Celebrate the spirit of Lunar New Year 2026 with our curated CNY Gift Guide, spotlighting exquisite creations from Victorinox, Läderach, Don Julio, Bacha Coffee, and Kapok. From elegant Swiss craftsmanship to stylish local finds, each gift captures the essence of prosperity, love, and new beginnings. Whether for family, friends, or cherished partners, these thoughtful picks bring joy, meaning, and celebration to the festive season.
Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer Hong Kong launches its Lunar New Year 2026 collection, blending festive style with premium treats for the whole family. Womenswear features vibrant red dresses and chic denim, while menswear offers relaxed essentials in bold hues. Kids enjoy playful designs like bow dresses and flared jeans. Complementing fashion, M&S Food presents indulgent chocolates, biscuits, wines, and festive sweets—perfect for gifting or sharing at gatherings. With elegant packaging and responsibly sourced quality, the collection embodies joy, prosperity, and togetherness, making it an ideal choice for thoughtful Lunar New Year gifts that combine modern elegance with tradition.
Swatch
Swatch’s RIDING THE CLOUDS timepiece is a dazzling tribute to the Year of the Fire Horse, blending Chinese cultural motifs with bold contemporary design. Co-created with artist Yu Wenjie, the watch features two spirited steeds in yin-yang balance, their fiery manes and wings charging through drifting clouds on a vivid red backdrop inspired by scroll paintings and protective red bracelets. Launching globally on December 4, 2025, it radiates energy, resilience, and prosperity. As a Chinese New Year gift, it symbolizes luck, strength, and unstoppable spirit—perfect for ushering in a year of brilliance and success.
Hennessy
Hennessy’s 2026 Lunar New Year limited editions—V.S.O.P, X.O, and Paradis—honor the Year of the Horse with striking copper and mineral tones, highlighted by a flowing red silhouette of a galloping horse. Inspired by Eastern philosophy, the design symbolizes vitality, freedom, and new perspectives, while celebrating Hennessy’s 160-year cultural bond with China. Paired with festive menus and hampers at Hong Kong’s top restaurants, the collection elevates reunion moments. As a Chinese New Year gift, it embodies auspicious symbolism, refined artistry, and cultural heritage, making it a meaningful gesture of prosperity, elegance, and festive joy.
COS
COS steps into the spotlight with its 2026 Year of the Horse capsule, a limited‑edition collection that channels vitality, renewal, and festive elegance. Hand‑drawn horse motifs animate silk scarves, cotton accessories, and wool knits, while fluid silhouettes and refined details elevate everyday dressing. With vibrant spring tones balanced by grounded neutrals, the collection blends tradition and modernity in a way that feels both celebratory and timeless. As a Chinese New Year gift, COS pieces embody auspicious energy and effortless style—symbols of new beginnings that make sharing joy with loved ones all the more meaningful.
Victorinox
Victorinox proudly introduces the Huntsman Year of the Horse 2026, celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year on February 17th. This limited edition piece continues Victorinox’s esteemed series honoring the Chinese Zodiac. In Chinese culture, the horse symbolizes speed, freedom, perseverance, and ambition. Just as these qualities embody a full life, the Huntsman Pocket Knife reflects remarkable design, precision, and durability. Featuring 16 individual tools crafted from high-quality stainless steel with Swiss precision, this collectible is not just a tool but a testament to power and endurance, destined to be cherished for years to come.
LÄDERACH
Swiss luxury chocolatier LÄDERACH unveils a festive limited‑edition collection celebrating both Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day. Inspired by the Year of the Horse, the New Year pralines and truffles feature auspicious motifs in vibrant red, gold, and white packaging, symbolising blessings and success. For Valentine’s, heart‑shaped gift boxes, FrischSchoggi Sticks Dark Heartbox Max, and adorable Teddy Bear chocolates transform sweet sentiments into memorable keepsakes. Each creation reflects LÄDERACH’s Swiss craftsmanship and dedication to freshness, offering indulgent, elegant gifts that share joy, romance, and togetherness during the season’s most meaningful celebrations.
Tequila Don Julio
Tequila Don Julio 1942 ushers in Lunar New Year with a striking Year of the Horse limited-edition bottle, blending Mexican ikat rebozo motifs with Chinese zodiac symbolism. Honoring founder Don Julio González’s 1942 journey—also a Horse year—the release celebrates heritage, bold spirit, and new beginnings. Collaborations with Siegelman Stable bring equestrian-inspired fashion, while Asia’s No.1 bar COA crafts the festive “Golden Horse” cocktail with kumquat and water chestnut for prosperity and success. Smooth, aged tequila paired with auspicious design makes this bottle a refined, meaningful gift—perfect for toasting reunion, fortune, and joy during Chinese New Year.
Bacha Coffee
Bacha Coffee unveils two festive launches this season. For Valentine’s Day, the brand introduces exclusive Blind Boxes, a playful “love roulette” featuring 100% Arabica specialty coffees, chocolate‑covered beans, sugar sticks, and surprise gifts. Available online only, the Discovery Box (HK$388) and Indulgence Box (HK$658) promise mystery and indulgence. For Lunar New Year, Bacha presents the Good Fortune Hamper (HK$788) and Lucky Brew Hamper, blending Moroccan coffee heritage with auspicious traditions. Each hamper includes premium coffees, gourmet treats, and elegant accessories, complemented by limited‑edition red packets, making every celebration refined, joyful, and memorable.
Kapok
Kapok’s CNY Edit 2026 brings together fashion, footwear, and lifestyle treasures where style meets creativity. Discover festive apparel in vibrant reds, tailored pants, and statement accessories from niche and emerging brands, alongside bold sneakers and loafers that add confidence to every look. Home décor selections—from elegant vases to artisanal tableware—infuse gatherings with warmth and flair. To celebrate, Kapok offers a complimentary limited edition gift set featuring playful designs and red envelopes with purchases over HK$2,000. Elevate your Lunar New Year with gifts that honor tradition while embracing modern creativity, making every celebration stylish, joyful, and memorable.
STAPLE
This February, the well-known New York streetwear brand STAPLE, led by Chinese-American designer JEFF STAPLE, first joined hands with Hong Kong select shop 432HZ for a collaboration. As the first collaboration between STAPLE and 432HZ, the two brand founders, JEFF STAPLE and BILLY PANG, decided to draw inspiration from the traditional Lunar New Year mahjong pastime. Through the conceptual theme of a virtual club—Grey Pigeon Mahjong Entertainment Company (STAPLE MAHJONG FIGHT CLUB)—they cleverly integrate the long-established mahjong tradition into the world of street fashion through a range of collaborative products, further opening up a new dialogue between traditional Greater Chinese culture and street style.
Sam Edelman
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Sam Edelman introduces its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Pastel Playground — a seasonal moment defined by soft, low‑saturation pastels, airy fabrics, and charming silhouettes. Evoking the carefree spirit of a springtime playground, the range delivers joy, ease, and quiet confidence for everyday dressing.
Acting as a gentle prelude to the main high‑summer story, Au Soleil (launching in March), Pastel Playground escorts the modern woman from misty spring light into warm, radiant sunshine. The palette — mineral pink, watercolor blue, lime green, and buttery yellow — creates an effortless, light‑living aesthetic. Sporty energy meets retro charm across the collection: rounded Mary Jane shapes, misty satin and suede textures, breathable mesh, and sculptural floral accents. Each style feels whimsical and nostalgic, like a carousel memory, adding delicate dimension to daily ensembles.
Versatile and feminine, the collection complements denim, pleated skirts, and spring dresses, capturing an Effortless Chic pastel appeal. Perfect for Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day looks, it brings a soft, romantic touch to festive wardrobes.
