A huge part of Chinese New Year is about doing away with the old and starting afresh with all things new. And by that, we mean fresh haircuts, additional plants or decor for the home, and brand-new clothes. So, to help you be well on your way to a prosperous year ahead, we’ve gathered some of the coolest limited edition items and collections to get your hands on for the Year of the Dragon. They’ll make a great gift for friends and family too!
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Celebrate the season with Aerie's 2024 Lunar New Year collection, offering a vibrant array of red colourways that are sure to bring you some good luck this holiday. Whether you're seeking extra comfortable intimates, stylish everyday apparel, or functional activewear for your workouts, Aerie has you covered with soft lace intimates, stylish first layers, lightweight sports bras, and more.
$90-$640; aeo.com.hk
Level up your blush game for the Year of the Dragon with Benefit’s Chinese New Year collection! Featuring two of the brand’s hero products, the limited edition items are adorned with dragon scale designs that symbolise the auspiciousness of this year's zodiac animal. The POREfessional face primer gets a new look with golden packaging embellished with pink dragon scales, while the Dandelion Blush introduces a layer of soft shimmering gold powder and dragon scale patterns on top. Bringing good luck, fortune, and flawless glowing skin to all, this collection is a must-have in your arsenal this CNY.
$290-$320; Available at Benefit boutiques in Hong Kong
Make your CNY sparkle this year as Charlotte Tilbury celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a new limited edition Queen of Luck Luxury Palette. Infused with multi-reflecting pearlescent pigments, each highly-pigmented shade – including the dreamy duo-chrome golden-pink Enhance shade – is designed to play with the light and make your eyes pop this holiday.
$450; charlottetilbury.com/hk
One of the most talked about CNY collections of 2024 is undoubtedly the Year of the Dragon collection by Hiroshi Fujiwara, Fendi, and Pokémon. Incorporating the beloved Pokémon characters Dratini, Dragonair, and Dragonite into handbags and clothing designs by Fendi, this limited collection is definitely one for all the Pokémon fans out there.
Rituals' latest winter limited edition, The Legend of the Dragon, draws inspiration from the ancient tales of Chinese imperial dragons. The collection offers scents of plum and cedarwood, with each product crafted with at least 90 percent natural ingredients. From shower foam to scented candles to body scrubs, the collection will make you feel refreshed and invigorated going into the new year.
$86-$570; rituals.com
Tumi introduces a new limited-edition collaboration with renowned artist Weber Zhang for CNY. Inspired by the thrill of travel, this collection merges auspicious cloud motifs and the dynamic energy of a dancing dragon across 11 meticulously crafted products from Tumi's 19 Degree, Alpha Bravo, and Voyageur collections.
$700-$6,700; tumi-hk.com
McDonald's and Hello Kitty have joined forces to bring a limited-edition crystal mahjong set for Chinese New Year! The launch also coincides with Hello Kitty's 50th anniversary, adding an extra touch of luck and prosperity to the festivities.
Encased in a luxurious faux-leather mahjong box, the red and white set is adorned with illustrations of the beloved Hello Kitty and various McDonald's elements – from the Big Mac to French fries to ice cream sundaes. There are 144 crystal mahjong tiles in each set, along with a set of dice, a wind indicator, and a gold authentication card with the set's serial number printed on.
To get your hands on this sought-after set, simply download the McDonald's app and purchase 10 $20 McDonald's food gift certificates. You will then be given the option to add an additional $788 for the McDonald's x Hello Kitty crystal mahjong set, bringing the total to $988.
Those who successfully place an order will receive a confirmation email and can pick up the set and vouchers on the same day at 10 designated McDonald's locations, including Yee Wo Street (Causeway Bay), Park Vale (Quarry Bay), Admiralty Centre (Admiralty), Sai Yeung Choi Street (Mong Kok), Star House (Tsim Sha Tsui), Telford Plaza (Kowloon Bay), Tsuen Wan Market Street (Tsuen Wan), Trade Centre (Yuen Long), and New Town Plaza (Sha Tin).
The McDonald's x Hello Kitty crystal mahjong set will be available on January 18 at 2pm on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit McDonald's official website for the latest updates.
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