Yes, You Can Pull Off Wearing Black And White For Chinese New Year
Here's our cheat – and chic – sheet
By Margaux Levy,
Some people might stay away from monochromatic shades when it comes to dressing up for the Lunar New Year. To that, we say, why no have your cake (and pineapple tarts) and eat it too for the auspicious day by keeping your black and white items to your accessories.
If so, the Chinese New Year capsule line by Prada will be the perfect idea to start if you're looking for chic new additions to your OOTD as you make your house visits during the upcoming Year of the Ox.
Ahead, we share the Prada accessory staples that'll help set the foundation for your outfits – whether they're for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations or beyond.
Getting its well-deserved hype since its debut at the Multiple Views Spring/Summer 2021 show, the Prada Cleo handbag has been getting lots of love by the fashion-obsessed crowd, including Singapore's Mae Tan and Savina Chai. It's fair to say, that this timeless '90s classic is an absolute keeper and will see you through the momentous Lunar New Year reunions and beyond.
A little black shoe may bring you an inch closer to the good fortune that awaits – and add the right dash of femininity to your outfits.
For the sustainability-driven crowd, this utilitarian yet chic shoulder bag by Prada is a must-have. It's lightweight, compact and made with regenerated nylon yarn (Econyl) produced from recycled and purified plastic trash collected in the ocean, fishing nets and textile fibre waste.
Prada's helping you out with easy minimalist dressing with this bag which happens to be enough to stuff all the ang paos, oranges and knick-knacks you'll be carrying for your house visits.
Going for comfort without compromising style for the Chinese New Year? Opt for these lace-up sneakers which go well with a casual dress or a tomboyish ensemble.
Coming in two colourways of black and white, this graphic backpack is an easy attention-grabber that will (hopefully) keep family members diverted from asking the personal Qs at your upcoming CNY reunion.