10 luxury mahjong sets – priced US$1,000 to US$100,000 – for Lunar New Year, from Louis Vuitton’s limited edition jade tiles to Prada and Ralph Lauren’s leather swathed sets
The Mahjong Line’s American ‘modern makeover’ of the beloved Chinese tile game caused controversy, but these fresh takes from luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Tiffany & Co. show more respect and restraint
Fashion has found a new favourite game, and it’s mahjong. Many luxury brands have picked up on the trend to create chic new sets of the centuries-old classic. From Ralph Lauren to Louis Vuitton, STYLE presents our picks of the most luxurious mahjong sets to add to your collection.
Aerin
Inspired by the timelessly elegant style of its founder Aerin Lauder (granddaughter of Estée), this mahjong set features beautifully engraved cream melamine tiles presented in a stunning shagreen case with brass details and suede interior lining. US$1,250
Berluti
Berluti’s expertly crafted mahjong set features wooden playing pieces that are intricately etched in the stylings of Chinese brush-and-stroke calligraphy, and are conveniently cased in a portable clutch made from the brand’s signature Venezia leather so that you can have fun on-the-go. US$7,675
Brunello Cucinelli