Gallop In Style This Chinese New Year: What To Wear, Eat and Gift
Published on Jan 2026
Gallop In Style This Chinese New Year: What To Wear, Eat and Gift
Published on Jan 2026

Chinese New Year is the most social moment of the year—a time defined by thoughtful appearances, intentional dressing, and the ritual of coming together over meaningful meals and gifts. This January, ION Orchard presents a festive guide curated for the season, bringing together Chinese New Year exclusive statement watches and jewellery, fashion highlights, celebratory feasts, and gift hampers to usher in the Year of the Horse with confidence and style.

Dazzling Watches and Jewellery for a Winning Entrance

In a season where every reunion comes with its own unspoken dress code, timepieces and fine jewellery become quiet markers of intention. The right choice speaks of confidence, impeccable taste, and a keen sense of occasion.

IWC Schaffhausen’s Portugieser Automatic 42 Year of the Horse leads with understated elegance and festive symbolism, while TAG Heuer’s Carrera Chronograph Year of the Fire Horse brings a bolder energy, channeling momentum and ambition through its dynamic design. Completing the narrative, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Chinese New Year Collection bloom with lightness in a nature of vibrant colours, embodying boldness and freedom, inviting all to gallop towards new horizons with grace and determination.

 

Together, these watches and jewellery selections express individuality, tradition, and intent—designed to quietly impress.

Stride in Style to Gatherings

For house visits during this period, fashion at ION Orchard strikes the perfect balance between comfort and celebration.

 

Calvin Klein’s Chinese New Year Collection adds modern minimalism, with clean lines and versatile cuts that transition effortlessly from daytime visits to evening reunions while LEVI’S Lunar New Year Men’s Two Horse tee brings casual style together with festive motifs, ideal for relaxed family gatherings. Lovet completes the lineup with chic, feminine pieces that infuse festive fits with playful sophistication. As a premier shopping destination along Orchard Road, ION Orchard offers visitors the latest in fashion and a seamless experience for those seeking accessible brands, festive collections, and stylish Chinese New Year wardrobe essentials.

Chinese New Year Feasts Worth Racing For

For a Chinese New Year feast that truly unites families, ION Orchard houses an array of dining experiences that promise both tradition and festive indulgence.

 

At Imperial Treasure, celebration is elevated with signature dishes including its 5-Head Fresh Abalone Treasure Pot, an opulent centrepiece with treasures from the sea, perfect for sharing with family and friends. Meanwhile, Jumbo Seafood brings the joy of communal dining to life with iconic celebratory dishes including Prosperity Yu Sheng, Herbal Stock-Poached Live Prawns, and its signature award-winning Chilli Crab with Mantou. Renowned for its exquisite Cantonese cuisine, Taste Paradise offers festive classics where Braised Shark’s Fin in Supreme Broth and Longevity Noodles take centre stage, symbolising prosperity, abundance, and long life at the reunion table. Together, these celebrated restaurants at ION Orchard make every Chinese New Year meal a luxurious, heartwarming experience. 

Chinese New Year Feasts Worth Racing For

For meaningful gifts that last beyond the festive season, ION Orchard brings together thoughtful Chinese New Year picks suited for every celebration.

 

Godiva’s Chinese New Year Chocolate Novelty Gift Box captures the spirit of reunion with beautifully crafted chocolates in festive packaging, setting a thoughtful tone for house visits and gift exchanges alike, while Martell’s limited-edition Year of the Horse bottles adorned with expressive zodiac-inspired artwork and showcased at “The House of Martell” pop‑up located at #B4 Indoor Atrium, ION Orchard from 5 to 12 Feb offer a meaningful way to toast to connection, prosperity, and the year ahead.

 

Over at café nesuto, a modern, playful spin on tradition awaits with their colorful pineapple tarts, available in Brown Butter Vanilla, Hojicha, and Yuzu, ensuring every sweet ending is a memorable one. These indulgent treats find a natural companion in TWG Tea’s Year of the Horse blend, whose warm, aromatic notes complete the experience and invite guests to linger a little longer, while Venchi’s Gallop Delight Gift Box — where rich Chocoviar and Cremini chocolates meet a playful horse-themed design — adds both flavour and festive cheer to the moment.

 

Chinese New Year is the most social moment of the year, a time to show up well, dress with intention, and share meaningful meals and gifts with the people who matter most. This January, ION Orchard brings it all together with a curated festive guide, from Chinese New Year exclusive statement watches and jewellery to fashion, celebratory feasts, and thoughtfully crafted gift hampers. Whether you’re gathering for a meal, exchanging gifts, or simply enjoying the company of loved ones, every moment is an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and make this Year of the Horse truly memorable.

 

Explore these featured brands at ION Orchard:

 

 

café nesuto – #04-27/32

 

Calvin Klein – #B1-08

 

Godiva – #B1 - 05

 

Imperial Treasure – #03-05

 

IWC Schaffhausen – #01-13A

 

Jumbo Seafood – #04-09/10

 

Levi’s – #B2-23/24

 

Lovet – #B3-30/31/32

 

Martell – #B4 Indoor Atrium, (5-12 February)

 

TAG Heuer– #03-16

 

Taste Paradise – #04-07

 

TWG Tea – #02-20/21

 

Van Cleef & Arpels – #01-19, #02-09

 

Venchi – #B1-25A

 

 

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