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Lunar New Year 2026 Gift Guide in Hong Kong: Stylish Year of the Horse Picks
- CSP Times
- 1 hour ago
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HONG KONG
The Year of the Horse arrives at full stride — a symbol of motion, ambition and unapologetic optimism. Lunar New Year gifting in 2026 reflects that same forward energy, favouring objects that feel considered rather than decorative. This is a season for pieces that carry symbolism without shouting it: fashion that nods to heritage, food that tells a story, and keepsakes that extend beyond the festive fortnight. The best gifts this year don’t simply celebrate — they endure.
Qipology — Tweed Tang Jacket
From HK$1,680
Qipology’s Tweed Tang Jacket captures the current revival of heritage dressing with real confidence. The gentle A-line silhouette honours traditional tailoring while introducing a modern lightness that makes it feel both effortless and ceremonial. Textured tweed adds richness and depth, elevating the piece into something distinctly contemporary. It’s festive attire that doesn’t feel confined to the season — a statement jacket designed to live well beyond Lunar New Year.
Lady M — Lunar New Year Treats
From HK$188
Lady M treats Lunar New Year packaging as a design discipline, and its 2026 collection is engineered for both spectacle and restraint. The Year of the Horse Gift Set (HK$728; early bird HK$658) unfolds in layers: crêpe biscuits, a leather charm and red envelopes housed inside a jewellery-box structure intended for reuse. Alongside it, the Lunar Red Date Financier Gift Box (HK$288) reimagines prosperity in edible form, while the Crêpe Biscuit Tin (HK$188) offers a compact, shareable alternative. Together, the trio balances symbolism, craftsmanship and presentation with almost architectural precision.
Townhouse — Riedel Baijiu Glass & Decanter Set (Set of 9)
HK$1,398
Designed by Riedel in partnership with one of the largest baijiu producers in China as a tribute to the country’s national liquor, this set reframes a powerful spirit through precision glassmaking. Each 13ml crystal glass is crafted in Germany to refine aroma and temper intensity, turning a customary toast into a more considered ritual. The accompanying decanter adds sculptural presence, anchoring the act of pouring with ceremony. Ideal for entertaining family, friends, clients or colleagues, it’s a gift that blends technical mastery with cultural celebration.
Moni Jewellery — Blooming Bouquet Necklace
HK$1,080
Moni’s Blooming Bouquet necklace translates floral symbolism into jewellery that feels celebratory without excess. Crafted in gold vermeil and set with diamond simulants, it reflects light with restraint rather than sparkle-for-sparkle’s sake. The adjustable length allows for versatility, whether layered or worn alone. It’s a Lunar New Year gift that suggests renewal in a tone closer to poetry than proclamation.
The Peninsula — Red Date Pudding
HK$488
The Peninsula’s red date pudding carries the weight of culinary heritage with quiet confidence. Inspired by Qing Dynasty recipes and recreated by Chef Lam Yuk Ming, the dessert layers Xinjiang red dates with coconut for a texture that is dense, fragrant and ceremonial. It arrives less as a sweet and more as an edible centrepiece, meant for deliberate slicing and shared appreciation. Gifting it signals respect for tradition delivered through unmistakable luxury.
Aesop — Fragrance & Home Scents Duo
From HK$1,516 (after 10% discount)
The Home Scents duo invites a considered balance between personal fragrance and shared space, pairing a 50ml Eau de Parfum with a 100ml Aromatique Room Spray. Choices range from the woody calm of Hwyl and Marrakech Intense (HK$1,235) to the deeper tones of Ouranon and Gloam (HK$1,500), each complemented by a room spray in Istros, Cythera or Olous (HK$450). Available from 19 January to 1 March with a 10% discount, it’s a gift designed to inhabit both the wearer and the home.
The Earth Wine — The Lunar Trio
HK$990
The Lunar Trio presents wine as a curated conversation. A Traditional Method sparkling marks celebration, an orange wine introduces complexity, and the vivid red “Trojan Horse” injects playful energy. The sequence invites storytelling as much as tasting, making it ideal for long festive tables. It’s a selection aimed at drinkers who value narrative alongside flavour.
My Mum Made It
From US$149
If you're looking to gift something for those upcoming Lunar New Year festivities, My Mum Made It's sheepskin bag merges craft with everyday practicality through its hand-crocheted cotton buckles. The slouchy silhouette feels relaxed but intentional, supported by a sculpted strap and secure closure. Sustainable materials add contemporary conscience to its tactile charm. Meanwhile, The Dream Vine Field Skirt leans into movement and softness without sacrificing structure. A ruched waistband and flowing A-line silhouette create ease, while organic cotton keeps the piece breathable and light. The floral print gestures toward renewal without overt symbolism. It’s festive dressing designed for repetition, not a single occasion.
Emma Wallace
HK$2,150
For some more stylish Lunar New Year dressing, Emma Wallace offers a masterclass in modern restraint. The Curt Trouser distils tailoring into something fluid, sharp and quietly self-assured, moving effortlessly from reunion dinners to the workweek that follows. Its clean lines are precisely the point: a foundation piece that invites styling freedom while never competing for attention. The Rouge Gift Set leans into the celebratory side of the holiday with more colour and presence. The beauty of the set lies in its decisiveness — styled, balanced and ready to wear without hesitation.
Blooms & Blossoms — The Poetics of Prosperity
HK$3,042
An eight-stem Phalaenopsis arrangement does not decorate a room so much as redefine it. The composition reads like living sculpture, measured and deliberate in its symmetry. Orchids have long symbolised refinement and cultivated taste, lending the arrangement cultural resonance beyond surface beauty. It’s a gift that extends Lunar New Year wishes into something spatial and enduring.
Bacha Coffee — The Good Fortune Hamper
HK$788
Bacha Coffee’s Good Fortune hamper is designed for gradual pleasure rather than instant indulgence. Loose beans, vanilla, nougat and coffee jelly unfold over time, turning gifting into an extended ritual. The presentation leans formal, making it particularly suited to corporate exchanges or hosts who value ceremony.
Slip — Rosy Large Scrunchies
US$49
Slip elevates the everyday scrunchie into a minor luxury through its signature silk construction. The material reduces friction while adding polish to even the simplest hairstyle. The rosy palette nods to festivity without overt theme dressing. It’s a small gift with surprisingly reliable staying power.
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