Esquire's insight on exciting Chinese New Year collections
Textured beige tops are displayed along navy jackets and of course, your choice of red in a padded shirt, turtleneck or dress. There is a unisex quality about the collection. Apart from the dress, many items could be taken off and worn regardless of what gender it may have been intended for.
COS was all about indulgence and luxury with their limited-edition collection. Not narrowing the clientele, the collection offers looks across menswear, womenswear and childrenswear. In true COS style, customers won’t be surprised by the brands use of extended proportions in their billowy jumpers with ribbed sleeves and corduroy trousers.
Dunhill introduces their limited edition Concours collection to usher in the Chinese New Year. Featuring red leather pieces you first saw on the Autumn/Winter 18 runway show in Paris, the Concours range consists of individually hand-stitched panels of soft calfskin.
Inspired by classic British car interiors, these beautifully engineered pieces include a large tote, folio and a small zip pouch – a gentleman’s essentials.
You’ll also find an elevated puffer-style jacket in caramel brown and black.
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Versace’s capsule collection for the Year of the Pig features ready-to-wear and accessories for both men and women.
Silk shirts, T-shirts, track suits, leather bags and pouches are emblazoned with a hand-drawn motif inspired by the protagonist of the 2019 Lunar New Year.
Of course, each piece is enriched with the classic Versace details in a gold tone. Versace’s signature Barocco, Medusa and coin print depicts the star of the Year of the Pig.
Images courtesy of Versace
Levi’s chose to present their Chinese New Year collection alongside Malaysian-born actor Lawrence Wong with the theme of “nowstalgia”. Merging reminiscent streetwear trends with a refreshing twist on red, you’ll find lychee red camouflage print on hooded jumpers and a new take on a classic plaid shirt. As an added touch, you may notice some subtle hints of Chinese symbols and words of prosperity imprinted on the men’s hoodie. A stand-out piece is their fusion shirt of the both red camo print and red plaid.
We can’t talk about Levi’s without obviously mentioning their signature jeans. This season it’s all about the details with these special edition jeans stitched in gold threading and finished with a black leather patch. Retailing at RM359, The 512™ Slim Taper black jeans and 502™ Taper blue denim Jeans are both designed to highlight the wearers footwear. Tucked in or out, you’ll probably find these jeans flattering on a pair of chicken legs.
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The replenishment of clothes in one’s wardrobe is part of the tradition of Chinese New Year. Be it for clothing that can only be seen by the wearer or the inside of the gym, the idea of adding new pieces for the new year does not reside to that of merely a celebration basis. Calvin Klein celebrates this with it’s first Chinese New Year capsule collection across Calvin Klein jeans, Calvin Klein underwear and Calvin Klein performance.
You’ll find an array of accessories. A striking pair of low-rise Calvin Klein underwear trunks comes with a breathable microfiber and an embellished pig monogram at the back along with the brand’s iconic branding. Calvin Klein jeans on the other hand reversible padded bomber jackets, track pants, and a crew neck pullover for both men and women.
The collection also offers logo tees, slim polos and all-over bandana print tees for him, and mini track skirts and pleated skirts for her. Don’t forget the sporty, yet soft to-the-touch sweatshirts and sweatpants with heavyweight fabrication- an ideal choice to meet those new year gym training resolutions.
Images courtesy of Calvin Klein
The year of the pig has not gone amiss amongst fashion powerhouses like Gucci and Bottega Veneta who took the use of the animal’s motifs more seriously (and literally) than others. For anyone aiming to add statement accessories to their wardrobe this year, these two have got you covered.
Bottega Veneta interpreted the pig, a symbol of luck and fortune in Chinese culture, on men’s jewellery. These selection of playful charms, including a nappa leather key ring and a hand-enameled key ring is guaranteed to have eyes turning and conversations starting.
The brand is also introducing a unique selection of leather goods and shoes. Items include men’s wallets, pouches, bags, slip-on sneakers and even a phone case with a unique three-dimensional effect made through an exclusive serigraphic printing technique. In varying shades of dark blue and red, these intricately crafted pieces are truly an ideal gift or simply bold statement choice.
Images courtesy of Bottega Veneta
Gucci on the other hand, went in a completely different direction and shot their dedicated Chinese New Year collection with… pigs! The editorial campaign shot by Frank Lebon depicts the luxurious lifestyle of New York’s finest in the company of their pet pigs.
Images Courtesy Of Gucci - The Three Little Pigs © Disney
Models dressed in bright red skirts and scarves with the pig motifs can be seen carrying their pet pigs in strollers, taking them out for walks in Central Park clad in a pair of bright zebra striped trousers or simply attending a tea party, the shoot adds a whimsical touch to a young, fresh collection.
Images Courtesy Of Gucci - The Three Little Pigs © Disney
Stuffed pink pig plushies, a Disney pig, and an actual pig, different pig motifs embellish the collection. Walt Disney’s 1933 production of Three Little Pigs appear on patches adorning sneakers, Gucci Supreme backpacks, tote bags and wallets.
Images Courtesy Of Gucci - The Three Little Pigs © Disney
Gucci has always been notorious for producing stunning accessories, it’s creative director Alessandro Michele was the house’s former head accessories designer before he got appointed the role and this doesn’t disappoint. The accessories are able to speak for themselves without being a cliché to the new year festivities. The 35-item collection will be promoted across Gucci’s digital channels and in selected Gucci stores worldwide.
Images Courtesy Of Gucci - The Three Little Pigs © Disney
