Seasonal gifts draw on tradition
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To celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year, lifestyle and fashion brands present special gifts, some of which are inspired by traditional Chinese drawing, local culture and old-time elegance. With a world of wonderful gifts available, here are some useful ideas for the season.
Hermes
Limited-edition alligator puzzle pieces are hand cut following the lines of the scales, and set on a Java rosewood base. It’s great for puzzle lovers.
Paloma Sanchez
Spanish jewelry designer Paloma Sanchez created a ring featuring red Italian coral set in 18kt yellow gold with two round brilliant-cut diamonds and a necklace of Chinese baroque pearls. With the detachable pendant it makes a perfect jewelry set.
Isabel Lu from ZOOQ.com
A chiffon button-down shirt from Isabel Lu has unique tailoring. On either side of the chest is a stitched panel with raw edges of fabric.
Swatch
The Chinese New Year’s special from Swatch recalls traditional Chinese drawing and calligraphy with its inky black brush strokes and watery grays.
Shiatzy Chen
Rich elements from China’s golden era, the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), have been transformed into a sleek and modern style for the Shiatzy Chen winter collection. The elegant bag can be fitted into any look.
Pilingpalang
Pilingpalang’s gift sets feature a pair of products with Pilingpalang’s China-inspired designs. The “Modern Mahjong” has witty new tile designs.
Asprey
Asprey has created some of the world’s most beautiful silver pieces. The brand presents its Hobby Horse Spoon in Asprey hallmarked sterling silver with horse details at the top.
Evisu
Traditional gold and red are incorporated into Evisu’s 2000 straight-cut model through stitching, buttons, rivets, leather patches and full Daicock embroidery. The cut of the denim is modified along the lines of a pair of traditional horse-riding pants.
Saint-Louis
Saint-Louis is now the last of the crystal makers to produce little, limited-edition crystal ball paperweights every year.
Lampe Berger
Italian designer Stefano Poletti creates the Lumiere catalytic fragrance diffuser for Lampe Berger as a fine piece of jewelry. Each lamp, in amethyst, blue or black, is mouth blown.
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