Lunar New Year Wrap-Up: Celebrating Bold Style and New Beginnings
This week, it's all things Lunar New Year as we embrace fresh beginnings and the Year of the Snake. We're highlighting pieces that symbolise strength, renewal, and elegance—perfectly capturing the spirit of the season and adding a touch of luxury to your wardrobe.
Looking like a million bucks
This Saturday, Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland will host the highly anticipated TAB Karaka Millions, a premier event that combines world-class racing with an array of unique cultural experiences. With over $5 million in stakes, including three races with purses exceeding $1 million, the centrepiece of the evening is the $1.5 million TAB Karaka Millions 3YO. Attendees will have the chance to compete in a race-day favourite, the Style Spotter Competition, with a grand prize for the most stylish race-day look, while the Boys Get Paid punters club will inject the track with their unmistakable energy and passion for betting. For those seeking an unexpected experience, the Grand Tour Stables offers an array of attractions, including a secret rave room and a wagering clairvoyant. The evening will conclude with the Birdcage Bash, a high-energy afterparty featuring a light show, live music and DJs to dance the night away.
Embrace timeless elegance
If a timeless piece of jewellery is what you’re after, look no further. Patridge's new release designs celebrate the elegance and mystique of the snake, crafted with meticulous attention to detail. From the Ruby and Diamond Set Snake Pendant on Chain to the Yellow Gold and Platinum Pendant and the Yellow Gold Snake Medallion with 8 Argyle Pink™ diamonds, each piece is a symbol of refinement and significance. Taking up to 20 hours to create, these pieces blend luxury and cultural meaning, making them the perfect gift for someone special to mark a milestone or embrace the spirit of the Year of the Snake.
Elegance meets rain
In Chinese culture, the Snake embodies elegance and a touch of mystery—a symbol that resonates beautifully with the essence of the Year of the Snake. In true Auckland style, an umbrella is a must-have accessory, so why not elevate your rainy-day look with the limited-edition Year of the Snake Blunt umbrella? Designed to make a statement, this chic umbrella features a stunning array of orchids, cacti, peonies, and tazetta daffodils—flowers that symbolize good fortune and fresh beginnings. It's the perfect companion for embracing 2025's "new year, new me" energy in style.
Lunar New Year chic
From luxury brands to high-street retailers, many are unveiling exclusive capsule collections inspired by the elegance and mystique of the Year of the Snake. Balenciaga marks the occasion with a campaign featuring actress Zhang Xiaofei, singer and actress Yang Chaoyue, and model Bing Bing Liu, who showcase the brand’s Lunar New Year series alongside standout pieces from the Spring 2025 collection. The classic patched monogram perfectly embodies Balenciaga’s modern take on tradition.
Meanwhile, Max Mara beautifully fuses tradition with modern design, embodying the snake’s symbolism of elegance, mystery, and wisdom in Chinese culture. The refined silhouettes, complemented by a bold pop of red, have us eagerly anticipating the striking colour that will no doubt be taking over our feeds.
In keeping with its tradition of celebrating Chinese New Year, Hublot has created an intricate rendition of the snake that spans from the dial to the case and even includes detailing in the strap. A masterpiece of artistry and luxury, this piece symbolises fresh beginnings and timeless elegance, making it the perfect way to welcome the Year of the Snake with style and sophistication.
Sssimply elegant for the ‘Year of the Snake'
In honour of the ‘Year of the Snake,’ Vivienne Westwood’s jewellery collection slithers onto the scene with a knotted snake motif, intricately detailed scales and all. Each limited-edition watch is individually numbered, with a dial that showcases a snake elegantly coiling around the house’s iconic orb. And stealing the spotlight is the Albane Ring, where a golden snake wraps around your finger as if it was always meant to be there, embodying wisdom, elegance, and adaptability. This collection is a perfect fusion of artistry and symbolism, designed to make a statement.
A dainty tribute to the New Year
Karen Walker’s latest collection takes inspiration from the animals of the zodiac, transforming them into dainty, finely detailed necklaces. Each design captures the essence of the zodiac animal with delicate artistry, making it a perfect way to celebrate the new year or honour someone special in your life. Whether you're gifting a piece to mark a milestone or looking for a timeless token of love and admiration, these necklaces are a chic, personal way to carry the energy of the zodiac with you wherever you go.
A playful take on serpentine glamour
Kate Spade’s Lunar Collection blends bold snake motifs with feminine elegance. The Shining Snake Statement Wrap Ring features black and gold textures, pearls, and floral details, while the Sammy Snake Flap Chain Crossbody and Snake-Inspired Tote Bag combine colourful floral patterns with snake designs for chic, practical accessories. The Snake Hoop Earrings add a romantic touch with sparkling stones and heart-shaped accents. With nature-inspired elements, bold contrasts, and refined glamour, this collection is perfect for those looking to make a stylish statement.
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