Chinese New Year 2026: French Art de Vivre Meets the Year of the Horse

Chinese New Year is a time of renewal, symbolism and meaningful gestures. For the Year of the Horse, a sign associated with vitality, elegance, freedom and inner strength, our So Chic partner brands have imagined exclusive creations and limited editions that blend Lunar New Year traditions with the timeless codes of French luxury and art de vivre.

From haute parfumerie and beauty to fine wines, spirits, fashion and pâtisserie, here is our curated guide to celebrating Lunar New Year the So Chic French way.

For Chinese New Year 2026, Guerlain unveils Rouge Bonheur 2026, the third numbered edition of its Exceptional Rendezvous collection. Inspired by the Fire Horse, this collector fragrance is housed in the iconic Bee Bottle, adorned with a sculptural jewel created by Parisian jeweller L’Atelier Truscelli. A refined meeting of haute parfumerie and artisan craftsmanship, available for the CNY 2026 season.

Lancôme celebrates Lunar New Year with a limited-edition CNY 2026 collection, featuring festive packaging inspired by renowned artist Xu Beihong and his iconic horse painting Run Off The Ground. Key products include the Absolue Longevity Soft Cream and Génifique Ultimate Serum, reimagined to symbolise strength, hope and new beginnings.

Diptyque marks the Lunar New Year with poetic elegance through its Wintersweet (Là Méi) creations, a flower symbolising renewal as it blooms in winter. The Wintersweet Flower Classic Candle reveals a velvety floral scent, while the Wintersweet Médicis Vase, in vibrant red, becomes a sculptural festive statement for the home.

To celebrate the Year of the Horse, Angra Wine & Spirit curates a refined selection of wines and Champagnes reflecting elegance, vitality and inner strength. Highlights include Champagne Billecart-Salmon Le Rosé – Year of the Horse Limited Edition, presented in an artistic gift box by Zhao Mingru, and Masi Costasera Amarone Classico 2018 – Year of the Horse Limited Edition, a bold and majestic wine crafted using the iconic appassimento technique.

Hennessy honours the Year of the Horse with a series of exceptional limited editions, celebrating freedom, energy and its deep cultural ties with China since 1859. From V.S.O.P and X.O to James Hennessy and the artistic Hennessy Paradis, each creation features equine motifs and collectible designs ideal for festive gifting.

The Rémy Martin VSOP CNY 2026 Gift Set is dressed in festive red and gold, symbolising abundance, reunion and warmth. With notes of ripe fruit, vanilla and soft spice, it is designed to be shared during Lunar New Year celebrations with family and friends.

Vintage Wine Club welcomes the festive season with four Chinese New Year Celebration Boxes, thoughtfully curated for gifting, entertaining and celebratory toasts throughout the Lunar New Year period.

PAUL celebrates Chinese New Year with an elegant festive collection available from 20 January to 28 February. From savoury Pumpkin Floss & Seaweed Croissants and Roasted Duck & Hoisin Puffs to sweet Peach Melba and Caramel & Pear Tartlets, the collection is designed for sharing, gifting and refined celebrations, both at home and in-store.

Le Petit Croissant celebrates Lunar New Year with Limited Edition Celebration Sets, including its first-ever Yu Sheng / Lo Hei Platter, Prosperity Fruit Platters and Mini Golden Croissants. Festive, generous and made for sharing, these creations are available for a limited time.

Pierre Hermé Paris unveils an exclusive series of Lunar New Year coffrets, inspired by the vitality and spirit of the Fire Horse. Curated with a refined selection of macarons, these boxes celebrate indulgence, generosity and the pleasure of sharing.

Caro Pâtisserie welcomes the Year of the Horse with an elegant festive collection featuring the Pineapple Almond Tart, Fortune 8 Tartlet Gift Set, and beautifully decorated Chinese New Year Mini Tarts. Each creation symbolises abundance, renewal and good fortune, making them ideal for refined gifting and celebratory tables.

Longchamp marks the Year of the Horse with a limited-edition capsule collection, featuring carmine and burgundy tones across its iconic Le Roseau bags, silk accessories and card holders, a chic nod to Lunar New Year symbolism.

Roger Vivier introduces Lunar New Year special editions within its Spring–Summer 2026 collection, blending French elegance with festive details designed to welcome the new year in style.

Van Cleef & Arpels celebrates the Year of the Horse with a red horse brooch, a refined and symbolic creation evoking movement, strength and good fortune.