How Chinese New Year fashion celebrates heritage while setting a festive mood

Whether global or local, traditional or modern, outwardly symbolic or simply culturally inspired, one thing remains clear – Chinese New Year fashion brings joy and sets the mood for celebration, which is what matters most. Photo: By Invite Only

Fashion plays an essential role during Chinese New Year. The celebration is very much about dressing up, as it is about extending a narrative about prosperity, renewal and community life.

In this manner, collections from brands make clever use of symbolism to highlight the deeper meanings behind the celebration.