Luxury Chinese New Year Outfit Inspirations for a Fashionable Celebration

Hi Huneybees,

Embrace the shift from Radiant Rooster to Dazzling Dragon this Lunar New Year with these captivating luxury brand collaborations. Dive into the festive spirit and start your celebratory shopping!

KENZO LUNAR NEW YEAR COLLECTION 2024

The KENZO Lunar New Year Collection, curated by the Artistic Director Nigo, presents an extensive range of ready-to-wear items adorned with vibrant, retro-inspired depictions of the dragon. From various accessories to apparel for both men and women, including gender-neutral options, KENZO ensures a delightful experience during this festive season.

Given the dragon's historical significance as a symbol of auspiciousness, imperial power, and good fortune, the collection pays tribute to this enduring element of Chinese culture and echoes the timeless graphic patterns evident throughout KENZO's creative legacy.

Embracing the cultural significance of the number "8" as the luckiest digit in China, the collection playfully incorporates it into denim, woven, knit, and jersey garments, as well as accessories. The assortment is completed with stylish and whimsical accessories such as a small pouch, card holder, baseball cap, and keyring, all featuring Lunar New Year dragon graphics through stamping or embroidery.

LOEWE JADE COLLECTION

Renowned for its exquisite beauty and enduring nature, jade held a significance surpassing even that of gold, symbolizing virtues such as goodness, intelligence, prosperity, and luck. LOEWE's Jade collection pays homage to the masterful art of carving, spanning from ancient to contemporary times. This assortment encompasses bags, charms, and fine jewelry dedicated to the intricate craftsmanship and diverse colors found in Chinese jade sculptures. The collection's campaign, lensed by David Sims, features Chinese actress and Global Brand Ambassador Yang Mi.

Jade, with its subtle hues, mysterious veining, and lustrous sheen, boasts a rich history in China, serving ceremonial, ornamental, and practical purposes for millennia. To mark the Lunar New Year in February, LOEWE collaborated with master jade carvers Xiaojin Yin, Qijing Qiu, and Lei Cheng. Each expert crafted a series of five limited-edition pendants, individually hand-carved and mounted on an 18-carat gold chain.

Xiaojin Yin's Emerald Green pendant, depicting a cabbage with a cricket perched atop, holds cultural significance as bok choy, a cultivated Chinese vegetable, symbolizes wealth and abundance. Qijing Qiu's Light Mauve pendant features an eggplant, believed to resemble a hat-wearing high-ranking official, symbolizing status and success. Lei Cheng's Spring Jade pendant, a pea pod adorned with a snail, carved from near-flawless jade, symbolizes fertility, abundance, and luck.

Extending the rare craft of the pendant series, LOEWE introduces a collection of Flamenco Purse Mini bags. Inspired by the hues of carefully chosen antique jade carvings, colors such as Emerald Green, Dark Brick, Spring Jade, Sugar Yellow, Dark Khaki, and Light Mauve grace these bags. The Flamenco bags, with their orb-like shape and ruched nappa leather, house a special inside pocket containing a precious ring of jade stone in a matching color, symbolizing good luck for the approaching new year.

MCM x BAPE COLLECTION

This Lunar New Year, the renowned German luxury fashion house MCM collaborates once again with the trailblazing Japanese streetwear giant *A BATHING APE® (BAPE®), creating a highly anticipated capsule that is a must-have for fashion enthusiasts and contemporary streetwear followers who adopt a style approach transcending seasons, gender, and age.

Building on the excitement generated by their inaugural collaboration in 2019, these two iconic brands join forces anew to redefine the aesthetics and attitude of luxury streetwear, commemorating the Year of the Dragon for the first time.

Infused with an inspiring blend of style, individuality, and an unrestrained spirit of innovation, this much-anticipated collaboration elevates the realm of luxury streetwear by marrying MCM's rich heritage of artisanship and mobility with BAPE®'s dynamic creativity.

Featuring MCM's iconic silhouettes, including ready-to-wear, the Boston, the handheld pouch, and more, the collection showcases a bold exploration of patterns, playful graphic applications, and the fusion of BAPE®'s infamous shark motif with MCM's signature Visetos. At the heart of the collaboration, the notorious BAPE STA™ logo takes center stage, adorned with a golden dragon, embodying unapologetic confidence and irreverent style for the new year.

Aside from the exclusive Lunar New Year collaboration, don't miss MCM's SS24 collection, a testament to the brand's reclaimed iconoclastic ethos. Titled "Made for Movement," the collection reimagines accessories for expanded versatility, featuring innovative materials. Ready-to-wear embraces comfortable urban sportswear in travel-ready, wrinkle-free fabrics, transcending conventional workwear and leisurewear classifications for any occasion. Exploring MCM's heritage since 1976, the collection deconstructs the classic Visetos pattern into iconic Laurel and Diamond motifs, MCM lettering, and the signature Cognac colorway. Focusing on size and scale, these design codes forge a new visual identity, bridging the past and future as a badge of independence for today's value-driven consumer—a true Zeitgeist.

FENDI X FRGMT x POKEMON

Pokemon enthusiasts will be eager to capture Fendi's capsule collection, cleverly featuring the dragon-type characters Dratini, Dragonair, and Dragonite from the Japanese franchise.

This collaboration involves the Italian luxury label, The Pokemon Company, and Fragment (FRGMT) – the streetwear line by Japanese designer and musician Hiroshi Fujiwara, known as the godfather of streetwear.

Spanning across Fendi's bag lineup, from the Peekaboo to the iconic Baguette and the less-known By The Way Mini, the Pokemon characters introduce a vibrant burst of color to the brand's classic brown and tobacco palette. This lively theme extends to men's accessories, ready-to-wear items, scarves, and jewelry.

A standout in the collection is the beaded Baguette, adorned with intricate beadwork forming the FF motif and depicting Pokemon in all three evolutionary stages. Enhanced with an FF clasp featuring metal wings and a multicolored beaded fringe, this piece is a true collector's item.

BOTTEGA VENETA

Deviating from a literal approach in its Chinese New Year capsule collection, the Italian luxury brand has opted to infuse a celebratory flair into some of its renowned bags by incorporating vibrant color schemes and intricate details reminiscent of dragon "scales."

The brand skillfully integrated dragon elements into its distinctive Intrecciato weave pattern, particularly in the Sardine, Andiamo, and Jodie bags. A subtle observation is necessary to catch the protruding spikes and the dragon-tail handle adorning the Mini Jodie. Additionally, dragon-inspired earrings with spikes and a matching necklace are also part of the collection.

MOSCHINO

Marking the occasion, the Italian fashion house pays tribute to Bubble and Bobble, the beloved dragon characters from the vintage Japanese arcade game created by Taito in 1986. The celebratory collection includes dresses, T-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, and shoes adorned with the cheerful twin brothers and their eclectic group of friends.

MAX MARA CHINESE NEW YEAR COLLECTION

Max Mara joyously commemorates Lunar New Year 2024 through an enchanting narrative featuring Max the Dragon and his faithful companion, Little Ted. Their adventurous journey unfolds in the scenic landscapes of Fjords and wildflower meadows. The wardrobe showcased draws inspiration from the traditional festivities of Chinese New Year, displaying a lively palette of red hues and floral prints evocative of Scandinavian wildflower gardens.

This selection is not only influenced by the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations but also draws from the captivating realm of "Scandidragon," the mythical hero in ancestral tales embraced by our stylish protagonists, Max the Dragon and Little Ted. From this harmonious blend of fashion flights and folkloric fantasies emerges a collection infused with the romance of fjords and the majestic splendor of Chinese New Year celebrations.

Max Mara presents a meticulously curated array of pieces in timeless black and vibrant scarlet. The lineup includes a short Teddy Bear Coat and other glamorous jackets in rich red tones, featuring linings dedicated to the Year of the Dragon. Printed shirts and floral knitwear pay homage to Scandinavian wildflower garlands, while shiny brooches add the finishing touch to this captivating ensemble.

COACH

In celebration of the event, the American fashion brand enlisted the talents of Chinese artist Lian Yang to infuse traditional Chinese art forms and imagery into its Year of the Dragon collection. Hailing from Beijing, Yang incorporates the ancient technique of mineral rock painting into her artistic practice.

For Coach, she delved into this art form, crafting a dragon print that incorporates symbolic elements such as clouds and lotus flowers. This unique design is featured on selected ready-to-wear items. The whimsical creature gracefully adorns the New Year Rogue 25 with a Dragon and graces the packaging of the Micro Box Set, which includes four mini Coach bags.

TOD'S 2024 YEAR OF THE DRAGON COLLECTION

Tod's introduces a special 2024 Year of the Dragon Collection, drawing inspiration from the Chinese zodiac to commemorate the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities. The Italian brand's iconic leather accessories, now in rich burgundy tones, showcase a distinctive double dragon motif as a nod to the approaching new year. Crafted with meticulous Italian expertise, the collection combines soft leather and contrasting color stitching details, welcoming the arrival of Spring and celebrating the Chinese New Year with signature silhouettes.

This exclusive collection comprises three of Tod’s shoes – the Gommino Bubble, Tod’s sneaker, and Tod’s leather loafer – each adorned with a double dragon motif surrounding Tod’s logo on their inner soles. Additionally, the iconic Tod’s Shopping Bag features a double dragon motif on its internal leather pouch. The collection extends to include matching leather charms featuring the dragon’s head and Tod’s scented candle for a fragrant home ambiance.

LORO PIANA 2024 LUNAR NEW YEAR CAPSULE COLLECTION

For those who appreciate subtlety in ushering in good fortune, the Italian brand's pastel Capsule Collection offers an ideal choice. Paying homage to the dragon, symbolizing power, good luck, and wisdom for the 2024 Lunar New Year, the collection incorporates details inspired by oriental culture. Embroidered or stylized dragon motifs grace clothing and accessories crafted with Maison's exclusive yarns, including Baby Cashmere, Cashmere double, eco cashmere moulinè, and Sea Island cotton jersey.

Presented in a refined palette of pastel colors, ranging from lilac to pink and pale blue to aquamarine, notable pieces from the Capsule Collection include the Elbert jacket, the Halona cape, the Extra Pocket bag, the Baseball Hat, and feminine garments adorned with the timeless Lunar Paisley print. The Summer Walk suede shoes are elegantly enhanced with a dragon charm. The Collection is complemented by the Spagna Jacket for both men and women, along with t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, scarves, and soft stuffed toy dragons.

DELVAUX

Renowned as the world's oldest fine leather luxury goods company, the Belgian luxury brand has infused an endearing charm into its Cool Box bag. Constructed from soft Taurillon calfskin featuring two-tone embossed leather marquetry, this special Chinese New Year edition boasts a delicate pink hue, aptly named Bloom, and is adorned with a dragon silhouette. The bag is further distinguished by two top handles and the signature D-buckle, completing this whimsically quirky piece.

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Introducing The Highly Coveted CONVERSE Chuck Taylor All Star Mono Weave Sneaker Collection

Hi Huneybees,

CONVERSE has always been part and parcel of my life, wearing the white sneakers for school and today, writing and featuring them on Huney'Z World to share with you guys. 

Their comfortable Chuck Taylor sneakers, especially the high cut ones have already been widely known and worn. 

But seeing their latest launch, I can only say they have created a signature CONVERSE look with the highly coveted and Asia-Pacific exclusive "Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Mono Weave sneaker collection". 

The weaving detail reminds me of those Bottega bags, rising the sneakers to another level, by creatively reimagining the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette with the striking hand-woven, structural design in several colors for easy matching. 

The sneakers feature a highly technical one-piece upper, constructed using interlocking fabric strips to create a modern, premium look. It is offset with a clean, solid white midsole and toecap, white accent details in the heel loops, laces and ankle piping. 

Also not forgetting the leather branding on the iconic Chuck Taylor logo patch and tongue labels to complete the sneakers’ stylish aesthetic.

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Mono Weave Sneaker collection is now available in white and black at Converse stores in ION Orchard, NEX and Vivo City Shopping Mall at a suggested retail price $149.90 SGD. Better start shopping for yours!

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Swiss Luxury Watch Brand - BEDAT & C⁰

Hi Huneybees,

Recently, I was at the launch of BEDAT & C⁰ .  In conjunction with Wisma Atria's unveiling as a mall dedicated to luxury timepieces, Swiss luxury brand BEDAT & C⁰ exhibited their signature collections and Novelties 2012 collection inspired by the Art Deco movement.

BEDAT & Co, a Swiss watchmaker, achieved prominence through its intricacy in craftsmanship and purity of style. Our commitment to and collaboration with the best ateliers of Switzerland’s Jura Valley insures that the BEDAT & C⁰ brand maintains the highest standards of master horology.

On October 8th 1996, Christian and his mother Simone Bédat found BEDAT & C° and in 1997 , they present their first collections at the Basel Show: N°3, N°7  Ref. 304 and Ref. 314 are an immediate success and are still the best-selling models to this day. BEDAT & C° was one of the pioneer on diamond setting in steel case.

The watches are named by numbers and you ask: "Why Are The BEDAT & C° Watches Called By Numbers?"

The names of the collections were an integral part of this approach and were chosen to reinforce these values. Each number corresponds to a philosophy or a specific aesthetic appearance.

Within the watchmaking world, watch names are rarely consistent with the timepiece itself or with the brand. That is why all BEDAT & C° collections carry numbers. Representing a unique phenomenon within the watch business, this naming principle gives the watch lines a definite form of cohesion.

In addition, In addition, numbers offer many other advantages in that they are easy to memorize, universal and pronounceable in all languages. Moreover, they embody powerful symbolism. For example, the figure eight, which is both the BEDAT & C° logo and the name of the collection of round watches, is the symbol of infinity. It is often represented by an hourglass.

Timelessness
The numbers do not follow on from each other and are not associated with any particular chronological order. The first BEDAT & C° collection is thus not called N°1, which was created well after N°3 and N°7. At BEDAT & C°, numbers are timeless.

It is impossible to say whether a watch is more recent than another, not only because of their style, but also because of their name.

No 3 Collection features a “tonneau” shape that is curved 6 o’clock and 12 o’clock.The number three symbolizes perfection, totality. Many religions use ternary symbolism: the Holy Trinity, the Wise Men and Jesus’ resurrection three days after his death are just a few of the thousands of examples in the Bible. The “three gems” are the pillars of faith for Buddhists. In the Kabbalistic tradition, three is the unity of all things, the mystery of intellectual initiation.

No 2 Collection is both timeless and resolutely contemporary, two aspects that are complementary and indeed inseparably entwined within the BEDAT & C° philosophy. Embodying the quintessence of the brand values, The new No2 stems from the graphic interplay of two ellipses, a graphic design reminiscent of jewellery.
No 2 stands for union, for the meeting of two connected elements and most specifically in philosophy, for two complementary principles. It is a positive number in the Chinese culture and the ideograms often appear twice in conceiving brand names. It sounds like the word for “easy” in Cantonese. “2” also stands for the Yin, a symbol of femininity and imagination.

No 7 Collection offers various takes on the rectangular shape, curved at 3 and 9 o’clock, encompassing elegant and swiss sophisticated watches. The number seven symbolized eternal life in Ancient Egypt, standing for a complete cycle. It lies at the core of many superstitions and also expresses various stages of maturity and passing generations. It represents thought, hindsight, and awareness. Individuals are led to consider the impact of their actions. The number also conjures up the legendary wonders of the world.

No 1 Collection is square-shaped and curved at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock. The figure one is often the symbol of man standing upright, of the beginning, of the point of departure, of the base. It represents the beginning, self-affirmation through action and matter. The 18th century French philosopher Pascal wrote that “the whole universe is contained within Oneness”.

No 8 Collection encompasses original round -shaped cases. It represents sophisticated Swiss watch style and they come in a choice of two appealing sizes design. The figure eight is a universal symbol of perfection and infinity. It is the number of cosmic equilibrium, meaning the order of the universe, the harmony between the earthly kingdom and the heavenly kingdom. The figure eight is the BEDAT & C° emblem. Symbolizing prosperity and luck, it also represents the hourglass and infinity.

Raising a notch in its creativity and artistic achievements, BEDAT & C⁰ novelties 2012 reflect the continual excellence in craftsmanship and exquisite Art Deco designs. The new creations being launch include Ref 823.020.909. This delicate timepiece is the brand’s first creation to offer an interchangeable central attachment, with the choice of alligator strap or milles mailes bracelet.

This charming ladies’ watch is finished with a combination of mother-of-pearl guilloche dial and a unique diamond set at the center, rotating along with the minute hand. It is perfect to represent BEDAT & Co’s feminine traditions, with a round-shaped case decorated by subtle diamonds carefully placed on the central attachment lugs.

The exceptionally intrinsic and dazzling designs of the Haute Joaillerie Extravaganza collection are definitely a joy to behold. Adding an extension to the Extravaganza collection, BEDAT & Co epitomized its Art Deco spirit through the highlights of the stunning Ref 887.

This ever-sophisticated Extravaganza Ref 887 definitely wins the heart of haute-jewellery aficionados with its aesthetic trend-setting design of a radiating floral that sparkles with dazzling diamonds. The unique rotating diamond at its 6 o’clock position sets this piece aside from the rest. Equipped with a mechanical hand-winding personalized BEDAT & C⁰ movement, it ensures that Ref 887 is as much haute horlogerie as it is jewellery.

A watch that I liked is the No. 8 watch that came with an exclusive Bottega Veneta leather strap. Not only does the strap has the signature Bottega Veneta pleats, on the back of the watch also shows that the strap is leather on both side and check out the back of the watch face.

More information can be found at their official website and you can purchase the watches at Dickson Watch & Jewellery in Singapore.

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