10 Red-Hot Ensembles You Should Be Wearing For CNY

It is undeniable that Chinese New Year is the time of the year when brand new outfits (in red) are all the rage, and more often than not, it’s tough to find a suitable outfit. There is an unwritten dress code that most of us have to follow during the Lunar New Year. Pink, red or gold shades are the preferred colours while dark and dull shades like black and charcoal will often be frowned upon.

Gucci

Normally during this festive season, from head to toe, all clothes and accessories worn on New Year’s Day should be brand new. Some families still wear traditional Chinese clothing like qipao but nowadays, you can opt to wear anything elegant and in red. Here are some stunning looks from the runway of your favourite brands that might just be the picture-perfect outfit for CNY and which are unquestionably chic! We have rounded up a few garments from the Spring/Summer 2016 collections that are bound to please the crowd, from your grandmother to even your mother-in-law.

Gucci

Vera Wang

Max Mara

Max Mara

Altuzarra

Creatures of Comfort

Carven

Marni