Year of the Wood Dragon: The 2024 Lunar New Year Edit

This limited edition necklace will keep the lucky energy of the dragon year close to your chest. The embossed dragon design is elevated with two sparkling blue zircons and 18K gold plating. 

Founder David Yi describes this hydrating lip milk as a toner for lips — a first-step product that goes on before the rest of your lip routine. The drenching formula includes vitamin b5, vegan collagen, cupuacu and mango butters, as well as fruit extracts galore. Yi says this lip milk is not an occlusive (like a gloss, balm, or petroleum jelly) so you can feel free to layer it beneath other products.

It might take a (petite) leap of faith to take laminating into your own hands, but the results will speak for themselves. Instead of a $90+ appointment to get your brows done, try this DIY kit that includes everything you need for fuller-looking brows.

Big pants tiny shirt is still going strong. These extra-wide cargos call to mind the swishy pants of gym class with a utilitarian-chic bent.

While Lunar New Year might not immediately make you think of Spanish-cured meats, maybe that means it’s time to start a new tradition. This bundle from AAPI-founded Mercado Famous serves four people with six packs (chorizo, lomo, salchichón, and three types of jamon) of Spanish-sourced, artisan-produced meats. 

New year, new skin — or at least a renewed commitment to skincare. From the makers of my favorite sunscreen (shoutout to its genius packaging so you can get literally every last drop), comes this set of essentials to kick off the year glowing. Each product harnesses the power of rice bran extract to hydrate, brighten, and soothe skin.

New Year will always mean glitter to me. These slides from Alterre are gorgeous on their own, but take advantage of the brand’s customizable design and throw on a strap to make them really sparkle. My favorite add-on is the Elsie strap ($55) for a more formal and flapper-y look. If you want to tone down the glitter, the Twiggy strap ($45) keeps it more low-key.

To all book clubs voting on what to read next, consider this darkly funny book about just what the title says: a fetishist (namely, a white guy who keeps dating Asian musicians).

For younger readers learning about Lunar New Year for the first time, a picture book with a food focus is a great way to discover new traditions. 

A rabbit might feel like the opposite of a dragon, but a fluffy (faux fur) bag in beautifully marbled hues is its own form of luck.

Perfect for anyone who entertains, this set of cocktail tools is too pretty to stay behind the scenes. Bring guests into the mixology fold and have them stir up a pitcher of their favorite drink.

With very subtle red and gold accents to honor LNY (and an adorable dragon), these handmade sneakers will ensure you start the year off on the lucky foot that the zodiac promises. 

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