The Want List: Lunar New Year Edit
The Esquire guide to a lucky Year of the Fire Horse
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LUNAR NEW YEAR has begun and this year, the traditional Chinese Zodiac sign is the Fire Horse making 2026 a double fire year. Expect big, rapid changes, lots of energy. This can be confrontational or transformative, depending on how resistant or flexible you are. But it’s also about manifesting. And traditionally, the sharing of gifts to bring lucky and prosperity.
We’ve selected a short list of the best gift ideas to exchange this Lunar New Year to get you and yours Fire Horse ready.
Hennessy Paradis Rare Cognac
Toasting to the new year is a tradition everywhere, and Hennessy has really embraced the spirit of things with a series of limited-edition releases of their famous spirit. Our pick is the Paradis, which has been reimagined in copper tones and galloping horse engraved into the bottle. Inside, a silky smooth cognac with a deep and complex finish.
Van Cleef & Arpels Lucky Animals Horse Clip
There’s no denying that the brooch, or lapel pin, has become a menswear staple. What better way to lean into the trend with one that comes with a dose of good luck. The body of the horse is made from a fiery red carnelian and the mane and tail are black onyx. Giddy up.
Hermès Samarcande Paperweight
A great paperweight is, to be cliched, worth its weight in gold. They add a smart touch to the desk. They also double as sculptural additions to the bookshelf, if you’re so inclined. This chess piece inspired horse bust from Hermès is carved from mahogany wood is both a) elegant and b) practical as far as the perfect Lunar New Year gift options are concerned
Christian Dior Lucky Horse Shoe Keyring
From the new Spring 2026 collection by Jonathan Anderson, this calfskin and leather keyring lets you carry your good luck in your pocket all year round.
Maison Crivelli Hibiscus Mahajád Candle
Leather and roses, spearmint and vanilla – Hibiscus Mahajád is one of French fragrance brand Maison Crivelli’s most beloved fragrances now in candle form.
Light it up and attract some good vibes for the new year and have the house smell amazing while you’re out it.
IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Automatic 42 Year of the Horse
A 500-piece, limited-edition Lunar New Year edition of the classic Portugieser by IWC Schaffhausen? We are sold.
There’s the burgandy dial, naturally, but the pièce de résistance is under the hood: an IWC-manufactured 52011 calibre equipped with a rotor in the shape of a galloping horse.
Creed Centaurus eau de parfum
The mythological Centaur, half man half horse, was considered one of the wisest creatures in Greek mythology and also great warriors.
Exactly the kind of balancing of opposites we need in the coming Year of the Horse.
Soft ambery notes, with warm tobacco, sweet tolu balsam, tonka and vanilla.
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