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5 Chinese New Year accessory collections to celebrate in style, from Fendi’s Dragonite Baguette bag with FRGMT and Pokémon, to Montblanc and Berluti’s dragon pieces and Moynat’s lucky persimmon tote

These Chinese New Year accessories from Fendi, Montblanc (pictured) and more will bring plenty of good luck for Year of the Dragon. Photos: Handout
Accessories can make or break an outfit – and there’s no time more crucial than the Lunar New Year to look your best and ensure a prosperous start.

Here are our top five picks of the season’s most desirable accessory collections to spice up your festive look.

1. Moynat

A Moynat tote with the favourite Lunar New Year fruit, persimmon
While the coming Year of the Dragon has inspired many accessories bearing the mythical creature, other auspicious symbols also bring good luck and prosperity.

French leather goods house Moynat presents a Chinese New Year collection featuring plump persimmon fruit and the festival’s favourite pastime, mahjong. The Duo BB Tote in Taurillon calf leather in cream is accented with a graphic illustration of the bright orange persimmon, symbolising abundance.

The collection also includes an adorable monogrammed envelope decorated with images of mahjong tiles, symbolising wealth and prosperity.

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2. Montblanc

The limited edition Montblanc fountain pen with an engraved dragon

From the Signs & Symbols The Legend Zodiacs collection, Montblanc presents its artistic interpretation of the imperial beast to celebrate the new year. And the collection would not be complete without a limited edition writing instrument.

The Montblanc Signs & Symbols A Journey Among Dragons – The Hovering Dragon LE8 fountain pen is crafted using precious materials and gemstones. Created in white gold, the hand-engraved pen is accented with black, grey and blue sapphires depicting clouds and rain. More blue sapphires dot the eyes of the dragon, and a diamond cut in the shape of the Montblanc emblem crowns the pen’s cap.

Montblac dragon cufflinks in sterling silver

From the same collection is a pair of dragon cufflinks crafted in sterling silver, a design that brings to life the fierce form of the dragon.

3. Berluti

Berluti’s Year of Dragon capsule collection includes this beautiful leather suitcase with a coiled dragon

For those heading on a holiday, Berluti’s Year of Dragon capsule collection might be the travel companion you’re looking for. Along with several apparel pieces, the collection features the brand’s coveted Formula trolley embellished with the dragon motif. The Formula 1005 Multicoloured Dragon Tattooed leather rolling suitcase’s Venetian leather is decorated with a coiled dragon motif. Complete with zipped pockets and two durable handles, the design is a great festive accessory for the holiday globetrotter.

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4. Giuseppe Zanotti

Giuseppe Zanotti’s faux croc-effect clutch is in bright red is an auspicious accessory for Lunar New Year

An essential part of any holiday look is a purse that’s both stylish and roomy enough to hold all of the red pockets you’ll get from friends and family. Giuseppe Zanotti’s faux croc-effect clutch in a vibrant hue ticks all the boxes. The clutch can be transformed into a crossbody bag with the accompanying chain and is fitted with card slots so you can leave your wallet at home and free up more space for those lucky lai sees.

5. Fendi

Fendi’s collaboration with FRGMT and Pokémon brings this cute Dragonite bag with the classic monograph
For something a little more playful, Fendi’s latest collaboration with FRGMT and Pokémon features classic designs like the Baguette embellished with dragon-type Pokémon.

The classic FF monograph Baguette with FF logo clasp, plus both a handle and a strap, get the Pokemon treatment – the inlay of Dragonite is a fun and youthful way to collect lai sees in style.

  • From Montblanc’s Signs & Symbols A Journey Among Dragons comes a fountain pen with a hand-engraved, sapphire-dotted dragon, and cufflinks in sterling silver with the same mythical motif
  • Meanwhile, Giuseppe Zanotti’s faux croc-effect clutch in bright red celebrates the auspicious colours of Lunar New Year – and leaves plenty of room for lai sees, of course