Lululemon’s Lunar New Year Gear, plus 9 more travel collections worth buying

Sunday marked the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit (or the Year of the Cat for the Vietnamese) and the beginning of a 15-day celebration focused on the family’s return, resulting in the biggest travel period in China as celebrants rush to return. home in what has been called the greatest annual human migration. To honor the festivities, Canadian-based leisure brand Lululemon launched its Lunar New Year 2023 collection – the fifth year it has created specially themed products to honor the biggest Asian holiday of the year.

Available online and in select stores across the US and Canada, the limited edition collection includes running, training and yoga essentials, as well as casual apparel and accessories. And with the introduction of the brand’s own shoes last year, this also marks the first time that Lululemon has Lunar New Year footwear.

The collection is rooted in two major design traits – products that feature a strong shade of red to draw in the auspicious vibes of the new year, as well as those that pay homage to this year’s zodiac sign of the Rabbit, either with hidden hare outlines in their designs or getting full bunny with fuzzy bunny bags and hats with bunnies in them.

Lululemon’s Lunar New Year items have been selling out quickly since the collection went on sale earlier this month, but it may still be available in some stores. (I saw a display full of rare hare items that are sold out online at New York City’s Fifth Avenue store Saturday night, including the rabbit belt bag, one of Lululemon’s most popular bags lately.)

Here, we take a look at some of our favorite items in the Lunar New Year capsule. If you like any, definitely make a run for it, as the unique collection won’t restock when it runs out.

Chargefeel New Year medium training shoe

What better motivation to push yourself to your full potential than looking at this pair of shoes made for women and seeing the subtle bunny pattern on your feet? Slow and steady might win some races, but when it comes to racing and training – which this neutral shoe with a 9mm heel was made for – speed is everything.

Light-insulated New Year’s quilted vest

Upgrade your travel wardrobe with this men’s vest that adds a dose of warmth to your look, whether worn on chilly plane rides or early morning hikes to watch the sunrise. Stuffed with PrimaLoft insulation, the material is water and wind resistant. In addition to the outside zippered pockets, there’s an inside one for storing essential travel documents.

New Year’s Set hooded jacket

Channel that good luck wherever you go in a silky smooth zip-up jacket made with the brand’s trademark Nulu fabric, designed to look like practically nothing. This fitted cut and hip length make it the perfect outer layer for morning runs or an extra inner layer for snowy days.

New Year’s Lined Bra

A popular belief is that wearing red underwear can help bring good luck at any time of the year (I remember my cousins ​​making sure they had theirs on during their school exams), and these three special edition patterns from the Lululemon’s Align bra might do the trick. Whether it’s a solid deep red, a multicolored bunny design, or a more subtle pattern called Lunar Phase, this reversible Nulu fabric bra could be your key to good luck.

New Year Pace Breaker unlined shorts

Men can be proud of their stride in these lightweight polyester athletic shorts, available in a bright red hue or a more subtle black bunny all-over print. The four-way stretch material moves with any activity, and the zippered pocket ensures nothing is left behind.

Bag ready for the new year

Perfectly sized at 8.7″ x 3.9″ x 5.9″, this water-repellent bag is ideal for carrying items while running around the house or to help you stay organized on your travels; use it as a hygiene bag, medicine bag or to store cables and chargers.

New Year The Carpet

There’s something immediately calming about the shade of this milky Merlot yoga mat. The 5mm thick padding is reversible, so you can choose between a padded side for relaxing workouts or a grippy texture when you sweat.

More Lunar New Year Collections to shop

Lululemon isn’t the only travel-friendly brand with a special collection for the Lunar New Year. Here are some others to buy:

While these collections help the Asian community feel seen as they celebrate their most festive period, the businesses behind them are not all driven by members of the community. To shop for travel gear made by Asian-American brands, check out some last-minute Lunar New Year gift ideas and more traveler-favorite businesses.