The Chanel Lunar New Year 2026 collection is here. In 2026, we’re celebrating the year of the horse, representing energy, vitality, freedom, and success. Chanel is celebrating Lunar New Year this year with gorgeously designed red envelopes and goodies. If you look at other major brands (like Hermes and Ferrari), they love using a horse as a symbol of their status.
Year of the Fire Horse
2026’s zodiac represents the Fire Horse, which a horse is already a naturally fire element, so this is technically a double fire year. The Chanel Lunar New Year‘s combines the fashion house’s timeless sophistication with a carousel of horses. Chanel embedded a silhouette of a course with their iconic CC logo and camelia flower.
Select Chanel boutiques carry the red envelopes. Within the Chanel Lunar New Year collection, there is also a phone charm (beaded handle), keychain, and charms. This is not a standard gift with purchase.
Chanel Lunar New Year
I am absolutely in love with how simple yet elegant the red envelopes are designed this year. It’s very zodiac-themed and specific than the generic logo-on-a-red-envelope design. Red envelopes are a staple in Lunar New Year, weddings, birthdays, and major events as a gesture of good fortune, typically given by those in a senior position, married individuals, and elders.
This is also a sign of me eventually becoming a female version of unc.
The Chanel Lunar New Year charm is not made of everyday plastic. It’s very durable and feels luxurious. It’s made from metal properties, so don’t expect it to scratch easily. The charm is perfect to add to your everyday bag, or anything you can think of. For the golf lovers, you can even turn this into a ball marker.
May 2026 be filled with happiness, prosperity, and good health!
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