Stop And Smell The Roses With Burberry's Lunar New Year Collection
In his first Chinese New Year capsule for Burberry, chief creative officer Daniel Lee dials up the good vibes with the auspicious touch of red.
By Cherry Tan,
Daniel Lee of Burberry has infused the brand's classic British wardrobe tropes with a red-hot makeover to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, skillfully incorporating the auspicious hue cherished in Chinese culture. The Lunar New Year 2024 collection showcases elements like the houndstooth check, seasonal roses, and the brand’s signature checks, all adorned in a bold red that transcends mere colour – it embodies a tradition of good luck and prosperity. Adding a touch of symbolism, flowers, which are considered to carry profound meanings related to values, virtues, and aspirations, make a presence too – in the form of the rose, a signature of Lee
Carry this as a pochette or shoulder bag simply by adjusting its straps, complemented by metal clip hardware that plays on the Equestrian Knight Design, Burberry’s much-beloved logo.
The Chess, adorned with brushed metal knight and rook charms, now boasts a Lunar New Year upgrade featuring a special retro-style wallpaper motif.
Looking for a spacious bag to carry your beauty essentials and fortune-filled red packets during your Chinese New Year visits? This lightweight canvas tote is your winning choice.
Stride through your CNY visits with flair in these woven shoes. The insoles? Oh, they're flaunting Daniel Lee's favorite oversized check pattern – talk about attention to detail.
Infuse a touch of rugged charm into your look with these fiery red boots. A standout feature of these boots is their chunky rubber soles, molded with classic Burberry lettering from the archives.
Nervous about rocking a head-to-toe red ensemble but still want that festive flair for Chinese New Year? Just pop on a bucket hat like this one, and you're set to steal the show.
It's all about the fine details – and slipping on those red socks is like giving your Lunar New Year outfits a secret handshake with luck.
Sure, this shirt boasts red rose motifs designed for the gents, but it's the go-to for those craving a boxy and oversized silhouette.
Wrap dresses: a celestial gift, especially when navigating the indulgent seas of feasting.
This pair of bottoms feature a playful spin on the classic houndstooth pattern that could leave everyone seeing double in amazement.