Lunar New Year 2026: Luxury gifts for the Year of the Horse
Welcome a year of adventure and good fortune with these horse-inspired gifts
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17 January 2026 will officially herald the start of the Year of The Horse. Lunar New Year is celebrated across the globe for 15 days and, as per tradition, each new year corresponds to an animal in the Chinese zodiac. This year is embodied by the horse. A symbol of power, energy, freedom and momentum, the horse represents a positive year ahead with good fortune, optimism, adventure and personal growth. A time for joy and celebration, Lunar New Year is also an occasion for gifts that symbolise prosperity, luck and blessing.
This year, the horse motif has been adopted by fashion, jewellery, watch and beauty brands, each of whom has created dedicated Year of the Horse limited editions to help you ring in the Lunar New Year in style. From horse motif embroidered clothing to intricate earrings and timepieces, delicious festive treats and an abundance of red – a colour that represents luck, joy, and happiness in Chinese culture – here’s our pick of the best Lunar New Year gifts.
Lunar New Year Gifts for Men
Thom Browne horse-pattern shirt
Part of a wider limited eiditon collection, Thom Browne’s classic Oxford shirt has been decorated with satin-stitched horse motifs to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Don for New Year celebrations or wrap it up for the perfect fun-but-chic gift.
Ami Paris horse sweater
Ami Paris has created the perfect sweatshirt for a fun nod to Lunar New Year, envisioned by designer Alexandre Mattiussi. Part of the ‘Wild Spark’ collection, the wool sweatshirt is characterised by a colourful graphic horse leaping over a fence for a striking, playful look.
Burberry Pop Check Bifold wallet
Upgrade his wallet for the New Year with Burberry’s bifold design. Made from 100 per cent leather in a sand beige or midnight blue tone, the wallet is lined with the signature Burberry Check and embossed with the brand’s Equestrian Knight logo, fitting for the Year of the Horse. An ideal gift for men on the go, it can be personalised on the inside for a special touch.
Paul Smith Year of the Horse socks
Paul Smith has him covered for Lunar New Year with a capsule collection featuring everything from shirts and boxers to cufflinks, ensuring he ushers in the special occasion in style. Take these socks – bold colours featuring the horse motif and the brand’s signature stripe trim, you simply can’t go wrong.
Lunar New Year Gifts for Women
Vivienne Westwood Hebo dress
Luxury fashion house Vivienne Westwood has designed a special edition rocking horse print to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026. This dress, adorned in the graphic pattern, is cut with an asymmetric neckline and features subtle drape detailing for a style that is quirky and elegant.
Maje Horse print T-shirt
Maje nods to the celebrations with its Lunar New Year capsule. Cool and contemporary, this boxy T-shirt featuring a horse print and ‘hold your horses’ message is a case in point. Wear with jeans for an easy off-duty look.
Marella cashmere sweater
Toast the New Year in style with Marella’s limited edition sweater, embellished with an elegant horse across the chest. Crafted from 100 per cent cashmere in a joyful red hue with gold accents, representing prosperity, good fortune and celebration, this sweatshirt makes a warm and glamorous addition to any fashionista’s wardrobe.
Baobab Collection Artemis candle
Fill their home with the floral, fruity scent of Baobab Collection’s Artemis fragrance with this striking candle. Beautifully presented in a traditional fiery red with a glossy terracotta enamel, it sparks joy and energy and is available in four sizes.
Michael Kors Laila bag
If she’s looking to upgrade her bag for the New Year, Michael Kors has just the thing with its latest capsule collection. Capturing the energetic, free-spirited nature of the horse, the Laila bag is a stylish showstopper. Crafted from the brand’s signature logo-print canvas and embossed with colourful equestrian motifs, the satchel bag is both eye-catching and practical.
Anya Hindmarch Year Of The Horse pouch
Jazz up your accessories with Anya Hindmarch’s fun zip-up pouch. Crafted from capra leather in metallic silver, this Lunar New Year edition is adorned with a retro push puppet toy horse across the front. Ideal for popping into handbags, use for stationery, makeup or to streamline other small items.
Lunar New Year Watches & Jewellery
Anita Ko Lucky diamond horse talisman
Meet Anita Ko’s Lunar New Year necklace, featuring an engraved horse talisman, embodying vitality and strength. Crafted from 18ct yellow, rose or white gold and trimmed in sparkling diamonds, the necklace is perfect for the New Year celebrations and beyond.
Cece Jewellery Wild Horse ring
Handcrafted from 18ct yellow gold and engraved with a piebald horse and complete with sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds, Cece Jewellery’s playful ring is a unique way to mark the Year of the Horse. Wear the signet style to manifest luck and good fortune.
Marc Jacobs pony charm earrings
Give the gift of good luck with Marc Jacobs’ pony earrings. A joyful way to celebrate the occasion without breaking the bank, we guarantee she’ll be wearing them long after the festivities are over.
Tom Wood Felix Ring
This beautifully bold unisex ring has been crafted from 100 per cent recycled sterling silver with a horse shoe silhouette and taper-cut black spinel stones. Named the Felix (translating to ‘lucky’ in Latin), it’s an understated way to mark the New Year.
IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Automatic 42 Year of the Horse
Continuing its annual tradition, IWC Schaffhausen has created a dedicated timepiece to mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year. The Portugieser Automatic 42 Year of the Horse features a stainless steel case, burgundy dial and rotor in the shape of a galloping horse. A special way to commemorate the start of a prosperous year – hurry, there are only 500 available.
Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac
Swiss luxury watchmaker Vacheron Constantin honours its historic ties with China through the latest addition to its Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac series, celebrating the sign of the horse. Perfect for that someone special, the reference is limited to just 25 timepieces, avaible in pink gold or platinum, and features grand feu enamelling, miniature painting and hand engraving.
Harry Winston Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm
Part of the Harry Winston Moments Collection, the eponymous American jewellery house celebrates the Lunar New Year with this special edition timepiece. Vibrant with its red alligator strap and fiery diamond-set horse dial, gift to someone very special to ring in the New Year with joy, adventure and zest for life.
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Year of the Horse
To celebrate Lunar New Year, Tag Heuer has released a limited edition Year of the Horse Carrera – and there are only 250 available. Inspired by the horse’s energy and blending Swiss craftsmanship with Chinese symbolism, details include deep crimson and champagne gold detailing and the Chinese character for horse, ‘马’, at nine o’clock.
Lunar New Year food and drink gifts
The Dalmore King Alexander III Whisky
If you’re buying for a whisky connoisseur, you can’t go wrong with The Dalmore’s King Alexander III, presented in a special edition box for the Year of the Horse. Bold and vibrant to mark the joyful occasion, the rich and fruity one-of-a-kind single malt is a collector’s item you don’t want to miss.
Newby Year of the Horse tea
It’s time for tea with Newby’s Lunar New Year limited edition. A blend of second-flush Assam black tea infused with almonds for a nutty note, spoil family and friends with a delicious cup to kickstart the festivities. Beautifully packaged in a keepsake tin with a horse design, gift to loved ones or treat yourself.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Year of the Horse
Johnnie Walker, the world’s best-selling Scotch whisky, has had a makeover to mark Lunar New Year. The smoky, sweet, velvety Scotch is packed into a limited edition bottle, featuring an eye-catching horse designed by Hong-Kong born, London-based fashion designer Rober Wun, capturing the animal’s strength and resilience.
Biscuiteers Chinese New Year Biscuits
Post this box of goodies to friends and family this Lunar New Year for a sweet treat they’ll love (or, alternatively, offer to guests if you’re hosting the celebrations). A delicious selection of hand-iced lemon biscuits in traditional colours and featuring the horse symbol, they’re guaranteed to be a hit.
