The Lunar New Year, otherwise known as Chinese New Year, is set to take place on Jan. 22.
This is the Year of the Rabbit, one of the dozen animals that compose the Chinese zodiac. The rabbit is the fourth animal in the Chinese zodiac and, according to some interpretations, is considered the luckiest of the 12 animals. The rabbit symbolizes mercy, elegance and beauty.
Over the past several years, fashion brands have been influenced by the Lunar New Year to create special capsule collections to commemorate the annual affair. This year, brands ranging from Louis Vuitton to Nike have put a sartorial spin on rabbit symbols for special collections.
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Here, a roundup of some of 2023’s Lunar New Year collections. Check back for updates.
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton’s Lunar New Year capsule collection includes a variety of accessories, such as a scarf, beanie, a rabbit cup and a rabbit box. Some of the products feature embroidery of small rabbits and rabbit charms.
New Balance
New Balance is joining in on the Lunar New Year festivities. The sportswear brand is launching eight Lunar New Year-themed sneakers via Atmos. The sneakers feature red and white accents, the celebratory colors of the Lunar New Year.
Nike
The brand is releasing a special colorway of its Nike Dunk Low for the Lunar New Year. Rather than go for the traditional smooth leather, the special-edition sneakers are fitted with a satin overlay, cracked leather toe boxes and quarter panels. The colors include blue, red, teal and yellow.
Jordan Brand
Jordan Brand has joined its Nike counterpart in celebrating the Lunar New Year. The Jordan Luka 1, named after NBA player Luka Dončić, is reimagined in a cream tonal palette and protective TPU overlays in a low-cut design with faded shades of olive accents and red embroidery. While there is no rabbit motif, the Jordan signature logo is done in gold.
Gucci
Gucci annually creates capsule collections for the Lunar New Year, and for 2023 the brand continues with a colorful collection of rabbit-motif merchandise. The collection includes ready-to-wear, bags, shoes and jewelry. Rabbits are woven onto knitwear, embroidered patches and on graphic T-shirts and loafers.
Valentino
Valentino has unveiled its Year of the Rabbit capsule collection for the Lunar New Year with a new campaign featuring brand ambassador Sun Li and her younger sister, actress Sun Yan. The collection features red as the base color palette with products including ready-to-wear and accessories. It features plenty of the Lunar New Year’s signature red color.
Proenza Schouler
Proenza Schouler gets fiery-red with its Lunar New Year collection. The range includes knits, poplin and leather pieces in a saturated red palette. The signature PS1 handbag is offered in a tango red.
8 by Merry Lamb Lamb
8 by Yoox, the in-house brand from Yoox, is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a collaboration from artist Merry Lamb Lamb. Merry Lamb Lamb is a Hong Kong-based artist, and her new collection with 8 by Yoox features products created from upcycled 8 by Yoox pieces. Products range from T-shirts to a bunny ears snowcap.
Burberry
Burberry’s Year of the Rabbit campaign stars actors Qi Xi, Shi Pengyuan and sportswoman Zhao Lina. The exclusive collection features the Thomas Burberry monogram reimagined with rabbit ears. The special monogram is adorned on womenswear, menswear and childrenswear, the signature Lola bag, accessories, cashmere and silk scarves.
Loewe
Loewe is celebrating the Year of the Rabbit with a collection of bags, ready-to-wear and charms adorned with the house’s iconic Bunny ears to welcome The Year of the Rabbit. The Loewe Bunny Bag has been re-imagined and given a special twist. The floppy rabbit ears have been knotted over the Bunny Bag.
Missoma
Missoma has collaborated with Beijing-based creator Savi for Chinise New Years. Each of the 31 pieces the design codes of both houses. The collection is ,ade from recycled metals with responsibly sourced, handcrafted gemstones.
Acne Studios
For the Year of the Rabbit, Acne has created a collection in collaboration with artist Apollinaria Broche. The French-Russian artist is known for working with ceramic sculpture, as well as her use of zoomorphic shapes inspired by antique figurines. The capsule focuses around a story of a lucky rabbit named Bun Bun who can’t help but put a big smile on everyone’s face thanks to its big ears and endearing eyes.
Lanvin
To commemorate the Year of the Rabbit, Lanvin has created Botanica, a capsule collection of men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and inspired by a rabbit protagonist. A cosmic theme is expressed through coloration as well as in symbolic stones and minerals. Botanica launches with a limited worldwide release in Lanvin boutiques and select retailers, and on Lanvin.com this month.
Radley London
Radley London is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a mini collection available. The collection features four styles including the large zip around matinee, bifold purse, Large ziptop grab bag and shoulder bag complete with a dainty chain strap. All accessories are offered in blue and feature details inspired by this The Year of the Rabbit.
Sarah Flint
Sarah Flint has launched a capsule collection, crafted in a custom gold rabbit jacquard that was woven at the renowned textile mill Stephen Walters. The Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture, while the brilliant red hue represents happiness and luck. The Lunar New Year capsule collection includes three styles, the Perfect Mary Jane Pump 70, Perfect Pump 85, and Sacchetto Ballet Flat.
Ferragamo
Ferragamo celebrates the Year of the Rabbit with an edited selection of ready-to-wear styles and iconic accessories. The capsule collection designed by creative director Maximilian Davis features silk foulards, shirts and skirts, a crewneck sweater, a city jacket and soft cotton t-shirts alongside low-top sneakers, the Gancini buckle belt, small leather goods and signature carryalls. The rabbit appears in an enchanting print with peach trees and bamboo leaves. His giant eyes are rendered in high impact graphics placed on bags and card holders.
Dr Martens
The Dr Martens Lunar New Year collection swaps out the brands signature marking for red and gold accents at the welt stitching and the heel loop. They have also the function and versatility of Dr Martens, with a unique colored flare. The 8-eye boot and 3-eye shoe have decked out with matching gold D rings, aglets and laced with a special gold commemorative charm.
Fendi
Fendi’s special collection for the Lunar New Year draws inspiration from the reinterpretation of the Fendi Roma logo created by Marc Jacobs on the occasion of the Baguette bag 25th Anniversary Collection and celebration, which is recolored for the Lunar New Year in white and red. The women’s ready-to-wear collection is characterized by a bold all-over version of the red Fendi Roma logo in the Marc Jacobs declination, with matching accessories and bags. For men’s, Fendi Roma logo appears as a signature on a selection of garments in a palette of white, black and grey denim with accents of red.