Last Minute Gift Ideas For Chinese Valentine's Day, Qixi Festival

With Chinese Valentine’s day fast approaching (August 7th), it's the perfect time to surprise your significant other with a special gift. We round up 7 luxury capsule collections that are in stores now

1. Mulberry

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The four-part limited edition capsule, introduced by Mulberry, is everything your better half would want on this Chinese Valentine’s Day. Executed in scarlet hues and accented with rose petals, these pieces are perfect for the modern woman who is not afraid to use colour or make a statement. Sharp lines and an alluring contrast of red and pink shades make these accessories tasteful and romantic.

This capsule colleciton includes a newly-introduced Keeley Satchel, along with a phone clutch, a wallet and a silk scarf.

Available at Mulberry

2. Bvlgari

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For Chinese Valentine’s Day, also known as the Qixi Festival, Bvlgari launched limited edition sets of leather accessories and jewellery. Sensuous and mysterious, the Serpenti in Love collection features the house's serpenti clasp in dreamy powder pink combinations. The collection consists of two sets: one including a flap cover bag in calf skin and a snakehead bracelet, while the other features a top handle bag and a cardholder, both crafted from pink metallic karung skin.

Available at Bulgari

3. Miu Miu

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While many fashion houses may focus on accessories for the Chinese festival dedicated to lovers, Miu Miu took it one step further to sort out your date-night look from head to toe. Miu Miu's capsule collection includes a series of flowy prairie dresses in dainty florals and rose-tinted sunglasses, as well as a wide variety of leather goods with whimsical heart motifs.

Available at Miu Miu

4. Boss

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Celebrating this year's Chinese Valentine’s Day, Boss introduces a special collection of leather goods for both him and her. The capsule consists of six verstaile bags and shoes in understated tones of grey and pink. Our top pick from the collection is the versatile pair of light pink sneakers that can be styled with any outfit. A hand-drawn heart-shaped graphic, printed on the inner sole of the shoe, is a nice touch that echoes the theme of romance.These pieces are available exclusively in selected stores in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.

Available at Boss

5. Prada

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While gifts and flowers may be an obvious choice for the ladies for this traditional Chinese Festival, Prada reminds us we shouldn't forget about the boys. The Italian house celebrates August 7th with a special range of accessories for both men and women, ranging from everyday nylon backpacks to chic lipstick cases. The collection will be available online, as well is in a number of selected boutiques

Available at Prada

6. Gucci

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Playful and colourful combinations of hearts, stars and GG motifs are the centre of Gucci's capsule collection for Chinese Valentine's Day. Sentimental and alluring, these accessories are guaranteed to make anyone’s heart melt.The launch includes a selection of bags: medium, mini and super mini, two wallets, a pair of sneakers, silk carre and a silk shawl.

Available at Gucci

7. Bally

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In a punchy and graphic combination of red and white, Bally's special collection of leather goods for Qixi Festival takes inspiration from handwritten love letters. Bucket bags, camera bags and pouches are signed 'XX, Bally' come in special packaging in red and white boxes accented with heart motifs also reflects the theme. This collection is exclusively available at TMall.

Available at TMall

Topics

Chinese Valentines Day Qixi Festival Luxury Capsule Collections Prada Miu Miu Hugo Boss Strathberry Bvlgari Gucci Mulberry

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