Ms Min’s Lunar New Year

Images from Chuan Jia by Xiang Ren

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Ms Min has designed a ‘Chinoiserie’ collection that pays homage the rich beauty of Chinese culture. With its cheongsam inspired tailoring, kimono style wraps and tunics inspired by classic martial arts wardrobing in celebratory red and gold shades, this is the perfect new wardrobe for the New Year.

Lane Crawford invites designer Liu Min to share her favourite things about the Lunar New Year festivities.

“My grandparents are very particular about keeping traditions alive. Each year, we light wheels of firecrackers at midnight on New Years Eve to bring in good luck for the New Year. We also keep the lights on at home for the entire evening – also for good luck.”

“The most important thing about the Lunar New Year is the unity of the entire family. Having everyone together to close the old year and bring in the new is the true definition of joy. This is what recharges, revitalizes and prepares us for the New Year.”

“Lunar New Year is referred to as the Spring Festival. It is the coldest time of the year but we are celebrating with warm hearts. It’s a goodbye to the Winter and a welcoming in to the Spring. It’s a rebirth, a new chance and new luck. I love this feeling and the tradition behind it.”