For Chinese New Year, it is custom to wear new clothes and even get a new hair cut to symbolise a fresh beginning to the year. It is also tradition to clean the house and arrange new decor to improve feng shui by removing bad luck.

Our team naturally embraces these wise old traditions and have picked out 8 lucky items to help celebrate the Year of the Ox, which happens to fall on Australia Day, January 26th this year. As for the Chinese, the colour red symbolises happiness and joy, most of the stylish fashion and home items are bursting with good fortune.

Reset your new years resolutions again! Our lucky 8 picks:

1. The (RED) Converse shoes, the iconic Chuck Taylor All Star shoes from the Converse 1HUND(RED) initiative to inspire global change

2. Keep your lucky money in the slim red and yellow ‘Take Away’ Dosh Wallet and bring prosperity for the new year

3. Year of the Ox, Chinese Zodiac 2009 T-shirts by artist Tibetansky from Red Bubble

4. Handmade and exotic Chinese-inspired red satin flats from Parisian Ballets to keep tired feet standing throughout the celebrations

5. Keep books standing in order with the red funky and functional book stopper, James the Bookend from Black+Blum

6. Add a splash of colour to the home or office decor with the red Skruvsta Swivel armchair from IKEA

7. The limited edition Chinese New Year inspired sneakers from Puma for some culture kicks

8. Cool vintage style sunglasses in hand crafted red zyl acetate frame and dark brown gradient with 100% UV protection from LA-based Dita Eyewear

Our best wishes for a Happy Chinese New Year,  Gong Hei Fat Choy!

Photo gallery of ideas for Chinese New Year, Year of the Ox

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