and play, and express your style in your own way.
H&M’s 2023 Lunar New Year collection is available in stores and online at hm.com.
HABIB
Get set to sparkle this Lunar New Year with HABIB Oro Italia 916 Collection! With an exclusive range of earrings, pendants and necklaces that are inspired by the festive elements of the Lunar New Year such as lantern, firecrackers, fireworks, abacus, these pieces are a perfect way to add a touch of vibrance and elegance to your CNY ensemble. Crafted with the highest quality gold, these pieces are finished with a modern cataphoresis lacquer to give them a unique colour.
Shop these latest CNY pieces from the HABIB Oro Italia 916 Collection in stores or online at habibjewels.com.
LEVI’S
Levi’s Lunar New Year collection for 2023 contains a high dose of relaxed proportions and oversized baggy styles that ensures maximum comfort. The vibrant youthful looks pair with individual styling, embodying authentic self-expression. The major theme is taking varsity vibes up a notch with bold letters and pops of colour for mix and match. Silhouettes are much more mixed up this season, with loose and relaxed combining with slimmer fitting layers. Textures have a much more lived-in feel.
Ranging between RM119 to RM539, the Levi’s 2023 Lunar New Year collection is available in all Levi stores nationwide and online purchase at levi.com.my.
MELL BY MELINDA LOOI
Malaysia’s prominent fashion designer, Melinda Looi has created a Lunar New Year collection that is both modern and stylish under her subline, Mell by Melinda Looi. The Mell Festive collection features designer pieces that are affordable yet still luxurious. With its modern designs and stylish fabrics, this collection is sure to make you stand out during the Lunar New Year celebrations. Whether you’re looking for something traditional or something more modern, the Mell Festive collection has something for you.
The Mell Festive collection is available online at mell.com.my, Shopee and in-store at Parkson Elite, Pavillion KL (Level 4).
MONKI
Monki’s Lunar New Year collection is here to make sure you look your best with its attention-grabbing colours and playful prints. From soft sweatshirts to puff sleeve cardigans, vests and mini skirts, these vibrant pieces will let you express your uniqueness while standing out. Make a statement in head-turning reds and pinks with their playful rabbit placement print plus additional heart prints.
Get your hands on Monki’s Lunar New Year designs for the perfect festive look this season – available in stores and online at ZALORA.
OAKLEY
Oakley releases its 2023 Lunar New Year Collection which includes iconic styles like Frogskins A with Prizm Ruby lenses, alongside EVZero Path with Prizm Trail Torch lenses. Both styles are accentuated by matte black frames with clear tactile gloss, adorned with the Oakley logo in satin gold. This exclusive frame treatment is a nod to the rabbit’s friendly and vigilant nature. Both Frogskins A and EVZero Path come in special Lunar New Year packaging, including custom microbags, cases, and a traditional red paper envelope, all adorned with the festive Oakley Rabbit logo.
The 2023 Oakley Lunar New Year Collection is available in selected Oakley stores and authorised Oakley resellers.
PANDORA
Pandora’s new Chinese New Year charms collection offers a unique mix of iconic symbols that represent prosperity & good fortune. From the Rabbit to Mahjong to the Red Envelope, you can find the perfect charm that embodies your festive spirit and celebrates this special occasion. Get your lucky charm now and make this CNY extra special!
The Pandora Chinese New Year charms collection is available in stores and online at pandora.net/en-my.
PEDRO
Stand out in style effortlessly with Pedro’s exclusive CNY capsule collection! Featuring a family of rabbits running in a circle with one rabbit in the middle, this whimsical print is the perfect symbol of reunion and prosperity. Choose from a wide range of shoes, bags and accessories to show off your festive style.
The PEDRO Lunar New Year 2023 Collection is available in stores and online at pedroshoes.com.
POMELO
Pomelo’s Lunar New Year 2023 collection features stunning, oriental styles in auspicious hues of red, pink, and champagne gold. Highlights include stylish silhouettes inspired by the classic Qipao, modern-detailed blouses, and ditsy floral pieces that you can buy as a set or mix-and-match them yourself. To commemorate the Year of the Rabbit, Pomelo has also collaborated with iconic Sanrio character My Melody to present an ultra-kawaii Pomelo x My Melody collection, featuring a line-up of casual chic pieces inspired by the lovely bunny.
Between 13 Jan – 23 Jan 2023, customers stand to enjoy up to 50% off on thousands of products on the Pomelo App and online at pomelofashion.com, with no minimum spend, as well as additional savings from vouchers of up to 20% off with a minimum spend of RM 330. For customers who prefer to shop in-store at 1 Utama Shopping Centre, selected items are also going at up to 50% off with exclusive store-wide deals.
RAY-BAN
Ray-Ban celebrates the Year of the Rabbit with two limited edition eyewear – one sun, RB4391D and one optical frame, RX5411D. Both incorporates the lucky festivity colours of red and gold in contemporary designs while preserving tradition. A dedicated rabbit graphic on both temple tip, making them sleek and stealthy. It comes with a special Chinese New Year packaging in a Ray-Ban red box and case with a dedicated sleeve, designed by new generation Shanghainese Graffiti artist, Morecrew.
The Ray-Ban’s limited edition eyewear for Lunar New Year is available in selected Ray-Ban stores and authorised Ray-Ban resellers.
TIMBERLAND
Step into the New Year with Timberland’s Lunar New Year capsule collection! This bold, all-gender style is inspired by a rabbit’s agility and energy, and takes the iconic yellow boot to a whole new level. Featuring the classic 6-Inch Boot with unique rabbit detailing, plus an exclusive collage print element on all apparel pieces, this bold, energetic capsule collection is guaranteed to make you stand out!
Timberland’s Lunar New Year collection is available at in stores and online at LazMall.
TRIUMPH
Triumph is introducing their 2023 CNY Collection ‘Your Lucky New Year’ that consists of their iconic Aqua Collection specially for the year of the rabbit. Now with new lightweight designs in festive styles, the Aqua Collection features a line of non-wired, breathable lingerie designed to give a lift with a push up innovation.
Discover the full range of the Triumph Aqua collection at my.triumph.com or drop by a Triumph boutique near you for a fitting today.
UNDER ARMOUR
Beat the heat and stay comfy with the UA Lunar New Year Long Sleeves and Tees that are perfect for all-day wear. Made from premium fabric that is super-soft, these shirts are embroidered with the lucky coin to symbolise luck and fortune. Pair with the new UA HOVR Phantom 3 Lunar New Year Edition Running Shoes that are perfect for long and everyday runs.
The Under Armour Lunar New Year Collection is available in stores and online at underarmour.com.my.
UNIQLO
This Chinese New Year, UNIQLO collaborates with Astro to feature the satellite television provider’s CNY 2023 mascot, Wang Tu (旺兔) on its UTme! t-shirts and tote bags. Customisation of these items with stickers of Wang Tu in nine different and lovable expressions is available at UNIQLO DA Square and Fahrenheit 88.
WYNKA
WYNKA, a Borneo-based clothing brand, presents an elegant collection inspired by old world glamour, paying tribute to long-standing oriental traditions and aesthetics. Themed ‘Double Happiness’, it features an array of vintage velvets, unconventional colours, and multifaceted layering of textures and details.
Unique to the collection are specially designed WYNKA 喜喜 charity t-shirts. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of these unisex t-shirts will be donated to S.O.S. Kids Kuching, an organisation who helps critically sick children. The t-shirts emblazoned with a full embroidered design on its front are priced at RM299. WYNKA’s Chinese New Year collection is available on wynkaborneo.com.
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