OpinionEditor's Pick: start the Year of the Horse in style with these gift ideas

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Published: 9:30am, 27 Jan 2014Updated: 5:38pm, 28 Jan 2014

The lunar calendar will soon mark the Year of the Horse, which is one of the most hard-working and vibrant characters in the Chinese zodiac. People born in this year are said to be full of energy and natural leaders. For the Chinese, the New Year is also the right time to buy gold and wear red for good luck. Get inventive with your purchases, and start the year in style

Diane Von Furstenberg has done a cool envelope clutch (HK$2,100) with a metallic horse clasp.

If you are a keen equestrian, Hermes is the luxury brand most likely to have you champing at the bit. Opt for a beautiful brown leather jumping saddle (HK$61,500) with seam less seat.

Looking for a lucky trinket? Try this gold horse keyring (HK,700) from Chloé.

Wrap up with this lovely equestrian silk scarf (HK$3,100) from Ralph Lauren.

No Lunar New Year shopping list would be complete without a bit of bling. We love this diamond "Empower" ring (US2,300) by L'Dezen by Payal Shah from jewellery e-tailer Plukka (plukka.com).

This Shanghai Tang knotted clutch (HK$2,220) makes for a perfect evening accessory.

Wear lucky red over the Lunar New Year with this Viktor & Rolf dress with oversized bow (HK$6,500), available from Harvey Nichols.