Luxury Gifts for Chinese New Year of the Snake

The fifteen-day celebration of Chinese New Year is here and hissing as the Year of the Snake takes reign. These festivities are more than paper dragons winding their way down Shaftesbury Avenue or cracking open cookies for a slip of paper to tell you that “an exciting opportunity lies ahead”. The key tradition of Chinese New Year is gift-giving, and a number of luxury brands have hopped on the bandwagon of launching limited editions for the occasion. In 2025, scales make a mark, golden cobras wrap around bottles and pythons slither inside watch faces. Here is SPHERE’s Guide to Luxury Gifts for Chinese New Year of the Snake.

Rémy Martin XO The Year of the Snake

To mark the Year of the Snake, Rémy Martin XO has invited artist Huang Yuxing to breathe new life into its iconic decanter and box with a mesmerising, limited-edition design. The outer box is adorned with winding serpent motifs, and as you slide it open, the full Majestic Serpentine artwork is revealed in all its hypnotic, kaleidoscopic glory. This vibrant energy sets the stage for the decanter inside, which is decorated with multi-hued elements of Yuxing’s artwork—making it an instant collectible that promises to captivate for years to come. At the heart of this exclusive release is the signature Rémy Martin XO, a masterful blend of hundreds of eaux-de-vie. With its extraordinary aromatic complexity, this cognac offers tasting notes that evolve from ripe autumn fruits to rich spices, and finish with decadent hints of roasted cocoa beans, honey, and gingerbread. It’s a fusion of art, luxury, and tradition, designed to celebrate both the festive spirit of the Year of the Snake and the craftsmanship behind one of the finest cognacs in the world.

Find out more and discover stockists via remymartin.com

Dior Grand Soir Year of the Snake

Every year, the Dior Grand Soir collection brings a new sign from the lunar calendar to life with a unique timepiece that showcases the Ateliers’ creativity and craftsmanship. For the Year of the Snake, the watch features a rose gold snake winding through a miniature Toile de Jouy landscape, surrounded by mother-of-pearl and gold leaves. Rose gold butterflies add a subtle touch, reflecting the snake’s scales. The Dior Grand Soir collection combines the Maison’s refined design with the precision of traditional watchmaking, with features like oscillating weights, bezels, calibers, and dials that make it both beautiful and technically impressive.

Discover the Dior Grand Soir Year of the Snake Timepiece and enquire via dior.com

Lululemon Lunar New Year Capsule Collection

The snake symbolises regeneration as sheds its skin and renews itself. So, in the spirit of regeneration, gift a second skin from Lululemon’s Lunar New Year Capsule Collection. This selection of vibrant pieces tie in bold red and gold tones with functional sporty silhouettes from Lulu. From high-performance leggings and sports bras to cosy jackets and accessories, the pieces are designed to move with you, whether you're hitting the yoga mat, or enjoying the festivities in comfort. Thoughtfully crafted with Lululemon’s signature technical fabrics, ensuring flexibility and durability anywhere.

Explore the full Lululemon Lunar New Year Capsule Collection via lululemon.co.uk

Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Johnnie Walker is excited to unveil its latest Lunar New Year Limited Edition design for Johnnie Walker Blue Label, featuring another captivating new artwork by world-renowned artist James Jean. Featuring three snakes—emblems of wisdom, intelligence, and intuition—slithering through vibrant, blossoming flora.

Building on the success of last year’s Year of the Dragon edition, this partnership continues to celebrate the shared values of change and forward momentum. As Jean explains, the snakes’ shedding skins mirror the evolution of Johnnie Walker’s iconic whisky, where every sip represents both a journey and a leap forward. A fitting tribute to the "Keep Walking" spirit, it’s a reminder that with each new year—and each glass—you can always expect something smoother, richer, and more refined. Cheers to that.

Find out more and purchase the Lunar New Year 2025 Edition of Johnnie Walker Blue Label via johnniewalker.com

Mariage Frères Thé des Signes

In Chinese culture, tea is more than just a drink—it’s a gesture of respect, hospitality, and connection. Gifting tea, especially during Lunar New Year, is a thoughtful way to share good fortune and well-wishes for the year ahead. Mariage Frères’ Thé Des Signes for the Year of the Snake captures this spirit in a steaming cup. Housed in a striking ultraviolet pagoda-shaped box, this green tea blend with mint and Tibetan goji berries is an enchanting mix of flavours and antioxidants.Gift the full package and enhance the tea drinking experience with a Mariage Frères Full Moon Fluted Glass Cup (£35) to sip your steep in style.

Purchase the Mariage Frères Thé des Signes, Year of the Snake Edition, via mariagefreres.com

Fabergé Year of the Snake Surprise Locket

Like all eggs, Fabergé eggs hide a surprise at their core. Instead of a yolk, this yellow gold limited-edition locket For the Year of the Snake has a slithering surprise inside the egg-shaped pendant. With a press on a button (not a snake charmer on speed dial) the locket opens to reveal an 18-karat yellow gold snake - its ruby eyes gleaming with mystique. This 22mm piece is crafted from 18-karat yellow gold, features red guilloché enamel and round white diamonds. In Chinese culture, the snake is revered not only for its mystery but also for its wisdom. As part of the Fabergé Heritage Collection, this locket joins other zodiac-editions that reimagine the jewelled masterpieces of the past, blending refinement, cultural depth, and unmatched craftsmanship. Designed to be cherished by those born under the Zodiac sign of the snake and bring a timeless serpentine twist to any dazzling collection.

Learn more about the Fabergé Year of the Snake Surpise Locket via faberge.com

Year of the Snake Louis XIII Classic Cognac

Another cognac embracing the Year of the Snake from the Rémy Martin portfolio is Louis XIII. The legendary French cognac house has teamed up with artist Liu Lihong to create a one-of-a-kind coffret, gold-stamped with a snake and winter jasmine and crafted with unique sculptural elements in the glass. Exuding the qualities of passion, patience, and perseverance in both the glassmaking of the coffret and the cognac itself, every sip of this luxurious eaux-de-vie is a celebration of craftsmanship. Here’s to a year of blessings and bold sips that go down as smoothly as the legacy of LOUIS XIII itself.

Exclusively available at Harrods, find out more via harrods.com

Sanderson Serpenti

More so a gift for your living space, Sanderson Design Group have gotten in the spirit and highlighted the fabric designs of its collections that are particularly snaky. Our pick, the Serpenti fabric, a richly coloured snake damask that’s as much a work of art as it is a statement piece. Designed in the Harlequin studio, this fabric draws inspiration from the opulent treasures traded along the Silk Route with a striking contrast with one of nature's most feared creatures: the snake. Or, in the case of the Chinese Zodiac, a sign of renewal, intelligence and mystery (not fear!)

Produced with a blend of cotton velvet and emerised cotton (a texture finish that enhances smoothness), the fabric’s deeply saturated colours highlight the intricate beauty of a snake’s delicate skin, giving your home an unexpected blend of elegance and edge. Perfect for transforming any room into a bold, sophisticated sanctuary, Serpenti is the ultimate way to introduce allure into your décor beyond the 12th of February.

Discover the Harlequin Serpenti fabric via harlequin.sandersondesigngroup.com

Mikimoto Wood Snake Brooch

Japanese jeweller, Mikimoto have come out with a striking, limited-edition brooch of a wood snake for the Year of the Snake. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the snake winds gracefully along a platinum branch, its form accentuated by an Akoya cultured pearl and green garnets. The final touch—a spinel eye—gives the serpent a knowing, almost mischievous expression. This intricate design is not just a nod to the snake’s mysterious charm but also a stylish statement that’s bound to elevate any collar or breast pocket.

Available from the end of January at Mikimoto’s store at 179 New Bond Street and the Harrods Fine Jewellery Room.

Cutter and Squidge Auspicious Cookie Tin

Although I said Chinese New Year isn’t all about cookies, it is safe to say that biscuits always find their place in a celebration. Nibbled on after guests are gone along with a cup of tea and a sigh, presented as part of an elaborate spread, or simply to gift someone who you know is in need of a good buttery biscuit. Cutter and Squidge are back with a box that will cover all bases, fulfilling fun designs without lacking flavour. For the Year of the Snake, the gift box houses a selection of traditionally auspicious animals including, of course, the slithering reptile of the moment. We’ve got green matcha fish, a vanilla lucky cat, and red raspberry-orange snakes. Plus, tangy pineapple tarts and Chinese five spice cookie sandwiches with soy caramel to round out the tin. No fortunes hiding in here, just seriously punchy flavours.

Find out more and purchase the Cutter & Squidge Auspicious Cookie tin via cutterandsquidge.com