Your Style Guide to Lunar New Year
Get ready to celebrate Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Rat with some style savvy help from Square One!
With over 320 stores to choose from – our stores are filled with glam fashions, elegant accessories and even commemorative items to mark the occasion.
Whether you plan to paint the town red with friends, enjoy a special feast with family or stay home for a casual night, here are some inspired ideas for a night to remember.
Take a look through this preview of some of the many Lunar New Year must-haves featured on Search.Find.ShopNOW. Then click through to enjoy the convenience of shopping online or plan your trip to Square One.
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Dress Code - Red: Take inspiration from the official colour of Chinese New Year and put on a red party dress. This frock star is sweet and sassy with a ruffled mandarin collar, puffed sleeves and full skirt. Available at H&M.
Dress Code - Red: Take inspiration from the official colour of Chinese New Year and put on a red party dress. This frock star is sweet and sassy with a ruffled mandarin collar, puffed sleeves and full skirt. Available at H&M.
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Dress Code - Red: Red hot and ready to celebrate! Stick with a monochromatic outfit in chili pepper red, pairing a lacy bodysuit with tailored dress pants. For a more conservative look, top with a structured blazer – perfect for dinner with the in-laws. Available at Dynamite
Dress Code - Red: Red hot and ready to celebrate! Stick with a monochromatic outfit in chili pepper red, pairing a lacy bodysuit with tailored dress pants. For a more conservative look, top with a structured blazer – perfect for dinner with the in-laws. Available at Dynamite
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Dress Code - Red: A full-length dress is the perfect choice for more formal Lunar New Year plans. Au currant details to look for: open shoulders or single shoulder designs revealing just enough skin to be noticed – and in scarlet red, of course! Available at Laura.
Dress Code - Red: A full-length dress is the perfect choice for more formal Lunar New Year plans. Au currant details to look for: open shoulders or single shoulder designs revealing just enough skin to be noticed – and in scarlet red, of course! Available at Laura.
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Radiant in Red: Heading out for dinner? Don't be caught trying to read the restaurant menu without your reading glasses. A reflection of your vivacious personality, these peepers in a medley of vivid pinks and reds are a brilliant choice. Available at Chicos.
Radiant in Red: Heading out for dinner? Don't be caught trying to read the restaurant menu without your reading glasses. A reflection of your vivacious personality, these peepers in a medley of vivid pinks and reds are a brilliant choice. Available at Chicos.
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Radiant In Red: Such an auspicious occasion calls for indulging with a manicure. Take a break from your usual neutral tone of nail polish to paint the town – and your nails – red with OPI Infinite Shine 2 in A Kiss On The Chic. Available at Chatters.
Radiant In Red: Such an auspicious occasion calls for indulging with a manicure. Take a break from your usual neutral tone of nail polish to paint the town – and your nails – red with OPI Infinite Shine 2 in A Kiss On The Chic. Available at Chatters.
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Radiant in Red: Take a break from the little black dress to shine in a ruby red dazzler. This faux-wrap dress is comfy in jersey and figure flattering with strategically placed gathers cinched at the waist with a sparkly rhinestone clip. Available at Laura Plus.
Radiant in Red: Take a break from the little black dress to shine in a ruby red dazzler. This faux-wrap dress is comfy in jersey and figure flattering with strategically placed gathers cinched at the waist with a sparkly rhinestone clip. Available at Laura Plus.
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Winning Metals: This minimalist slip dress is on trend for a night out. Exquisite gold winter florals standout against a midnight blue background. If it’s too cold or you prefer a more modest look, layer over a thin black turtleneck to a thoroughly modern boho vibe. Available at Club Monaco.
Winning Metals: This minimalist slip dress is on trend for a night out. Exquisite gold winter florals standout against a midnight blue background. If it’s too cold or you prefer a more modest look, layer over a thin black turtleneck to a thoroughly modern boho vibe. Available at Club Monaco.
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Winning Metals: A nude shoe is an easy way to create the illusion of appearing taller. So rise to the occasion with this gorgeous Wicalindra block heel in go-with-everything rose-gold glitter. Available at Aldo.
Winning Metals: A nude shoe is an easy way to create the illusion of appearing taller. So rise to the occasion with this gorgeous Wicalindra block heel in go-with-everything rose-gold glitter. Available at Aldo.
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Winning Metals: Take advantage of this special opportunity to get all dressed up. Effortless and elegant, dress to the nines and look a perfect ten in this sparkly gold sequin cocktail dress. Available at RW&Co.
Winning Metals: Take advantage of this special opportunity to get all dressed up. Effortless and elegant, dress to the nines and look a perfect ten in this sparkly gold sequin cocktail dress. Available at RW&Co.
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Finishing Touches: From the Lucky Goddess collection, this cocktail ring is a knock out. Any woman would be lucky to receive this beautiful bauble as a Lunar New Year present. Smart for a last-minute gift – the band is adjustable for the perfect fit. Available at Swarovki.
Finishing Touches: From the Lucky Goddess collection, this cocktail ring is a knock out. Any woman would be lucky to receive this beautiful bauble as a Lunar New Year present. Smart for a last-minute gift – the band is adjustable for the perfect fit. Available at Swarovki.
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Finishing Touches: Take inspiration from the tradition of gifting with a red envelope (hong bao) to treat yourself to a classic envelope clutch – in Chinese red, of course. Perfect for adding an eye-catching pop of colour to any outfit. Available at Rudsak.
Finishing Touches: Take inspiration from the tradition of gifting with a red envelope (hong bao) to treat yourself to a classic envelope clutch – in Chinese red, of course. Perfect for adding an eye-catching pop of colour to any outfit. Available at Rudsak.
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Finishing Touches: Lunar New Year presents a gold opportunity to take a break from silver and rose gold, making an haute upgrade to glorious gold. Have her “puttin’ on the ritz” with this Micheal Kors Ritz watch, an exceptional gift of time. Available at Bitter Sweet.
Finishing Touches: Lunar New Year presents a gold opportunity to take a break from silver and rose gold, making an haute upgrade to glorious gold. Have her “puttin’ on the ritz” with this Micheal Kors Ritz watch, an exceptional gift of time. Available at Bitter Sweet.
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Main Attraction: Whether you’re adhering to the “hair must not be washed on the first day of the lunar year” tradition or you’re challenged for time, refresh your hair between shampoos with Schwarzkopf Professional OSIS+ Refresh Dust dry shampoo. Available at Chatters.
Main Attraction: Whether you’re adhering to the “hair must not be washed on the first day of the lunar year” tradition or you’re challenged for time, refresh your hair between shampoos with Schwarzkopf Professional OSIS+ Refresh Dust dry shampoo. Available at Chatters.
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Main Attraction: Be noticed from all angles of the room, drawing attention to your tresses bejeweled with a wired hair band. Dark hair makes for the perfect backdrop for a stand of delicate golden flowers, fine filigree and rhinestones. Available at Bitter Sweet.
Main Attraction: Be noticed from all angles of the room, drawing attention to your tresses bejeweled with a wired hair band. Dark hair makes for the perfect backdrop for a stand of delicate golden flowers, fine filigree and rhinestones. Available at Bitter Sweet.
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For Beauty Queens: It’s not a proper celebration without taking Tik Tok and Insta-worthy photos. While doing so, all eyes will be on your cell phone cover – so bling it up with this cheeky New Love smartphone case. The mirror finish is handy for lipstick touch-ups, too! Available at Swarovski.
For Beauty Queens: It’s not a proper celebration without taking Tik Tok and Insta-worthy photos. While doing so, all eyes will be on your cell phone cover – so bling it up with this cheeky New Love smartphone case. The mirror finish is handy for lipstick touch-ups, too! Available at Swarovski.
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For Modern Men: To welcome the new year, a new suit is definitely in order. As black is a colour to be avoided when celebrating Lunar New Year, opt for a navy, charcoal or even a light grey instead. Available at RW&Co.
For Modern Men: To welcome the new year, a new suit is definitely in order. As black is a colour to be avoided when celebrating Lunar New Year, opt for a navy, charcoal or even a light grey instead. Available at RW&Co.
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For Modern Men: Up your sartorial game wearing a red silk tie with an oh-so-subtle pattern. If wearing a suit feels too formal, pair with a dress shirt and layer on a luxe cashmere sweater. Available at Le Chateau.
For Modern Men: Up your sartorial game wearing a red silk tie with an oh-so-subtle pattern. If wearing a suit feels too formal, pair with a dress shirt and layer on a luxe cashmere sweater. Available at Le Chateau.
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For Modern Men: Red may be the official colour of Lunar New Year, but for men’s fashions, go deep and rich towards shades of merlot, cabernet and other wines. A deliciously dapper alternative to a suit jacket, this burgundy Quilted Knit Blazer is a fine example. Available at Le Chateau.
For Modern Men: Red may be the official colour of Lunar New Year, but for men’s fashions, go deep and rich towards shades of merlot, cabernet and other wines. A deliciously dapper alternative to a suit jacket, this burgundy Quilted Knit Blazer is a fine example. Available at Le Chateau.
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Men of Leisure: Whether hosting dinner at home or after a long night out, let him slip into a comfy pair of suede and leather UGG Ascot China Tea fashion moccasins, made with a warm sheepskin lining. Available at SoftMoc.
Men of Leisure: Whether hosting dinner at home or after a long night out, let him slip into a comfy pair of suede and leather UGG Ascot China Tea fashion moccasins, made with a warm sheepskin lining. Available at SoftMoc.
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Men of Leisure: Switching up to a dress shirt with French cuffs instantly makes any outfit feel more formal. For an extra-special touch, add a hint of spring with gold flower cufflinks. Available at Le Chateau.
Men of Leisure: Switching up to a dress shirt with French cuffs instantly makes any outfit feel more formal. For an extra-special touch, add a hint of spring with gold flower cufflinks. Available at Le Chateau.
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Princess Perfect: Your little princess will be “red-y” for family celebrations dolled up in this picture-perfect brocade dress – made for twirling in with two layers of tulle. Her lao lao will be so proud. Available at H&M.
Princess Perfect: Your little princess will be “red-y” for family celebrations dolled up in this picture-perfect brocade dress – made for twirling in with two layers of tulle. Her lao lao will be so proud. Available at H&M.
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Princess Perfect: A charming keepsake for Lunar New Year, this Limited Edition 2020 Anniversary Mouse celebrates 125 years of Swarovski sparkle with the brands own iconic rodent, called the “Ur-Mouse”. Available at Swarovski.
Princess Perfect: A charming keepsake for Lunar New Year, this Limited Edition 2020 Anniversary Mouse celebrates 125 years of Swarovski sparkle with the brands own iconic rodent, called the “Ur-Mouse”. Available at Swarovski.
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The Rat Pack: Roots own iconic rodent, the beaver, has been replaced by a graphic rat, featured on a limited-edition Lunar New Year collection, including a coin pouch that could be set out at each person’s place setting. Available at Roots.
The Rat Pack: Roots own iconic rodent, the beaver, has been replaced by a graphic rat, featured on a limited-edition Lunar New Year collection, including a coin pouch that could be set out at each person’s place setting. Available at Roots.
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The Rat Pack: Spread the cheer of Lunar New Year with a Square One Shopping Centre Gift Card. Lucky Offer - Receive a 5% Bonus Gift Card when you purchase $200 or more in Square One Gifts Cards. Offer ends February 2, 2020. Available at Guest Experience and Concierge. Restrictions Apply.
The Rat Pack: Spread the cheer of Lunar New Year with a Square One Shopping Centre Gift Card. Lucky Offer - Receive a 5% Bonus Gift Card when you purchase $200 or more in Square One Gifts Cards. Offer ends February 2, 2020. Available at Guest Experience and Concierge. Restrictions Apply.