With Chinese New Year zooming towards us at a breakneck pace, some of us aren’t quite ready for it yet. One staple of the celebration is the practise of giving angpaos, or hong pao (紅包). These red packets are decorated beautifully, and given to others during the festive season.
But with so many options, just which of these packets would be the best choice? No worries, we’ve got you covered. Here are some awesome designs by luxury brands that are sure to sooth your eyes and worries.
1. Cartier
Cartier, in true luxury style, returns with the red and gold theme, this time featuring a stunning cheetah on the front. A sleek and gorgeous animal for a sleek and equally gorgeous packet, just for you!
2. Hugo Boss
This red packet packs a punch in it. Hugo Boss’ angpao is bold and makes a very loud statement. Every element in the design captures your attention, demanding it immediately, showing off its full glory.
3. Furla
Furla takes a quieter approach compared to the design above. Seeming almost tranquil with its soft lines and simple colours, the design elements on this angpao are subtle, a simple yet effectively elegant vibe portrayed through the red packet.
4. Bulgari
At a first glance, Bulgari’s angpao design looks shockingly simple, though stunning nonetheless. However, once you take a closer look at the snake detailing that’s been embossed onto the material, you’ll change your mind immediately. It’s an intricate and easy-to-miss design, that will renew your appreciation for the finer details.
5. Armani Exchange
Armani Exchange’s angpao design, though simple, is enough to make a statement. With a single golden snake in the center of the packet, it truly highlights the Year of the Snake, fitting on theme effectively, with no wasted efforts.
6. Atlas
Atlas, unlike other angpao designs, has chosen to favour the softer colour of white. With simple strokes of red painting a flower around the packet, it embodies tranquility and brings an unexpected calm to the festivities.
7. Braun Büffel
This design brings out the most lavish golds, the packet seeming more of a gold packet than a red one. Covered in the shiny finishing, it stands apart from the rest, carving a place (out of gold) for itself in this Chinese New Year tradition. We’re even tempted to keep this rich design to ourselves!
8. Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein chose the minimalist approach with their angpao design, and it is working out amazingly. Without seeming low effort, it easily conveys a sense of calm. Simple details like the jagged edges keep the design from seeming monotonous, while keeping that beautiful simplicity.
9. Chloé
Our last, but most definitely not least design on this list is from Chloé. Wonderfully on point with the lavish snake design, your eyes are immediately drawn to the golden scales that seem to glide across the red paper. It’s beautiful, captivating and perfect for Chinese New Year.
Janae Lee contributed to this article.
