Whether or not you consider red your colour, Chinese New Year serves as the perfect excuse to try on the fiery hue for the first time or to go all out in crimson. Either way, it's believed that wearing red will bring you fortune and joy in the coming year, so check out our top 10 picks to get your new look started in the gallery below:
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Balenciaga

One of the most in-demand brands right now, Balenciaga also happens to have the prettiest silk tie logo blouse—demure enough for a family dinner and loose enough so you can eat to your heart's content.

Available at brownsfashion.com

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Above Photo: Courtesy of Fendi

Fendi

Festive and comfortable, Fendi's sport Mary-Janes are a sophisticated upgrade to your well-worn sneakers. 

Available at Fendi stores

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Dolce & Gabbana

If you prefer to not to wear red, make a statement out of your purse with Dolce & Gabbana's heart box-bag—a piece you can wear from February 14 straight through Chinese New Year.

Available at Dolce & Gabbana stores

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Above Photo: Courtesy of Matches Fashion

Alexa Chung

The ultra-wearable burgundy-red cropped jacket by British It-girl Alexa Chung was inspired by 1990s Britpop figures. Made from soft corduroy with military-style pockets, it's a warm and versatile piece you'll be sure to wear all year.

Available at matchesfashion.com

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Salvatore Ferragamo

If red is really not your cup of tea, opt for the small yet statement-making fashion accessory from Salvatore Ferragamo. This blooming flower ring is a beautiful art piece that can stand on its own.

Available at Salvatore Ferragamo stores

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Valentino

Pierpaolo Piccioli took inspiration from the Apollo moon landing when he designed these elegant cropped crepe pants with large patch pockets. They are as comfortable as they are user-friendly.

Available at net-a-porter.com

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3.1 Phillip Lim

Fashioned after red boxing gloves, this mini 3.1 Phillip Lim bag packs a serious sartorial punch and will serve as a cute finishing touch to any look during—and even after—Chinese New Year. 

Available at 3.1 Phillip Lim stores

 

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Mugler

Don this crepe sleeveless jumpsuit by Mugler and throw on an oversized blazer when attending more formal CNY gatherings, then wear it with sneakers in the summer for a whole other look. 

Available at fwrd.com

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Prada

From Prada's highly coveted comic book-inspired Spring collection comes these red, pointed slingbacks with a comic strip ribbon that will certainly turn heads—especially when paired with a jacket-pant combo. 

Available at Prada stores

 

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Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela's oversized mohair sweater worn over leather leggings is the cool girl's answer to family dinner dressing. 

Available at modaoperandi.com

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