It’s 2020, the year of the Rat—the first of all the zodiac animals. Lunar New Year begins on January 25 and with it comes the year of wealth and surplus—all characteristics that come alongside the sign of the rat. Those born under the rat are quick thinkers, successful and enjoy a peaceful and quiet life. We picked a few of our top picks from the exclsuive collections in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
Gucci x Disney
Leave it to Alessandro Michele, creative Director of Gucci, to create the ultimate Mickey Mouse collection. For this Lunar New Year, Gucci celebrates the Year of the Mouse with a specially designed collection featuring none other than the most famous mouse, Mickey Mouse. The campaign was shot by photographer and director Harmony Korine. The collection includes everything from bags to clothing for both men and women as well as shoes, accessories and jewelry.
Rag & Bone and Pizza Rat
Remember 2015’s viral video sensation Pizza Rat? You will after you get a glimpse of Rag & Bone’s lunar new year offerings. The line drew inspiration for the year of the rat from the infamous slice stealing rodent. Find him front and center on everything from T-shirts, sweaters, leather goods to beanies.
Lucky Red at Dior, Prada and Burberry
At Dior, the Lunar New Year collection is less about rats and more about red, floral motifs and rising phoenixes. Find the three adorning everything from sweaters and silk scarves, leather jackets and bags to wallets, especially the Saddle Bag, Dior Lady and the Dior Book Tote. Prada also takes a page from the bold hue for inspo with bags, footwear and accessories. It’s iconic triangle logo also gets in on the action with a red makeover. Flower and bird motifs show up in this collection, as well. At Burberry, there’s a red theme, in addition to a refreshed monogram motif. Find oversized sports-style scarves in wool-silk, monogram motif oversized hoodies and wool bomber jacket, all ready to usher in the new year.
New Time of the Year at Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton celebrates the new year with all the animals of the Chinese zodiac. Front and center on its Tambour Horizon Monogram Eclipse watch. Choose between illustrations of the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog or pig. Each are all placed in front of a red skeleton monogram background, each holding a piece from the malletier iconic range.
