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The Year of the Rabbit, the latest iteration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, signifies beauty and calm — both of which can be seen in new collection from brands celebrating the occasion.
This year, the luck signified by the rabbit — as well as the sweetly optimistic animal itself — served as inspiration to numerous labels. New Balance’s upcoming unisex sneaker and athleisure range features the New Year’s signature red hues, as does a vibrant Proenza Schouler capsule line and a Rosso red-themed Valentino collection that spotlights creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli’s vibrant shoes and ready-to-wear. Meanwhile, rabbits themselves can be seen in numerous forms, including playful pearls on Charles & Keith’s shoes and handbags and colorful prints in a wide-spanning Gucci capsule — featuring an eclectic mix of mules, sneakers, loafers and slippers.
From the eclectic to the elegant, discover all of the newest Lunar New Year collections for 2023’s Year of the Rabbit below.
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Jan. 12, 2023: Kate Spade New York’s take on Year of the Rabbit brings the occasion’s namesake animal to life in the brand’s signature whimsical style. Gold costume jewelry is accented with sweet metal rabbit charms, while two tote bags and a jacket are cast in cream and lavender hues and an allover black rabbit-themed toile print. Retailing from $48-$398, the collection is now available on Spade’s website.
Jan. 12, 2023: Sarah Flint’s Lunar New Year capsule collection gives the New York-based designer’s feminine, comfortable shoes a Year of the Rabbit twist. Her signature cap-toed Sacchetto ballet flats and Perfect pumps are revamped with intricate red and gold jacquard, with the same texture applied to her block-heeled Perfect Mary Jane pumps — chicly finished with a pearl button. The trio, which retail for $495-$695, are now available on Flint’s website.
Jan. 12, 2023: Loewe‘s Year of the Rabbit collection for the Lunar New Year taps into its core motif: the rabbit. Jonathan Anderson’s latest project, part of the brand’s 2023 pre-collection, includes a bunny-themed line of printed T-shirts, sweatshirts and his signature whimsical handbags; notably, his Bunny and Nugget Bunny styles feature actual rabbit shapes and knotted ears, cast in both smooth leather, soft shearling and woven raffia. Hues of pink, yellow and gray are woven throughout for a soft color palette, completed with accessories including rabbit-shaped dice, handbag charms and candles. The collection, ranging from $155-$3,200, is now available on Loewe.com.
Jan. 12, 2023: Self-Portrait has released a Lunar New Year edit on its website, themed around the Year of the Rabbit. For the occasion, designer Han Chong has curated a selection of $140-$875 pieces, including skirts, dresses and his sharp tailored coats in hues of pink, black, red and white. The edit also includes Self-Portrait’s elegant handbag offerings, featuring gold, red and silver mini bags. The selection is now available on Self-Portrait’s website.
Jan. 12, 2023: Sandy Liang has introduced a whimsical Lunar New Year collection inspired by the Year of the Rabbit. Featuring Liang’s penchant for pearls, the line includes a wide variety of accessories — earrings, necklaces, bracelets, makeup clips, hair barrettes and a phone charm — embellished with the feminine stone, and many including bejeweled and jade motifs of rabbit mascot Terminator. The $32-$325 collection is now available on Liang’s website.
Jan. 4, 2023: Koio has dropped a limited-edition version of its staple Capri sneaker to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. The $328 style — available in both men’s and women’s sizing — features rounded white leather lace-up uppers and flat soles. Deep red counters and tongues, as well as small rabbit illustrations on each shoe by Daman Chung, complete the set. The style is additionally showcased in a campaign alongside baby rabbits by photographer Andrew Kung, which you can also view on Koio’s website.
Jan. 4, 2023: Marc Jacobs has launched a fluffy capsule collection to celebrate the 2023 Lunar New Year. The designer’s latest features a dusky brown rabbit-inspired take on his popular Snapshot crossbody and geometric tote bags, complete with soft faux fur detailing. Rounding out the $150-$450 line is a matching faux fur bag strap, as well as thick platform sandals with wide fluffy straps. The Year of Rabbit capsule is included in a wider edit on Jacobs’ website, which includes red-toned handbags, jewelry and small leather goods ranging from $55-$550.
Dec. 29, 2022: Vans celebrates 2023’s Year of the Rabbit in a collaboration with Billy’s in Tokyo for a special Slip-On collection via Vault by Vans. The Japanese sneaker and apparel boutique announced on Instagram this week of its “Year of the Rabbit” collection releasing exclusively at its stores.
Dec. 28, 2022: Gucci‘s newest Lunar New Year collection is taking a psychedelic approach for the Year of the Rabbit. Across mens, womens and children’s lines, the capsule features numerous colors and prints across a range of product categories. Womenswear features neutral and multicolored floral, paisley and “GG” monogrammed prints across skirts, dresses, knitwear and a variety of heeled mules, loafers and sneakers. Meanwhile, the men’s collection features similarly eclectic patterns across athleisure, sneakers, loafers and slippers — plus a unisex range of handbags, scarves, sunglasses, watches, hats, pillows and rugs. The collection is complete with a playful children’s collection of rabbit-themed T-shirts, athleisure and dresses, plus two sneakers and a quilted Mary Jane flat. The accompanying campaign by Max Siedentopf features an equally vibrant flower garden, where models dressed in the collection lounge and play with rabbits.
Ranging from $220-$8,700, the collection is now available in select Gucci boutiques and on the brand’s website.
Dec. 28, 2022: New Balance has released a sporty collection for the 2023 Lunar New Year. Launching on Dec. 30, the line spotlights the brand’s signature sneakers in unisex sizing. Its staple 574 sneakers are cast in respective palettes of crimson and tan, while the perforated BB550’s are cast in monochrome white and tan palettes. The sneaker selection is complete with 9060’s in a paneled beige and gray and a zinc-purple palette, while the 2002R sneaker gets a makeover in both brown and gray hues. Cream, red and tan hues of the brand’s signature sweatshirts and hoodies rounds out the $80-$150 collection, which will launch on New Balance’s website.
Dec. 28, 2022: Louis Vuitton has launched a festive Lunar New Year collection this month, spotlighting gift-worthy clothing and accessories. On the ready-to-wear front, the brand has included a jet-black ribbed turtleneck sweater, as well as a multi-pocket-accented collared shirt and logo-embossed jacket. The line also includes a coordinating leather belt, as well as dark aviator and oversized sunglasses styles. Rounding out the line is a selection of delicate Vuitton fine jewelry, featuring its rounded B Blossom-themed pendant necklace, drop earrings and rings in gold, cornelian and sparkling diamonds. The $690-$11,100 collection is currently available on Vuitton’s website.
Dec. 28, 2022: Charles & Keith ‘s newest Lunar New Year collection is highlighting the Year of the Rabbit in whimsical fashion across its signature shoes and handbags. Pink, green, cream and black tweeds are embellished with sweet pearlescent rabbits across women’s buckled slides, slip-on sneakers and Mary Jane flats — as well as a set of girls’ low-top sneakers. The same color palette and embellishments are seen across a new pearl-handle clutch and tweed shoulder bag. There’s also a variety of cream and navy leather wallets and handbags, fully covered with intricate nature illustration prints. The affordable collection, retailing from $46-$113, is now live on Charles & Keith’s website.
Dec. 28, 2022: Valentino has released a brand-new Lunar New Year collection celebrating the Year of the Rabbit, highlighting its signature Valentino Rosso red. Creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli has splashed the vibrant tone across a variety of ready-to-wear pieces and handbags covered in his Toile Iconographe logo pattern, including a dress, skirt, bralette, shorts, tote, bucket bag, bucket hat and two jackets. A matte hue is also presented in three crossbody bags, a jacket, shorts, a sweater, a skirt and two dresses, as well as red crystals across Valentino’s delicate gold VLogo jewelry. The line’s shoe offerings feature similarly bold Tan-Go low-heeled pumps, Mary Jane flats and knee-high Toile Iconographe boots. The collection, which ranges from 1,800 Yuan (around $258 USD) to 36,000 Yuan (around $5,159 USD), is now available on Valentino’s Chinese website.
Dec. 28, 2022: Proenza Schouler White Label is seeing red for its 2022 Lunar New Year capsule collection. Designed by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the line features a scarlet and black color palette across key White Label pieces, including pleated skirts, sleeveless sweaters and knit cardigans. Retailing from $450-$595, the collection is now available on Proenza Schouler’s website.
