Shopping for festive occasions can often feel overwhelming. If you started your shopping two months before the celebration, you might already feel a bit behind. But if you’re reading this less than three weeks before Chinese New Year, take a deep breath—it’s not too late! The good news is that there are still plenty of places where you can find festive outfits, including matching ones, even if your local malls aren’t meeting your needs.
1. Inch Perfect
Though fancy and intricate in design, Inch Perfect’s CNY 2025 collection is not as pricey as you would expect. I mean, look at the material! The sheer flowy drapes will quite literally make you feel like an ancient Goddess this New Year. Though not an extensive collection, the dreamy choices are more than enough for a stunning matching outfit with your significant other this festive season.
2. Eightiin
What makes Eightiin stand out is their patterned prints. Not only are the garbs interesting in design, but the timeless patterns make them great for wearing more than once. You can match parts of the two-piece sets to form new outfits for everyday looks. Nothing slays harder than a cultural touch to your daily OOTDs!
3. Love Knot
Love Knot is a great choice for shoppers trying to find matching outfits with a partner or the entire family. This Chinese New Year, they released six different themed matching sets so you could show up to a family gathering without losing sight of each other! The patterns range from Koi fish to vibrant fireworks––prepare to shop till you drop.
4. Miyako
With Miyako, dressing fancy has never been easier. Most of their designs come in one piece, so you only have to put one item on for an elegant look. Their eye-catching, fancy Feather Cheongsam may be slightly more expensive but other beautiful pieces like their Flora Luna Cheongsam Shift dress are reasonably priced for how unique they look.
5. Gérson Batik
If you’re looking for something festive with a local touch this Chinese New Year, browse through the gorgeous batik-patterned collection by Gérson Batik. Their prices lean on the expensive side, but honestly, from the look of their pieces, they might as well be an investment for a family heirloom of some sort—especially if you are getting a unique custom-made piece from them. We can be sure that you and your partner will look amazing, but we won’t promise that no one will hound you for details on the outfits!
6. All Would Envy
Keeping it simple this year? Snag some pretty yet comfy looks from All Would Envy. Their choices are pretty diverse—you can find a variety of pieces from casual to formal as well as modern to traditional. What’s consistent about their clothes is the simplicity, which is perfect for when you are looking forward to enjoying the feast served more than the attention from serving looks yourself.
7. Pokoks
Pokoks have a very interesting take on the matching sets in their collection. The men’s and women’s clothes are available in matching colours and patterns and accent colours. For example, the navy-coloured accent collar on the cheongsam top matches the blue oriental-patterned men’s shirt, which, when put together, makes an interesting couple’s look.
8. Behati
Be an absolute showstopper this Chinese New Year with Behati. This designer brand has collections that are eccentric and pricey in equal parts compared to other recommendations in this listicle. But if you and your other half want a festive look that makes a statement, Behati might be your best bet. Plus, their pieces are unmistakably unique, so there’s a very low chance you will show up with the same look as someone else at the party.
9. Mell by Melinda Looi
Mell by Melinda Looi’s collection is the definition of modernity in tradition. Every single piece goes through a meticulous design process, carefully crafted by Melinda Looi for vibrant Chinese New Year looks. An interesting piece caught our eye—the Checkered Handkerchief Dress with its unique mandarin collar that looks versatile enough to be worn for fancy occasions outside festive celebrations.
