Chinese New Year, the limited editions dedicated to the lunar year of the Snake

Now everything is ready to welcome theYear of the Snake for the Lunar New Year with which we enter a new sign ofChinese Horoscope. Symbol of evolution and transformation, it inspired limited edition and capsule collection born to celebrate this new phase, bring new energy, stimulate wisdom and intuition thanks to an animal that in oriental tradition is wisdom, mystery and cunning and patience. And then let’s face it, that of Snake (Wooden) it is a sign that seems born to be designed, embroidered and applied to everything, which is why capsules and limited editions that interpret the theme with creativity and style are flocking.

Year of the Snake: gadgets and accessories

When is Chinese New Year

The real name of this very important holiday in China is Spring Festival or Lunar New Year. It does not coincide with ours, in fact for 2025 it falls on January 29th, since the Chinese calendar is lunisolar, which means that the months begin with every new moon. The Lunar New Year is celebrated on the occasion of the second new moon after the winter solstice, meaning that it usually falls a month after ours. The great celebrations then last about 15 days, at the end of which it is time for the celebration Lantern Festival for the solemn closing ceremony.

The Year of the (Wooden) Snake

We enter the year of the Wood Snake because according to Chinese astrology every year is characterized by an animal sign and an element such as water, fire, earth, wood and metal. It is due precisely to combination between animal and element the definition of the characteristics of each year which in this case could be particularly inspired, evolutionary, spiritual, but also of growth, creativity, balance and stability.

The limited editions and dedicated capsule collections

Many brands have found inspiration in the wooden snake and have dedicated capsule collections, limited editions and wonderful, mysterious, fascinating creations to it, capable of bringing that pinch of luck that we look for on special occasions.

Wine brings good luck

Masi
Special Edition Costasera 2019 Lunar

A limited edition of the iconic Costasera Masi, a Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG 2019 elegantly dressed with a label dedicated to Chinese New Year which stands out for its complex majesty and the innate elegance that distinguishes it. The bottle of the moment for happy go lucky dinners of course.


The bag tag

Ladybugs
Tag Year of the Snake

For Coccinelle it is the details that make the difference, such as the special tag dedicated to the Lunar New Year to match the bags of the Bohème line. The red accessory matches the sangria, rosette and skin nuances of the bag to give a special boost to new beginnings, transforming, just like the snake does, a new classic with a cool detail.


The money tree

Lego
Money tree

This kit is part of the Lego line dedicated to the Chinese Lunar New Year which invites you to immerse yourself in the most ancient traditions to build your own idea of ​​luck and start the new year under the best auspices. Adorned with objects that symbolize wealth including 20 mandarins, 14 red envelopes and 10 coins, it is a real amulet.


The introspective notebook

Moleskine
Year of the Snake Notebook

Slow down, study, become aware of things and plan. The limited edition of Moleskine dedicated to the Year of the Snake invites introspection and thoughtful action which can, why not, also come from writing. The cover is made in precious fabricas well as the gift box in which there are also two lucky envelopes and some stickers.


The precious hour

Swatch
Golden red bamboo watch

The reference to traditional Chinese design is irresistible in this ultra-thin watch that Swatch dedicates to the Year of the Snake. The dial is coloured sun-brushed gold Featuring a multicolored print and glow-in-the-dark orange hour and minute hands, the gold-colored PVD-coated stainless steel case is paired with a leather and fabric strap.


The glittering amulet

Swarovski
Hebi The Snake

Despite the coldness and hardness of the crystal which sculpt the light giving wonderful reflections, this Swarovski amulet has a soft and tender appearance that it overturns every expectation. A precious lucky charm to give and treat yourself to give the classic symbolism of the snake a more alternative and reassuring nuance.


The mysterious perfume

Mes Bisous
Extrait de Parfum One night only 100 ml

It has the scent of rebirth, sensuality and healing this perfume that is to be worn in this new year as if it were a new skin to break with the past, find a new definition and wrap who we desire in an irresistibly mysterious coil. What makes this possible is the encounter between woody notes of cedar, sandalwood and leather lashed with cardamom and violet.

The decorated t-shirt

Gucci
Year of the Snake T-Shirt

This sweater embellished with the snake motif that embellishes the ready-to-wear garments of the company is part of the collection that Gucci dedicates to CNY. Cruise 2025 collection. What makes this t-shirt unique is a patch with the snake and the Double G decorated in colors that recall the crew neck and contrasting sleeves.


Source: Vanity Fair

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