5 collections to shop this Chinese Valentine’s Day
More than words
The Qixi Festival, popularly known as Chinese Valentine’s Day, is coming up on August 22, and if you’ve been searching for gifts to give your spouse or significant other—you’ve arrived at the right place! From Louis Vuitton to Fendi, read on to explore the latest collections that are perfect as a token of love and respect.
Balenciaga
This year, Balenciaga presents a limited-edition collection inspired by the spontaneity and persistence of love. Wardrobe staples such as large-fit T-shirts, jean-style jackets, and baseball caps are embroidered with the outline of a heart and the words ‘Je t’aime’. Timeless accessories like the Hourglass bags and Marie-Antoinette pumps are embellished with bow-tied ribbons, while the Crush bags and Pool slides come in pink leopard-print faux fur. Not to be missed are Le Cagole bags, Explorer backpacks, Paris high tops, and mules that are pierced with round barbells in silver metal.
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Fendi
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For its women’s collection, Fendi redefines the iconic FF logo motif with a hand-painted effect that adorns the crew-neck jumper, cropped shirt, and matching asymmetrical skirts. Additionally, similar emblems can be seen on the Baguette, Mini Sunshine Shopper and Mon Tresor bags, as well as several other accessories such as bucket hats, card holders and wallets. The men’s range, on the other hand, incorporates the Fendi Shadow motif onto the reversible windbreaker jacket, Italian-style collar shirt, and shoulder bag in gradient tones of lilac, pink and yellow.
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Bottega Veneta
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Just in time for the celebration of love, Bottega Veneta unveils a new film ‘Towards You’ by Jess Jing Zou that looks into the universal appeal of romance. Among the offerings introduced in the film are the Snap Slide Sandal, Small Brick Cassette, and Mini Loop camera bag in fresh seasonal colours like lilac, beige, and grey. Other pieces that caught our eye are the laminated leather midi skirt, striped cotton T-shirt, and softly bleached denim jeans—all of which make terrific outfits for date night.
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Gucci
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The latest Gucci campaign, titled ‘Ode to Love,’ pulls inspiration from the poetry of love and illustrates the joy that comes with a growing relationship. As seen on brand ambassadors Wen Qi and Daniel Zhou, the capsule collection highlights playful prints like Square G and geometric heart prints that stand out across its ready-to-wear pieces, from silk shirts to jersey jackets. Likewise, its leather goods, such as the Python top handle bag, bucket bag, and Dionysus mini top handle bag, are available in black, crimson, and white to match the occasion.
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Louis Vuitton
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Louis Vuitton’s take on the Qixi Festival is anchored in the use of vibrant summer hues like light blue and pastel pink. Classics from the Maison, such as the Capucines Mini, Petite Malle, and Mini Dauphine, are given a whimsical update. Added to that, the monogram motif lends a bold contemporary touch to the range, from the T-shirt dress to the zip-through cotton hoodie and pyjama top.
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