Amp up the festive mood this Chinese New Year with these coordinated outfi ts for you and your mini-me.
IF YOU LOVE THE BRIGHT AND REFRESHING PRINTS of home-grown label Elly, you certainly won’t be disappointed with its 2016 Chinese New Year collection. Not only has the team created six prints designed specially for the range, it’s also extended its girls’ cheongsam sizes to 12 years, as well as added cheongsam for baby girls, rompers for baby boys, and matching tops for mums. Plus, the team has included adorable flower and lantern embroidery details to the pieces. Prices range from $45 to $55 for the baby outfits, $45 to $69 for the kids, and $69 for a sleeveless blouse for Mummy. Visit www.ellyloves.com.
IF YOU WANT A MODERN TAKE ON THE CHEONGSAM, how about a dress or one-piece jumpsuit from Chubby Chubby instead? Part of the label’s Orient-Wow’16 collection for Chinese New Year, the range features popping colours and playful prints for a modern touch. Get a matching Mandarincollar shirt and bermuda shorts for your boy, a pint-sized cheongsam for your girl, or adorable baby rompers for your tiny one. Children’s items range from $45.90 to $62.90. The mums’ range runs from $78 to $118. Selected designs are available from Mothercare Paragon, Vivocity and Harbourfront. Find the full collection online at www.chubbychubby.sg.
IF YOU WANT A DESIGNER’S TOUCH, go for these stylish Mummy-daughter dresses from hip Singapore retailer, Nana & Bird. Part of the capsule collection created in collaboration with Malaysian designer Cassey Gan and inspired by both Nana & Bird and Cassey’s favourite movie, The Grand Budapest Hotel, this hero piece was named for the movie’s director, Wes Anderson. The Cassey Gan X Nana & Bird Wes dress costs $329, and Wes Mini is priced at $169. Visit http://shop.nanaandbird.com.
