Luxury Lunar New Year Gifts to Ring in the Year of the Dragon

Lunar New Year not only represents new beginnings and possibilities but also looks ahead to an upcoming year of fortune. The celebration takes place over the course of 15 days filled with delicious food, friendly gatherings and family traditions — like handing out red envelopes filled with money to help loved ones manifest a prosperous 2024.

Among the most special parts of the Lunar New Year are the meaningful moments spent with loved ones and lasting memories made over special meals. D’USSÉ XO Cognac is no stranger to bringing people together to celebrate the fun bits of life. In honor of the Year of the Wooden Dragon, the Cognac brand unveiled a limited-edition XO Cognac Dragon Gift Box so you can ring in the New Year in high spirits. And in helping with the celebration, Hypebeast has also curated a list of the best luxury Lunar New Year Gifts you can wear, decorate with or gift, including the D’USSÉ XO Cognac Dragon Gift Box.

Check out the list below, including some special edition LNY drops from some of today’s most coveted brands.

Palm Angels Lunar New Year Dragon Hoodie

 

Palm Angels debuted a range of festive apparel just in time for the Year of the Dragon — and this limited-edition hoodie is the ideal piece for at-home Lunar New Year festivities. It comes in a bright red colorway, representing the power of the dragon, while a large embroidered Palm Angels monogram decorates the back of the hoodie.

Price: $960 USD
Where to Buy: Palm Angels

Baccarat Dragon BE@RBRICK Decorative Accent

 

Baccarat’s special-edition BE@RBRICK figurine, created in collaboration with Medicom Toy, is the perfect gift for those born in the Year of the Dragon. The crystal bear accent is decorated with golden dragon motifs that nod to the core elements of the cultural festival and would look great on display at a LNY party.

Price: $1,200 USD
Where to Buy: Neiman Marcus

Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 Skeleton Auto

 

The dragon is a symbol of fierceness, strength, and good fortune. Encapsulating all of these concepts into a single timepiece, Hamilton created the ELVIS80 SKELETON AUTO watch. The flashy design is an edgy accent to everyday looks, detailed with a rose gold PVD-coated case and a black skeleton dial reminiscent of shiny dragon scales. The watch features a Nivachron™ balance spring and is powered by H-10-S movement with an 80-hour power reserve.

Price: $1,995 USD
Where to Buy: Hamilton Watch

D’USSÉ XO Cognac Year of the Dragon Limited Edition Gift Box

 

D’USSÉ delivers the same XO Cognac fans know and love, but this time in a gift box unlike any other. The spirit is infused with notes of ripe blackberry and apricot as well as deeper notes of walnut and dark chocolate. The Year of the Dragon limited-edition gift box comes in a commemorative display adorned with a metallic dragon and the 750 ml XO bottle — because nothing gets a LNY party started like D’USSÉ Cognac.

Price: $199.99 USD, may vary by market
Where to Buy: D’USSÉ

D’USSÉ XO x Humberto Leon Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year Red Envelopes

 

It’s what’s on the inside that counts when it comes to this gift option. Red envelopes are a must for LNY and stand in as a symbol of wishing good luck and good health to its recipients. It’s a popular Lunar New Year tradition of helping friends and family get their year started on the right path to more fortunes ahead. This year, Humberto Leon teamed up with D’USSÉ XO to release limited edition red envelopes along with every D’USSÉ XO Cognac LNY Gift Box.

Where to Buy: D’USSÉ

Chopova Lowena Silver Dragon Charm Necklace

 

Chopova Lowena’s pieces are for those who aren’t afraid to make a statement with their fashion choices. This chunky silver charm necklace is sure to turn heads, especially paired with LNY celebration or cocktail looks. The necklace’s pendant shows off a red and green dragon, a nod to the year ahead.

Price: $410 USD
Where to Buy: SSENSE

Ralph Lauren Men’s Lunar New Year Varsity Jacket

 

Give the gift of style from Ralph Lauren’s Lunar New Year 2024 collection. This jacket blends Ralph Lauren’s heritage Americana style with the bright colors that symbolize the Lunar New Year. Intricate embroidery on the back calls to the Year of the Wooden Dragon, while the signature Ralph Lauren pony remains displayed on the front of the left chest.

Price: $248 USD
Where to Buy: Saks Fifth Avenue

Vista Alegre Golden Crystal Lunar New Year Whiskey Decanter

 

Toast to the new year with this Crystal Lunar New Year Whiskey Decanter from Vista Alegre. The beautiful handcrafted piece was both hand-etched and meticulously painted in Portugal. Dragon motifs decorate the crystal decanter which shines brightly when it catches the light, as it is accented by real gold.

Price: $495 USD
Where to Buy: Williams Sonoma

Fendi x FRGMT x Pokémon Limited-Edition Baguette Soft Trunk

 

To honor the Year of the Dragon, Fendi collaborated with FRGMT and Pokémon to create a truly one-of-a-kind accessory. This baguette bag is crafted from Fendi’s traditional jacquard and trimmed in classic black leather. Providing a fun twist, the bag shows off Pokémon’s Dragonite character — embracing the joyful energy that comes along with LNY.

Price: $2390 USD
Where to Buy: Fendi

Off-White™ Lunar New Year 2024 Out of Office

 

Off-White’s “Out of Office” sneaker is an amalgamation of basketball, street, and running silhouettes. Its oversized shape is a reference to ‘90s-era chunky shoe trends, while bright red detailing alludes to traditional Lunar New Year rituals, like red envelopes and red firecrackers.

Price: $665 USD
Where to Buy: Off-White™