8 Must-Have Designer Fashion Accessories this Chinese New Year

Luxury brands are introducing a wealth of accessories to celebrate the Year of the Metal Ox

From bold splashes of red and ox-themed emblems to modern minimalism, there is no shortage of designer accessories to elevate your Chinese New Year look this February.

1. Burberry Ox Baseball Cap

Above Burberry Monogram Motif Cotton Twill Ox Baseball Cap

Above Liu Wen in Burberry's latest CNY Capsule Collection

Inspired by nature, Riccardo Tisci's latest capsule brings the ox to centre stage. A universal symbol of strength and perseverance, complete your outfit with this daring ox baseball cap and promise yourself that you will take the bull by the horns in the coming year.

2. Louis Vuitton Tambour with Zodiac-Themed Dials

Above Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon smart watches with Lunar New Year watch face and interchangeable leather straps

Louis Vuitton is introducing a series of new watch faces to celebrate Chinese New Year. Playfully animating your zodiac animal on a wave of monogram flowers, these fun new dials bring out the playful side of cutting-edge technology and are available on the Tambour Horizon connected watch. With interchangeable leather straps to match with your outfit, it is definitely one of the season's most anticipated must-have accessories.

3. Miu Miu Belle Bag

Above Miu Belle Bag in white, light pink and black

Above Miu Belle Bag in Miu Miu's 'Always New, Always Miu' CNY Campaign

Miu Miu's Chinese New Year capsule collection is looking forward with the slogan, 'Always New, Always Miu', with youthful designs that break conventions. This minimal Miu Belle Bag is perfect if you're looking to shake things up this year.

4. Bulgari Lvcea Watch

Above Bvlgari Lvcea with festive red strap

Bulgari's new Lvcea watch brings a touch of red with an exquisite Bordeaux alligator strap and delicate mother-of-pearl intarsia marquetry dial encrusted with diamonds. Bringing an air of sophistication and elegance to any look, style this watch with your favourite cheongsam this Chinese New Year.

5. Saint Laurent Niki Chain Bag

Above Medium Niki Chain Bag in calf leather

Go all out with this cow printed calf leather chain bag! One of the more literal interpretations of this year's Ox theme, this accessory will definitely be a fashion statement and a conversation starter at Chinese New Year reunions.

6. Doraemon x Gucci Small Shoulder Bag

Above Doraemon x Gucci small shoulder bag

Above Doraemon x Gucci campaign celebrates the 50th anniversary of Doraemon

Get into the festive spirit with Doraemon, everyone's favourite childhood robot-cat! This small shoulder bag features Doraemon, playfully posing in its ox outfit, in a classic Gucci design—perfect for collecting red packets and hiding dorayaki pancakes, Doraemon's favourite snack.

7. Mulberry Portobello Tote

Photo 1 of 3 Mulberry Portobello Tote

Photo 2 of 3 Inspired by the interlocking knots found in Chinese good luck charms

Photo 3 of 3 A close-up of the Mulberry Portobello Tote

Mulberry celebrates the Lunar New Year with a new abstract print, inspired by the endless knot, a symbol of longevity and prosperity in Chinese traditions. A simple but eye-catching design, this Portobello tote is sure to bring good luck in the upcoming year.

8. Fendi Baguette Pouch

Above Fendi baguette pouch in red jacquard fabric and embroidered with FF motif

Above Lawrence Wong for Fendi's Limited Chinese New Year capsule collection

Clean, compact and striking with its red jacquard fabric, this iconic Fendi baguette design has been given a lunar new year makeover. As spotted on actor Lawrence Wong, the cross-body bag can be styled against monochrome colours for a modern interpretation of a festive look.

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