If the first few weeks of your 2024 have felt a bit lackluster, a second chance at a fresh start is right around the corner. Based on the cycles of the moon rather than the sun, the Lunar New Year, typically celebrated in Asian countries including China, Vietnam, and South Korea, falls on February 10 this year, kicking off several weeks of parades, feasts, fireworks, and festivities.
The Chinese zodiac calendar marks this year as the Year of the Dragon. I’ve already spotted plenty of dragon-themed product launches designed to celebrate the mythical creature, which symbolizes strength, power, and good fortune. Below, I’ve rounded up some of my favorites — but definitely don’t dillydally, as many of these releases are limited-edition and won’t stick around for long.
Our Place has partnered with Fly by Jing on a special Lunar New Year set that includes a pre-seasoned carbon-steel wok, a handwoven steamer, steamer liners, chopsticks, and a beechwood spatula adorned with a sinuous dragon. The collection also includes Fly by Jing’s Triple Threat Set — three tingly, spicy sauces perfect for spooning over dumplings.
Created in collaboration with artist Yiran Xia, Target’s Lunar New Year collection includes fun DIY craft kits and colorful red envelopes. This dragon streamer will add a festive vibe to any gathering.
AAPI-owned jewelry brand Notte has released a special Good Luck ring for Lunar New Year. Silver plated with glittery enamel, it comes in two eye-catching colors: strawberry pink and lime green.
Zenni’s Lunar New Year collection includes plenty of statement specs, including these chunky square frames featuring glossy cherry-red acetate and flashy metal dragon embellishments at the temples. It also comes with a limited-edition gift bag that includes a hard case, two microfiber drawstring cases, and two microfiber cleaning cloths printed with a dragon design.
Just in time for your Lunar New Year feast, modern Chinese food brand MìLà has teamed up with Seattle’s first-ever pho shop, Phở Bắc, to release limited-edition pho-flavored frozen soup dumplings that are infused with a rich, bold beef broth.
Asian emporium and beloved NYC staple Pearl River Mart is a one-stop shop for Lunar New Year goodies. This gift box contains everything you need to ring in the Year of the Dragon, including red envelopes, noisemakers, and lucky charms like coins and a diamond knot.
Lego has outdone itself with a 1,171-piece dragon that features a tilting head and posable mouth, plus specially designed dragon scales. Once built, it’s the perfect display piece for a desk or mantel.
Contemporary Chinese boutique Chop Suey Club has launched Lunar New Year sweaters in vibrant orange and green colorways. Made from cotton, silk, and wool, they feature a soaring dragon design on the front and matching motifs on the sleeves.
Designed by artist Willy Chong, Ikea’s new iteration of its FÖSSTA collection blends Scandinavian sensibility with Song dynasty motifs. It includes a curated selection of chopsticks, place mats, and drinkware, but my favorite is this goofy decorative dragon cushion that’s sure to brighten up any room.
Nail-polish brand Le Mini Macaron’s Dragon Queen bundle will get your nails New Year–ready. It includes three eye-catching gel polishes: Pomegranate, a sultry crimson red; Golden Elixir, a sparkling Champagne gold; and Camelia, a sweet blush pink. There’s also a sheet of nail stickers filled with dragons, sparkles, and flowers.
Kate Spade’s Year of the Dragon collection includes jewelry, apparel, and accessories. Treat yourself to a little razzle-dazzle with these dragon hoop earrings dotted with faux pearls.
Who says ornaments are only a Christmas thing? Brooklyn-based small business Craftspring’s handcrafted Lunar New Year ornaments include a beaded lion, a charming cicada, and this serpentine red dragon.
While red and gold are the traditional colors for celebrating the New Year, Charles & Keith opted to design its Lunar New Year collection with unexpected pops of magenta, silver, and pale pink. This sophisticated jacquard satin bag will instantly liven up any party look.
Sugarfina’s lantern-shaped bento box containing coffee-infused chocolate truffles and juicy, lychee-flavored gummies would make a delightful gift.
Jane Win’s Year of the Dragon coin is inscribed with the phrase “Et Surgo,” meaning “I Rise” — a reminder of your strength and resilience as you approach the new year.
Venus et Fleur’s Lunar New Year bundle includes two mini floral arrangements and a votive candle, all packaged in an illustrated box depicting a dragon swimming through a sea of roses.
Alexander Wang’s Year of the Dragon capsule collection features a bevy of bedazzled rhinestone dragons on black velour. (If you really want to splash out, there’s also a crystal-encrusted wristlet that’ll run you a cool $1,000.)
Drawing on her AAPI heritage and the dragon sculptures she observed growing up in Taipei, jewelry designer Ming Yu Wang created the Zhu necklace with alternating beads of jade and pearl, to bring wisdom, spiritual energy, and power to its wearer.
All four pieces in Silk Laundry’s Year of the Dragon capsule collection feature an exclusive dragon print by artist Ruby Lee. These ultra-luxe, 100 percent silk trousers are perfect for lounging in all year long.
SteelSeries, makers of one of our favorite gaming headsets, recently released a limited-edition colorway of its Arctis Nova 7 headphones. The design incorporates Chinese iconography and art, with interchangeable dragon-bedecked earplates as well as debossed scales on the headband.
Founded in 1724, cognac maker Rémy Martin was “born” under the sign of the Dragon and is celebrating its 300th Anniversary with limited-edition bottles of Rémy Martin XO and Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal. Each bottle bears a red-and-gold dragon label and a collar festooned with dragon scales.
The 2024 limited editions of Hennessy’s Paradis, X.O, and VSOP were designed by Chinese digital artist and painter Yang Yongliang. The VSOP bottle and packaging are clad in a vibrant red hue to usher in a prosperous New Year.
Luxury French accessories brand S.T. Dupont has released a sumptuous Year of the Dragon Collection that includes a capsule of pens, lighters, and a cigar case and ashtray, all adorned with an intricate dragon rising from a shower of confetti. Inspired by Japanese anime and street art, the design is hand-crafted in lacquer and rounded off with gold finishings.
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