There is a Chinese belief that purchasing new items symbolizes welcoming new things and preparing for a fresh start, especially when welcoming a new year. As such, we curated a selection of some of the hottest sneakers, streetwear, and electronics that would make perfect gifts to kick off the year of the ox. Save yourself hours of scrolling and racking your brain for the perfect CNY gifts with our comprehensive gift guide below.
Sneakers
Nike Dunk Low SP ‘UNLV’ 2021
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The Nike Dunk Low SP University was released in a red and grey colourway, paying tribute to the University of Nevada. The grey leather blends together with the Gym Red colour, as the shoe is outlined in both red along the outsole. Supported by a white midsole, the Nike Dunk Low has a distinct red Nike Swoosh that runs to the back of the shoe, directing your attention to the Nike letters at the grey heel counter.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG ‘Dark Mocha’
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Constructed in a black, white, and dark brown colourway, the Jordan 1 Retro High ‘Dark Mocha’ comes in a mix of leather and suede material to shape its beautiful aesthetic. The white leather is enhanced with the black colourway of the toe box, laces and Nike swoosh.. Above the white tongue, you have a black label with the Nike signature logo. The heel overlays come in a suede Dark Mocha colour, adding to the unique aesthetic of the sneaker.
Gucci Ace Embroidered ‘Snake’
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The Gucci Ace Embroidered Snake is constructed in white leather, with red and green colour blocking. At the heel, you have a beautiful shiny emerald snakeskin design, along with a literal red snake illustration embroidered on the medial sides of the sneaker. The sneaker also displays a hint of luxury with Gucci’s classic red and green stripes along the midfoot.
Air Jordan 1 Mid ‘Chicago Toe’
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As a tribute to the Chicago Bulls colourway the Air Jordan 1 Mid ‘Chicago Toe’ comes in a beautiful red, black and white colourway. With a black Nike swoosh on both lateral and medial sides, and black embossed Air Jordan wings, the sneaker gives a nice premium feel that adds to its allure. The midsole is constructed in white and is supported by a black outsole. As expected from any Chicago Bulls colourway silhouette, the sneaker is a must-have for any sneakerhead.
Air Jordan 1 Low ‘Black Toe’
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The classic ‘Black Toe’ sneaker is one of the hottest Air Jordan 1 Low releases that take on the famous Bred colourway. The ‘Black Toe’ silhouette has always been a popular one and this is no different with the Low sneaker, constructed from a white base with a combination of red leather and black nubuck. You can see a contrasting white Jumpman logo on the black tongue. The heel and outsole come in a Gym Red colour blocking.
Streetwear
Supreme Yohji Yamamoto Logo Tee Black
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The Yohji Yamamoto black tee is a clean tee-shirt completely black in colour. Rounded in the neck area, the shirt has a Yohji Yamamato label sewn on the inside of the tee-shirt, as well as a red Supreme logo and Yohji Yamamoto text printed on the chest. The choppy, sharp letters display make this a striking shirt to wear and is a perfect apparel piece to add to your collection.
Supreme Waist Bag (FW20) Dark Red
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The Supreme Waist Bag FW20 comes in a red colourway with a zipper compartment at the front of the bag. The entire bar is held up with a red drawstring that allows you to make the bag tighter or looser, depending on how many things you put inside. The back of the bag has a Supreme logo sewn on the front.
Supreme Cross Box Logo Tee White
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The Supreme Cross Box Logo Tee is an addition to the sweat shirt of the same name. Coming out in a clean white colourway with the Supreme logo at the center of the chest. The shirt is made of cotton and has an original design for its Box Logo. Supreme releases the shirt in an oversize fit as well, allowing fans of all sizes to wear it.
Collectibles
Sony PS5 Playstation 5 Blue-Ray Edition Console White (UK Plug)
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The latest Sony Playstation 5 is a beast of a product, with 16 GB of RAM, more than 10 teraflops of graphical power, and 825 GB of total storage space. The next-generation console is constructed in a black and white colourway and is a luxurious buy, but is well worth the price. There is a blue light emitting from the device, giving the PS5 the befitting futuristic aesthetic it deserves. There is well-deserved hype around this device and for good reason, making this a perfect gift for a loved one this Chinese New Year.
Microsoft Xbox Series X Console Black (EU Plug)
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The Xbox Series X is an incredibly fast and quiet console. Coming in a clean black colourway, the next-gen console delivers a powerful performance perfect for high-end gaming. Measuring 15.1 x 15 x 30.1cm and weighing 4.45kg, the console comes in a cuboid-shape, with a green hue emitting from inside. It’s a definite splurge for Chinese New year!