Year of the Horse
To celebrate Lunar New Year, we collaborated with illustrator Lea Woo on red envelopes — infusing a cherished cultural tradition with her signature creativity.
Red envelopes by Lea Woo
Lea Woo is a Shanghai-based illustrator whose work explores the intersection of nature and femininity, blending digital techniques with the tactile qualities of classical Eastern craft. The result? A unique visual language that honours tradition through a distinctly modern point of view.
“For me, the New Year is about gathering with family. Like most Chinese households, we sit around a table filled with home-cooked dishes and share stories from the past year.”
Red envelopes by Lea Woo
“For the envelope, I used the traditional red-and-gold palette with gold foil stamping. The central figure reappears throughout my work — a woman holding a blooming flower, surrounded by blossoms. Beside her stands a horse inspired by Chinese paper cutting. It’s adorned with a classic Chinese knot — a symbol often seen during Lunar New Year celebrations.”
Special envelopes, rendered in Woo’s ethereal style, are available as a gift with purchase at select boutiques.
The Artistic License Series
A love of great art has been central to our brand since its inception in 1984. But in 2005, we formalized that love by launching our Artistic License Series, a program through which we collaborate with artists to showcase their work in our boutiques, online and on our bags.