10 Exclusive Lunar New Year 2026 Capsule Collection

In a bid to appeal to a growing East and Southeast Asian market, luxury fashion brands are increasingly integrating local cultural references into their global design narratives by leveraging Lunar New Year capsule collections to deliver products that are both culturally impactful and desirable. For 2026, the Year of the Horse has inspired a wave of curated offerings that reinterpret traditional symbols — from zodiac motifs and good fortune iconography to folk tales and Chinese craftsmanship — across ready-to-wear, accessories and lifestyle pieces.

These collections serve multiple purposes: they reinforce brand relevance in key Asian markets, provide regionally focused storytelling and offer collectors exclusive — highly detailed pieces that extend beyond standard seasonal releases. Utilising short films with star-studded casts, immersive installations and collaborations with local artists, these capsule collections translate festive traditions into contemporary fashion experiences that resonate both culturally and commercially.

Dior by Jonathan Anderson

Centered on the Year of the Horse, Dior’s creative director Jonathan Anderson has unveiled a Lunar New Year capsule collection that draws on themes of luck, vitality and renewal. A highlight motif is the Dior Clover Garden — a reinterpretation of the 18th-century pastoral toile de Jouy, now infused with luminous four-leaf clovers and horse illustrations that reference the zodiac. This design is applied across ready-to-wear pieces including skirts, jackets, jeans and shirts, as well as accessories such as silk scarves, Mitzah bags and sneakers — creating a cohesive visual language that bridges fashion and cultural storytelling.

Iconography associated with good fortune — particularly the horseshoe — appears in jewellery and charms, reinforcing the zodiac theme throughout the collection. Dior’s signature bags — including the Lady Dior and Dior Book Tote — are presented in shades of pink, echoing the colour’s association with joy and femininity within the Maison’s heritage. By integrating these zodiac-inspired motifs into both apparel and accessories, Dior delivers a capsule that sees the amalgamation of traditional references with contemporary design, offering limited-edition pieces that celebrate the festive spirit of the Lunar New Year without seeming like a performative gesture to appeal to a growing Asian market.

LOEWE

LOEWE celebrates the Year of the Horse with a Lunar New Year capsule that draws directly on Chinese artistic traditions. At the centre of the campaign is an animated short film co-created with Shanghai Animation Film Studio, following a young horse tasked with fetching lanterns for its village. Along the way, it meets a deer, a platypus and LOEWE Global Brand Ambassador Wang Yibo, reflecting the themes of courage and self-belief from Peng Wenxi’s fable “Little Horse Crossing the River”. The film also demonstrates LOEWE’s ongoing collaboration with Chinese animation studios and its engagement with literary and visual storytelling.

The 2026 collection translates the horse motif into products across ready-to-wear and accessories. Special editions of the Puzzle and Amazona 31 cropped bags feature hand-knotted fringes and tassels reminiscent of a horse’s mane, while charms and dice echo the zodiac animal. A leather overshirt —created for Wang Yibo and worn by him in the short film — will be sold exclusively in select Chinese stores. The campaign — photographed by Nick Yang and including model Wei Yiting — visually links the collection’s motifs with the film’s narrative.

LOEWE is also staging lantern installations in Shanghai, Chengdu and Nanjing to accompany the collection. At CASA LOEWE Shanghai, lanterns inspired by the film’s characters and landscapes will fill the garden square, while at LOEWE Gaozhai, Chengdu, sun and horse lanterns will complement the New Year window displays. In Nanjing’s historic Yuyuan Garden, lanterns integrating LOEWE designs with the site’s architecture will provide a public celebration of the festival. LOEWE tapping into tier-two and select tier-three cities alongside leveraging China’s explosive growth in short-form drama content highlights luxury fashion’s strategic focus on the Asian market.

Loro Piana

Loro Piana honours the Year of the Horse with a capsule collection that combines heritage sportswear and subtle equestrian references. Central to the offering is a reimagined version of the Horsey jacket for men and women — retaining signature features from the 1992 original created for the Italian show jumping team — including patch pockets, a stand-up collar with anti-rain and anti-wind flap and concealed horn buttons. The jacket bears the Maison’s Blue Label marking iconic sportswear pieces, while a delicate paisley print — the Chandani Horse — weaves the horse motif into women’s garments, scarves, slippers and the Extra Pocket L19 bag.

Women’s looks — such as the Cellina parka, vest and jogging pants — mix structured tailoring with relaxed fluidity, crafted from exclusive mouliné wool, linen and silk jersey. Men’s pieces emphasise ease of movement through cashmere knitwear, jersey trousers and outerwear in earthy tones, made from Sea Island Cotton and other refined materials. Accessories include Tennis Walk shoes in leather or canvas and a Moonlight gift set in Baby Cashmere for newborns. The collection — available in Loro Piana boutiques across China, South Korea, South Asia and Japan — demonstrates the Maison’s ongoing focus on understated tactile craftsmanship while integrating zodiac-inspired symbolism.

Balenciaga

Balenciaga’s 2026 New Year Series marks the Year of the Horse with a collection that combines oversized graphics, signature logomarks and zodiac-inspired accessories. The ready-to-wear offering spans tracksuits, hoodies, T-shirts, scarves and layering pieces such as leather track jackets and wide-neck polo shirts, many featuring an oversized cursive Balenciaga Paris motif or embroidered script. Bags are updated for the occasion — including a light grey Arena leather Le City East-West bag — while bag charms in the form of lucky horseshoes and red strass-set hearts reference the zodiac.

Footwear receives seasonal treatments with the Hamptons and Track Sneakers presented in exclusive colourways accented with red detailing and scribbled laces. Supporting the launch is a short film and photography series shot in Shanghai by John Yuyi which captures actors Ma Sichun, Yang Chaoyue and Chen Feiyu alongside content creators JM and Tan Suan enjoying Lunar New Year traditions, from shopping for Bingtanghulu fruit sticks to taking in the city skyline from a rooftop. This Balenciaga capsule collection integrates the Maison’s visual identity with cultural symbolism for a regionally resonant celebration.

Ralph Lauren 2026 Lunar New Year Gift Guide

Ralph Lauren marks the Year of the Horse with a comprehensive Lunar New Year capsule highlighting “Lunar New Year Essentials” spanning multiple lines — from Ralph Lauren Collection and Purple Label to Polo Ralph Lauren, Lauren Ralph Lauren and children’s ranges. Across the offering, festive designs reinterpret wardrobe staples through seasonal motifs and colourways associated with prosperity and renewal.

Key pieces include silk blouses, lambskin jackets, wool-silk sweaters, cashmere knits and the Lunar New Year Polo Bear sweaters, alongside coordinating skirts and dresses. Accessories complement the apparel, with calfskin and suede bags, tote and crossbody options and seasonal scarves, beanies and caps. The children’s range mirrors adult themes with Polo Bear and horse-inspired prints on reversible jackets, zip sweaters and cotton-wool ensembles. Ralph Lauren’s capsule integrates signature silhouettes with Lunar New Year motifs, offering a full wardrobe and accessory edit designed for gifting and festive dressing, while extending the Maison’s equestrian and preppy aesthetic into culturally resonant seasonal editions.

CELINE

CELINE celebrates the Year of the Horse with a Lunar New Year capsule centred on the symbolism of wishing trees, a folk tradition representing hopes, fortune and renewal. The collection is visually anchored by a central installation of a towering evergreen adorned with thousands of CELINE scarves and ribbons, creating a striking interplay between fashion and cultural ritual. Campaign imagery by Kin Chan Coedel captures this installation within a scenic Chinese landscape, while fashion photography by Zhong Lin presents the collection on models in a variety of festive silhouettes, underscoring the collection’s vibrant, celebratory mood. Through scarves, accessories a