The Lunar New Year, a cherished celebration marking the arrival of spring and ushering in the New Year in several cultures around the world, is set to bring in the Year of the Snake on January 29, 2025. The snake is a symbol of wisdom, transformation, and quiet elegance — basically all of the energy we want to manifest in the new year. According to the Chinese zodiac, this serpentine era of us ahead promises a time of reflection, growth, and renewal.
Along with age-old traditions and family feasts being shared in homes all across the globe, it’s also customary during the holiday to give and receive gifts and exchange bright red envelopes with money to lavishly ring in the upcoming year. As always, to celebrate the holiday, our favorite fashion and beauty brands have joined in on the fun, and there’s a lineup of brand new, bold, red, and gold releases adorned with snake motifs. Whether you want to treat someone you love to a luxe gift (psst, Rimowa has a special edition Red Envelope that they hand out every Lunar New Year at their stores) or are looking to bring back red lipstick for yourself (yes, Dior has released a special edition package of their Rouge Dior lipstick again this year), there’s a bit of something for everyone.
Here are some of Teen Vogue’s favorite Lunar New Year fashion and beauty releases, perfect for gifting or treating yourself:
1. Loewe
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Loewe’s Lunar New Year collection is a perfect marriage between high fashion and cultural celebration. The collection features designs with motifs of snakes and clouds, paying homage to the ancient Chinese art of cloisonné. Third-generation Chinese master of enamel, Xiong Songtao, worked with the brand on the capsule collection, which features a stunning contemporary dance video to pair with the products.
2. Tower 28
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