With the Lunar New Year fast approaching, the retail scene is abuzz with excitement and elegance as gift-giving takes the spotlight. Whether searching for luxurious items or unique treasures, these splendid selections offer something special to honor the Year of the Snake. Here’s your 2025 New Year gift and shopping guide!
Among the standout items this season is the Lunar New Year Polo Bear Jumper from Polo Ralph Lauren, priced at $699. This cozy wool sweater features the iconic embroidered Polo Bear dressed festively, making it not just stylish but also a memorable keepsake. Designed with a rib knit crew neck, it can be styled over crisp shirts or worn casually on its own.
For those searching for high-end sophistication, the Gucci Dionysus Small Shoulder Bag is sure to impress at $5,350. Dressed in luxurious Ancora red with opulent gold accents, this bag reflects both the spirit of prosperity and Gucci’s renowned craftsmanship. With its snake closure symbolizing duality and harmony, it's the perfect chic accessory for day-to-night celebrations.
If skincare is at the forefront of your gifting, La Prairie introduces its Skin Caviar Liquid Lift for $790. Touted as the brand’s most advanced serum yet, it promises skin rejuvenation within just 15 minutes thanks to its caviar micro-nutrients. A splendid gift for anyone who treasures radiant skin.
Jewelry aficionados would surely appreciate the Elsa Peretti® Snake Ring from Tiffany & Co., available for $5,150. This elegant ring captures the essence of transformation and renewal, making it ideal for kicking off the new year with luxury and style. Crafted from exquisite 18k gold, it symbolizes both individual style and timeless elegance.
Chanel fans can indulge with the N°1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum retailing at $185. Enriched with red camellia extract, this serum captures the beauty lineage of Chanel, promoting cellular vitality and absorbing quickly for effortless use. Who wouldn’t love receiving something from Chanel?
For festive decor enthusiasts, Dior’s Decorative Plate in Toile de Jouy offers elegant flair for $360 each. These porcelain dishes, imbued with iconic pastoral motifs, infuse any celebration with sophistication and artistry. Perfect for the host who has everything, they add beauty to every gathering.
Don’t overlook makeup as a superb gifting choice! Rouge Hermés Matte Lipstick is available for $125 and features stunning artistry alongside its content, with the added joy of being refillable—perfect for keeping the glam going.
If casual wear is more up the alley, Coach's New Year Coach Snake Script Cropped T-Shirt at $195 embodies both playfulness and trendiness. Made from organic cotton with vibrant red hues to echo the festive spirit, it’s stylishly casual yet chic enough for all occasions.
Candles also make for delightful gifts. The Trudon Gloria candle at $179, with its splendid scent of Indonesian Patchouli and hints of cinnamon, provides warmth and festivity through its glow. With layers of luxury, it’s both decorative and aromatic.
For those interested in collectibles, the Louis Vuitton Snake Box for $4,300 offers unique charm. This lacquer box features aspects of traditional symbolism and is perfect for storing keepsakes or simply as decor.
Shifting from products to atmosphere, malls across the region are elevatively celebrating the Lunar New Year. Sunway Pyramid shines brightly with its theme, “The Golden Era of Fortune,” showcasing decorations crafted from 95% recycled materials. Visitors can engage with interactive displays, merging tradition with modernity through digital blessings illuminating lanterns.
Meanwhile, Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA is welcoming visitors with its “Blooming Fortune” theme filled with lanterns and spring florals. Festivities include calligraphy workshops and enticing shopping rewards, enhancing the festive shopping experience.
The IPC Shopping Centre embraces the “Eternal Prosperity Awaits” campaign filled with colorful displays inspired by both the snake’s symbolism and vibrant markets. Food promotions and lucky draws add to the allure of shopping.
Klang Parade presents its “Golden Prosperity 2025” theme with garden-like decorations to celebrate the beauty of the season, offering community engagement through performances and workshops.
Offering all this festivity, The Curve showcases its “Garden of Fortune,” promising wondrous displays alongside live performances. Shoppers can capture memories through its various activities and supportive initiatives.
1 Utama Shopping Centre enchants visitors with its “Lunar Harmony” celebrations, including performances reflective of heritage and community spirit, under the majestic Radiant Imperial Pavilion, inviting families and friends together.
Finally, Pavilion Bukit Jalil adds magic to the season through its “Prosssperity. Together.” campaign, integrating Disney characters with immersive decorations for families to enjoy.
This Lunar New Year, whether indulging in luxury gifts or taking part in celebratory shopping experiences at beautifully adorned malls, the spirit of the season is evident. It’s not just about the items received but about celebrating togetherness and hope for the year to come.