Lunar New Year has become one of the most saturated moments in the global luxury calendar. Year after year, brands compete through symbolism, colour and visual excess — often at the cost of longevity. For 2026, FARFETCH takes a markedly different approach. Rather than amplifying the noise, the platform uses Lunar New Year as a moment of recalibration, repositioning it as a long-term cultural touchpoint rather than a fleeting seasonal peak.

This shift is subtle but deliberate. Instead of leaning into overt celebration, FARFETCH frames the Year of the Fire Horse through restraint, wearability and global relevance. The result is an edit that feels composed rather than reactive — one that acknowledges cultural significance without allowing it to dominate design or narrative.

AMI Paris as a Strategic Anchor

At the centre of the 2026 edit sits an exclusive capsule by AMI Paris. The collection spans sweaters, cardigans, hoodies, T-shirts and shirts, finished with intarsia-knit horse motifs and restrained embroidery. Rather than functioning as decorative markers, these details are integrated with intention, allowing the pieces to move seamlessly beyond the Lunar New Year window.

Positioning AMI Paris as the focal point is less about celebration and more about control. FARFETCH signals a clear curatorial stance: cultural fluency now outweighs spectacle. The capsule prioritises everyday wearability and permanence, reinforcing the idea that modern luxury must adapt to cultural moments without becoming defined by them.

Timing, Scale and Editorial Restraint

Launching globally on Monday, 19 January and running for three weeks, the Lunar New Year edit balances focus with scale. Alongside the AMI Paris exclusives, capsules from Burberry, Diesel, Etro, Marc Jacobs, Marni, Moncler, Thom Browne and Tory Burch form a broader offering that reflects the diversity of contemporary luxury without diluting the campaign’s direction.

While partywear and gifting remain central to the seasonal context, the overall execution avoids the visual saturation that has come to define many Lunar New Year launches. Instead, FARFETCH positions itself as a platform capable of translating culturally significant moments into globally wearable luxury — refined, commercial and composed.

“Our goal is to serve as the ultimate destination for our customers during key cultural moments, providing them with a unique blend of iconic tailoring and effortless streetwear.”

Doralice Belli, Head of Merchandising at FARFETCH

A More Mature Vision of Lunar New Year Luxury

In an increasingly crowded Lunar New Year landscape, FARFETCH’s 2026 edit signals maturity. The platform moves away from novelty-driven drops in favour of culturally literate curation — one that respects tradition while acknowledging the expectations of a global luxury audience.

Rather than competing for attention, FARFETCH’s approach is designed to outlast it. Lunar New Year is no longer treated as a brief moment of spectacle, but as an integral chapter in contemporary luxury storytelling — measured, intentional and globally relevant.

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