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Limited-Edition Year of the Horse Luxury Gifts for Lunar New Year 2026

A curated edit of 22 limited‑edition Year of the Horse luxury gifts, from couture whisky and horsehair Delvaux to artist collaborations and collectible watches, focused on craft, scarcity, and meaningful symbolism.

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Limited-Edition Year of the Horse Luxury Gifts for Lunar New Year 2026
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Start here if you have limited time: choose a collectible, Johnnie Walker Blue Label x Robert Wun, for wow; pick Delvaux or TAG Heuer for lasting craft; or build a thoughtful bundle around Marshall, Tea Forté and MìLà for more accessible luxe. Tag someone who needs this. Would you splurge on spectacle or invest in quiet craftsmanship?

1. Johnnie Walker Blue Label, Year of the Horse (Robert Wun collaboration)

A standout in show‑stopper gifting, the limited‑edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label bottle was created with Hong Kong–born, London‑based couturier Robert Wun and is described as “the couture whisky bottle.” The design features a sculptural horse motif intended to reflect the animal’s auspicious spirit while paying tribute to the whisky house’s craftsmanship, making it a memorable centerpiece for gatherings and a conversation starter at New Year toasts.

2. Monos x Melanie Choi, Lunar New Year travel accessories

Monos’ first‑ever Lunar New Year 2026 collection is a travel‑forward capsule created with Vancouver artist Melanie Choi, including a slim wallet, luggage tags and stickers illustrated with horse‑inspired imagery. Framed as meaningful keepsakes for journeys, these pieces echo the holiday’s focus on movement and reunion: “Travelling home and reuniting with family is central to the holiday.”

3. Delvaux, Pin Mini Bucket, Year of the Horse ultra‑limited edition

Delvaux’s signature Pin Mini Bucket is reworked in Cavale, an intricate weave of horsehair, cotton and linen, in an ultra‑limited Year of the Horse edition that foregrounds material craft. “Inspired by a horse’s feedbag, the curved base design feels especially apt this year, while a bell‑shaped calfskin charm with tassels adds a delicate sense of movement,” an editorial note explains, a piece for collectors who prize savoir‑faire and subtle symbolism.

4. Rimowa, Original Twist suitcase in Powder Blue and Terracotta

Rimowa’s limited‑edition drop leans into travel as symbolic movement, introducing Powder Blue, a “soft, calming shade”, and a terracotta option across its collections, with the Original Twist suitcase as the highlight. The Original Twist receives leather‑wrapped handles and a colour‑matched seal that updates Rimowa’s iconic grooved aluminium, a tasteful way to mark journeys home in style.

5. Dior, Year of the Horse capsule (Lady Dior, Dior Book Tote)

Dior’s capsule applies zodiac motifs with restraint, offering signature silhouettes such as the Lady Dior and the Dior Book Tote in celebratory shades of pink, chosen to “echo the colour’s association with joy and femininity within the Maison’s heritage.” The approach is presented as celebratory without spectacle, integrating motifs into ready‑to‑wear and accessories for those who want a refined nod to the year.

6. Furla, Year of the Horse 2026 capsule

Furla blends elegance and play in its Year of the Horse capsule: standout pieces include a gem‑toned Iride mini hobo complete with a leather horse charm, a Roxie bucket bag styled like a “prosperity vessel,” and a fuzzy crossbody shaped like a fleece pony. The capsule is positioned as wearable talismans, joyful, tactile pieces that channel luck and forward momentum while staying rooted in Italian design DNA.

7. MCM, Aren collection with knight/chess motif

MCM’s Year of the Horse line leans on the knight or chess motif, symbolizing unconventional movement and decisive choice, applied to upcycled Aren bags in Cognac Visetos that are hand‑painted with the motif. Pieces include the Aren Shoulder Bag, Aren Chain Shoulder Bag and Aren Crossbody; the campaign’s immersive visuals and activations emphasize intentional movement and confidence for the season.

8. LOEWE, Puzzle and Amazona 31 special editions; Wang Yibo overshirt

LOEWE translates the horse motif across ready‑to‑wear and leather, offering special editions of the Puzzle and the Amazona 31 with hand‑knotted fringes and tassels reminiscent of a horse’s mane, plus charms and dice that echo the zodiac animal. The brand’s campaign, photographed by Nick Yang and featuring Wei Yiting, includes a short film and a leather overshirt created for Wang Yibo that will be sold exclusively in select Chinese stores, underscoring regional exclusives for collectors.

9. Good Addition, Year of the Horse fashion collections (iconography)

Good Addition appears among brands tapping horse iconography this season, particularly horseshoe motifs carried into jewellery and charm designs. Though details are brief in the capsule listings, Good Addition’s inclusion signals the wider trend toward wearable charm pieces intended to convey fortune and protection.

10. Roger Vivier, Year of the Horse offerings (brand mention)

Roger Vivier is listed among maisons releasing Year of the Horse collections; while explicit product detail was limited in the notes, the brand’s presence reaffirms that luxury footwear and accessories houses joined the zodiac moment with limited editions and refined decorative motifs.

11. Maje, horse‑print T‑shirt (£129)

Maje’s boxy T‑shirt, printed with a horse motif and the tongue‑in‑cheek “hold your horses” message, offers a contemporary, easy off‑duty way to mark the year. At £129, it’s a modern, wear‑now option for gifting that reads fresh with denim or layered under tailoring.

12. Marella, cashmere Year of the Horse sweater (£310)

Marella’s limited‑edition sweater is rendered in 100% cashmere in a joyful red hue with gold accents and an elegant horse across the chest, red and gold being classic symbols of prosperity and good fortune. Priced at £310, it’s a tactile, celebratory knit that balances festive symbolism with everyday luxury.

13. Thom Browne, horse‑pattern satin‑stitched shirt (£1,240)

For a sartorially serious gift, Thom Browne offers a classic Oxford with satin‑stitched horse motifs drawn from its limited‑edition line; the piece is presented as a refined celebratory shirt priced at £1,240, a statement gift with couture detailing for the well‑dressed recipient.

14. Harry Winston, Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm (Moments Collection)

Harry Winston’s Chinese New Year Automatic 36mm from the Moments Collection pairs a red alligator strap with a diamond‑set horse dial, a precious, jewelry‑forward take on the zodiac watch. Touted as the kind of gift “to someone very special to ring in the New Year with joy, adventure and zest for life,” availability is price‑on‑application, aligning it with haute horology and bespoke service.

15. TAG Heuer, Carrera Chronograph Year of the Horse (250 pieces)

TAG Heuer’s Carrera Chronograph Year of the Horse is strictly limited, only 250 pieces, and carries deep crimson and champagne gold detailing; the Chinese character for horse, ‘马’, appears at nine o’clock. At £6,850, it’s the choice for collectors who want a sporty yet precious limited watch that references the zodiac with clear design cues.

16. Baobab Collection, Artemis candle (Year of the Horse selection)

Baobab Collection’s Artemis candle makes the home fragrance list as a luxe, scent‑driven way to mark the season; while the provided notes don’t specify the scent or price, Baobab’s larger format candles are known for sculptural vessels and long burn times, making them an interior‑focused gift for hosts and tastemakers.

17. Marshall Emberton III, limited‑edition Lunar New Year speaker by FCCK ($200)

Marshall’s Emberton III receives a Lunar New Year limited edition with a graffiti‑inspired design by Chinese artist FCCK, pairing the brand’s signature sound heritage with contemporary street art. Priced at $200, it’s a spirited tech‑meets‑art gift for home listening or travel.

18. Wildwonder, Wild Mahjong Tiles ($195)

Wildwonder’s modern mahjong set, the Wild Mahjong Tiles, reimagines the traditional game with colorful, design‑forward tiles intended for festive game nights. At $195, it’s a stylish, social gift that nods to heritage play while updating it for contemporary interiors.

19. Tea Forté, Ruby Mini Petite Presentation Box ($15)

Tea Forté’s Ruby Mini Petite Presentation Box gathers an assortment that includes chocolate fondue, orange jasmine, cherry blossom, strawberry hibiscus and Darjeeling quince blends, an accessible $15 luxury stocking‑stuffer for tea lovers seeking curated flavors tied to the season.

20. MìLà, Spicy Hot Pot Beef soup dumplings (limited edition; $30 for 3)

MìLà’s limited‑edition Spicy Hot Pot Beef soup dumplings deliver rich umami broth and the numbing warmth of Sichuan peppercorns in a celebratory edibles drop. Priced at $30 for three, they represent the kinds of seasonal food releases that “are likely to gallop away soon,” perfect for gifting to gourmands who value immediacy and experience.

21. Curated small‑gifts edit: combining tech, tea and treats

Nymag’s Lunar New Year selection underscores how small‑scale luxe can be assembled into memorable bundles: pair the Marshall Emberton III speaker with Wildwonder mahjong tiles, Tea Forté’s ruby tea box and a pack of MìLà dumplings for an elevated host gift that spans play, scent and flavor. These layered presents let givers mix price points while keeping the Year of the Horse theme coherent.

22. The collectible and craft thesis: scarcity, symbolism and travel

Across these limited editions you’ll find three repeating signals to guide purchase: visible craft (Delvaux’s Cavale weave, Harry Winston’s diamond dial), scarcity (TAG Heuer’s 250 pieces; Delvaux “ultra‑limited”), and movement, literal or symbolic (Rimowa’s travel shades, Monos’s journey‑focused accessories, MCM’s knight motif). If you want spectacle, buy the couture whisky bottle or a statement watch; if you prize quiet longevity, invest in handwoven leather or a crafted timepiece. Tag someone who needs this and decide: will you splurge on theatrical design or collect smaller, meaningful pieces that wear better over time?

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