9 Beautiful Gifts to Celebrate the Year of the Tiger
The Lunar New Year on February 1 is the perfect time to pick up these presents from Harry Winston, Gucci, and Ferragamo
February 1 marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, and 2022 celebrates the Year of the Tiger—a powerful symbol of strength and determination. This regal animal has inspired eye-catching fashion, jewelry, and design from Fendi to Ferragamo. Although the customary gift for the holiday is a red envelope for good fortune, give your loved ones a little something extra this season. These nine brands have launched special collections that are sure to bring upon a happy new year!
1. Gucci
The tiger motif is one Gucci‘s Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, often uses to express the beauty of the natural world. In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Gucci designed a selection of ready-to-wear and accessories incorporating the fierce feline. This Tiger silk dress reimagines the late 1960s archival Flora print by Vittorio Accornero.
2. Harry Winston
A limited edition of eight pieces, Harry Winston‘s Year of the Tiger watch shows two tiger cubs with the brand’s iconic rosettes inspired by the grand entryway at the Fifth Avenue Salon. This whimsical timepiece features a beaded red mother-of-pearl dial and 18k rose gold.
3. Marni
The Year of the Tiger collection by Marni features a festive print by artist Magdalena Suarez Frimkess. Pictured here is the Pablo Mary-Jane sneaker, messenger bag, and Naif tiger print poplin skirts.
4. Rimowa
Rimowa‘s Essential in Red Gloss is perfect for a weekend getaway. The suitcase includes a complimentary leather luggage tag, envelope, and sticker set. Visit a nearby store to get a custom Tiger-embossed stamp for Rimowa luggage tags.
5. Fendi
Fendi‘s Flower Foulard, from the exclusive Spring Festival Capsule Collection, features a multicolor tiger and floral print on 100 percent silk.
6. Salvatore Ferragamo
Chinese artists Sun Yuan and Peng Yu have collaborated with Salvatore Ferragamo to create a vibrant capsule collection in celebration of the Year of the Tiger. Dubbed “Tiger in Wonderland,” the line features an artful twist on the classic Ferragamo silhouettes, including this Studio Box bag.
7. Loro Piana
Loro Piana‘s Lunar New Year crew neck is made of baby cashmere yarn in a jacquard intarsia knit. The luxurious sweater comes in his and hers.
8. David Yurman
David Yurman’s Streamline Tag in 18k yellow gold includes a nephrite jade pendant, characterized for its protective and healing properties in the Chinese culture.
9. Ginori 1735
Adding this year’s Chinese zodiac to its signature Totem collection, Ginori 1735‘s tiger square valet tray can be customized with a personal message for the occasion.