How local and global fashion and beauty brands have interpreted this Chinese zodiac with limited edition 2022 capsules
red envelopes have been distributed sing neon (New Year’s rice cakes) Polished, but the gift-giving should not stop. With almost every luxury and high street brand launching the Year of the Tiger capsules, there is a lot to choose from. Like Burberry’s bold eight-piece collection — with striped Lola bags, jacquard dresses, polo shirts, cashmere scarves and shorts — that tap into forms of strength and fun. The Starbucks line of brightly colored drinkware with geometric patterns, a crazy big cat, and happy colors like butter yellow, coral, and cool blue are definitely bestsellers. And did we mention an exclusive line from MAC Cosmetics that includes an eyeshadow palette, a highlighter, and lipstick?
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For some of the things Tiger loves all year long, our picks of fashion, accessories and makeup have you covered.
dress
gucci
lunar new year collection
The Italian luxury house interprets the beast in different ways, both RTW and in its specially curated selection of accessories. Look for the big cat on sweaters, skirts and classic Ryton and Ace sneakers, while elsewhere the words ‘Gucci Tiger’ are emblazoned on totes, sun glasses and slip-ons. ₹29,500 approx, at gucci.com
Saksham and Neharika
Red Tiger Printed Saree
For traditionalists, it’s hand-knit chanderi with a big tiger print on stole perniaspopupshop.com . But with hand embroidered border, it’s ₹17,900
balencias
year of tiger collection
From cash belts and lanyards to shirts, buttoned dresses and sweaters, the Spanish fashion house’s Tiger line of the year is diverse, and very orange! Show off your stripes with this cashmere and wool cropped sweater in Orange and Black Tiger Knit. ₹93,600 approx, at balenciaga.com
Masaba
tiger lily ruched top
This bold Prosperity Red Tiger Lily Ruched Top is still a favorite. Mumbai’s designer-actors were spotted in it. Team with ripped jeans or shorts. ₹8,999, at houseofmasaba.com
Belongings
nike
take the dunk CNY
The Nike Special-Edition Year of Tiger Colorway hits shelves this month. Along with a light gray suede toe box and black quarters, the kicks are accessorized with black and gold stripes to celebrate the Chinese zodiac of 2022. Don’t miss the tonal floral embroidery on the swoosh, neck and collar. ₹24,000 approx, on stockx.com
Marc Jacobs
Year of the Tiger Mini Jacquard Tote
According to the Chinese zodiac, the tiger is a symbol of courage and freedom. The American designer is celebrating it with their Tiger Stripe Colorblock Jacquard Bag, which reflects “challenge and imagination.” With removable strap and embroidered logo, it costs around ₹24,400 on marcjacobs.com.
louis vuitton
precious tiger beanie
The majestic animal turns quite cute in this beanie and is seen posing with one of the French masonof reputed leather goods. Perfect for the season, along with others in a capsule: a scarf, a square and a shawl. ₹42,000 approx, at us.louisvuitton.com
Swarovski
asian symbol tiger
This collectible is adorable. There is no way around it. Embodying the “charming and friendly character” of people born in the Year of the Tiger, the Crystal Cat – with 390 facets of yellow, brown, black, clear and red crystals – carries a lucky Chinese lantern on its tail. ₹12,600 approx, on swarovski.com
Makeup
clinic
CNY Limited Edition
The brand has launched a special trio for the new year: a limited edition Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, a dramatically different moisturizing lotion, and a cheek pop highlighter. In the gorgeous reddish-pink packaging, the tiger can be seen as a bottle cap and highlighter is embossed on it. ₹2,200 to ₹11,500 at clinic.com
Huda Beauty
lunar new year couple
Live on the wild side. The brand is giving you the tools: a Wild Passion palette with nine shades — from Regal Gold Shimmer to Buttery Brown — and Fierce Liquid Matte Lipstick in an eye-catching orange-red shade. ₹2,300 approx ₹2,800 on hudabeauty.com
Charlotte Tilbury
year of the tiger trio
Wear your confidence and confidence with the help of the British Cosmetics brand. They’ve introduced their award-winning (and celebrity-beloved) Charlotte’s Magic Cream Moisturizer, Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder, and Hot Lips Lipstick as a limited edition make-up kit with Lucky Red Tiger print packaging. ₹33,300 approx, at charlottetilbury.com
one for kids
lego
lunar new year snow festival
Re-create a Chinese snow festival with this 1,519-piece set. With features including a frozen lake, penguin-shaped sledge, ski slope, snow sculpture, and 13 minifigures (don’t miss the one in the tiger costume), the set is ideal for ages eight and up. ₹10,000 approx, on lego.com
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