With Chinese New Year 2014 on January 31st, these Chinese Zodiac inspirations are ways to incorporate the culture into your everyday life.
If you're someone who lives and breathes sneakers, there is no shortage of kicks inspired by the zodiac. For example, with the year of the Snake in its last month, there's still time to sport a pair of Vans Old Skool Pack or a pair of AF1 shoes created by Zhijun Wang that are both designed with a serpent inspiration.
Further, for people who like to ring in the New Year with a bottle of wine, stoppers that feature each of the zodiac animals will come in handy each year! For 2014, top off your favorite wine with the one with the horse head on top.
Wherever you are, there's always a way, subtle or bold, to be inspired by the Chinese Zodiac.
13 Chinese Zodiac Inspirations
From Zodiac Snakeskin Accessories to Chinese New Year Kicks:
Nicole Ballantyne-Choo — Jan 10, 2014 — Lifestyle
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Chinese Zodiac-Inspired Sneakers
The Vans Old Skool Pack is Influenced By the Year of the Snake
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Holiday-Themed Sneakers
Puma “Chinese New Year” First Round
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Amazing Animalistic Labels
The Chinese Zodiac Wine Labels are for Star Gazers and Animal Lovers
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Chinese Zodiac Hoop Kicks
Nike Sportwear 'Year of the Dragon' Pack Pays Homage to the Orient
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Chinese Zodiac Honoring Timepieces
The Chopard LUC XP Urushi Watch Credits the Year of the Horse
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Zodiac Serpentine Sneakers
The AF1 Year of the Snake are an Ancient Chinese-Inspired Kicks
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Chinese Zodiac Kicks
Celebrate New Years With the Air Jordan ‘Year of the Rabbit'
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Chinese New Year High Tops
Converse Year of the Dragon Chuck Taylors Feature Fierce Eastern Design
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Zodiac Resorts
Villa Mahapala Hotel in Bali is Serious About Star Signs
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Zodiac Snakeskin Accessories
Stussy and Jam Home Made Release Year of the Snake Products Early
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Astrological Art Supplies
Diem Chau Creates Killer Chinese Zodiac Crayons
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Chinese Zodiac Cleansers
Freshen Up for the New Year With the Lush Red Dragon Soap
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Wild Booze Accessories
The Chinese Zodiac Animal Wine Stoppers are Fun Collectibles
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Festive Vibrant Celebratory Footwear
Nike Presents a Year of the Mamba Kobe 5 Protro Shoe
Minimalist New Year Sneakers
On Year of the Snake Cloudtilt Marks the Lunar New Year
Steely New Year Spirits
Johnnie Walker’s Blue Label Lunar New Year Bottle Marks the Occasion
Lunar New Year Charms
Marc Jacobs Features a Limited-Edition Snake Bag Charm
Lunar New Year Bodycare
The Lush 2026 Year of the Horse Collection Inspires Energy & Passion
Lunar New Year Boots
The Timberland Premium 6-Inch Boot “Year of the Horse” Releases for 2026
Zodiac-Inspired Jewelry
Pandora’s Lunar New Year Capsule Celebrates the Year of the Snake
Vibrant Zodiac-Inspired Tequila Bottles
Tequila Don Julio 1942 Debuts Year of the Snake Edition
Faux Fur-Animal Print Sneakers
adidas' Samba LT Makes Up its Cow Print Pack
Snake-Honoring Whimsical Sneakers
Nike Celebrates LNY With an Air Jordan 11 Low Model
Astrology-Inspired Body Washes
method Launches its 'Shower Readings Body Wash Collection'
LNY-Inspired Toys
LEGO's Lunar New Year Collection Offers Celebration and Creativity
Anime-Inspired Canvas Sneakers
Naruto Shippuden and Converse Launch a Chuck Taylor Pack
Celebratory Footwear Capsules
The adidas X West NYC Capsule Honors 85 Years of Tip Top Shoes
Lunar New Year Tumblers
The Stanley Fire Horse Collection Puts Red and Gold Hues in Focus
Fried Chicken Fashion Accessories
Loungefly Collaborated on Officially Licensed KFC Products
Lunar Craft Fashion
adidas Lunar New Year 2026 Brings Chinese Craft into Modern Athletic Style
Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes
The Old Skool 36 Souvenir Brings Luxe Detailing to an Iconic Model
High-Fashion Video Game Consoles
The Balenciaga Snake Game Marks the Lunar New Year
Fried Chicken-Inspired Accessories
KFC and Loungefly Join Forces on a Collection of Themed Goods
Symbolic Jewelry Designs
Swarovski's Lunar New Year Collection is Joyful and Celebratory
Hybrid Leather Sneakers
Versace x Onitsuka Tiger TAI-CHI Sakura Blends Luxury with Retro Form
Equestrian New Year Timepieces
Longines Master Collection Moonphase Year of the Horse is Luxe
Textural Stealthy Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Low Gets a Black Cat Colorway Design
Lunar Year Tech Gear
The Year of the Horse Collection Includes Special Edition Themed Accessories
Lunar New Year-Celebrating Shoes
The Vibram FiveFingers Year of the Horse Shoe is Fiery
Zodiac-Inspired Tumblers
Stanley's Lunar New Year Tumbler Combines Elegance and Functionality
Lunar New Year Luggage
The TUMI Lunar New Year Collection Marks the Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year Timepieces
The Year of the Snake Swatch Collection Honors the Tradition
Snakeskin-Textural Soccer Footwear
Nike's Total 90 III Model Gets Two Snakeskin Colorways
Lunar New Year Timepieces
Bulova Debuts The ‘Year of the Horse Super Seville'
Auspicious Lunar Year Figures
Pop Mart Lunar New Year Set Pairs Horse-Themed Charms with Figures
Luxe Horse-Themed Coffee Kits
The Hermès x Bialetti: Year of the Horse Concept is Whimsical
Festive Sportswear Capsule
CLOT x adidas Lunar New Year Capsule Celebrates 2026 Holiday
Valentine's-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Valentine's Day 2025 Sneakers are a Bold Break-Up Statement
Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear
Nike Presents the Air max Dn8 in a Snakeskin Colorway
Slingback-Heel Zipped Sneaker Designs
Nike Introduces the Air Max Craze in Smokey Blue
New Year-Honoring Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY Year of the Horse Collection is Gifting-Ready
Snack-Inspired Sneakers
Lay’s x Saucony Cohesion 2k, Grid Fusion, Trainer 80x Set Debuts in China
LNY-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Vivienne Westwood’s Lunar New Year Collection is Striking
Lunar New Year-Inspired Streetwear
Carhartt Introduces the Year of the Snake Pack for LNY
Motorsport-Inspired Capsules
A$AP Rocky x Puma Revive Animal Prints & Gritty Motorsport Streetwear
Lunar New Year Packs
The atmos x New Balance Year of the Horse LNY Set Marks the Lunar New Year
Retro Athletic Pet Accessories
The Adidas Originals Pet Accessories Collection is Extra-Cute
Exquisite Cognac Bottles
Hennessy Debuts its Exclusive Lunar New Year Limited-Edition Collection
Charming Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Treat Yourself Colorway of the Air Jordan 3
Red-Accented Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 13 Sneaker Gets a True Red Colorway Palette
Lunar New Year-Celebrating Timepieces
Arnold & Son Commemorates the Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year Lineups
KITH Showcases its 'Year of the Snake' Collection with Traditional Motifs
Lunar New Year Cognacs
The Hennessy Year of the Horse Range Celebrates 2026
Utility Streetwear Footwear
SOREL x Aries Footwear Blends Performance Design into Streetwear
Chinese Astrology-Inspired Accessories Lines
Bellroy Launches the Year of the Horse Capsule
Cosmopolitan LNY Capsules
OPEN YY Debuts 'Jeoktoma' to Celebrate Year of the Horse
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Celebratory Bathroom Collections
Lush’s Lunar New Year Collection Celebrates the Year of the Snake
NYC-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Coach Soho Sneaker Collection is Chic and Urban-Informed
Lunar New Year Whiskeys
The Royal Salute Lunar New Year Gift Pack Marks the Year of the Snake
New Year Cafe Collections
Starbucks Japan Year of the Horse Merch Marks the Lunar New Year
Textural Suede Colorblocked Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Panda Sneaker Gets a Picante Red Colorway
LNY-Inspired Luxury Fashion Capsules
Maison Margiela Honors the Snake with the Renewal Collection
Customizable Lunar Year Boxes
Tokyotreat Spotlights the Lunar New Year Goodies
Inaugural New Year Fashions
The Maison Margiela Lunar New Year Collection is the Brand's First
Year-of-the-Horse Fashion
Acne Studios’ Year of the Horse SS26 Capsule Honors the Chinese Zodiac
Collaborative Ceramic Zodiac Gifts
Tiffany & Co. x Oscar Wang Range Marks the Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year Eyewear
The Zenni Lunar New Year 2026 Collection Marks the Year of the Horse
Zodiac-Honoring Whiskey Ranges
The Whisky Exchange Zodiac Series Has Three Collectible Sets
Sneaker-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
Nike Introduces the New Graphic Panda Dunk T-Shirts
Collectible Wear-and-Share Jewelry
Twisty Petz Combines Wearable Pets with Friendship Bracelets
LNY-Honoring Intricate Timepieces
The Limited Conquest Heritage Timepiece Model Honors LNY
Lunar-Inspired Footwear
Cloudzone Moon is Spotlighted in Zendaya’s latest On collaboration
Lunar New Year Footwear
The Vibram FiveFingers KSO Evo Year of the Snake Mark the New Year
Lunar New Year Fashion
The Barbour x Feng Chen Wang Collection Celebrates the Year of the Horse
Nature-Inspired Limited Sneakers
Craft and Houdini Join Forces on the Kype Pro Limited Edition
Cow Print Textural Footwear
CLOT x adidas Superstar Dres is Released in a Cow-Print Colorway
New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections
Alexander McQueen Launched a 2025 Lunar New Year Campaign
Heritage-Based Bubble Tea Promotions
Gong cha Introduces Lunar New Year Scratch Cards
Asymmetrical Skate Loafers
BILLY’S x Vans Year of the Horse Introduces Skate Loafers & Ma-1 Vests
Symbolic Horse-Motif Tequilas
Don Julio 1942 Unveiled the Year of the Horse Edition
Horse-Themed Skate Shoe Packs
Liu Bolin x Vans Year of the Horse Pack Reissues Classic Silhouettes
Equestrian-Inspired Jewelry Pieces
kWIT is Ringing in the Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year Homeware
The IKEA FÖSSTA 2026 Capsule Marks the Lunar New Year with Décor
Illustrative Custom Sneakers
Koio Drops a Limited-Edition Lunar New Year Sneaker
Lunar New Year Cognac
L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition Assemblage du Cheval for New Year
Bold Festive Tableware
Le Creuset Carousel Collection is the Brand’s First Lunar New Year Range
Lunar New Year Cognacs
Martell Debuts a Special Edition Cordon Bleu Cognac
Lunar New Year Chronographs
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Year of the Fire Horse Marks LNY
Festive Athletic Editions
The Lululemon Lunar New Year 2026 Drops Three Lines for Celebration
Lunar Festivity Fragrance Collections
The Scentbird Year of the Horse Capsule Has Rugged Scents
Chinese Tradition-Celebrating Accessory Collections
Tod’s Celebrates the 2025 Chinese New Year
New Year Pet Apparel
This Adidas Chinese-Style Track Jacket is for Pets Only
Fish Bone-Inspired Shoe Designs
Giuseppe Zanotti Brings Back Its Signature Slim Collection
Modern Motif Apparel
UNIQLO Drops its Lunar New Year UT!me Collection
Lunar New Year Bundles
Pepper Pout Debuts the Year of the Horse Bundle, Featuring Its Lip Products
Symbolic Knot-Inspired Footwear
Nike's Dunk Low Sneaker Gets a Friendship Knot Model
Culturally Enriched Jewelry Lines
Swarovski Debuts New Pieces for the 2025 Diwali Season
Lunar New Year Whiskies
The Highland Park Year of the Horse Range Features Three Expressions
Humorous LNY Stories
Panda Express’ Lunar New Year Ad Celebrates Family, Food, and Humor
LNY-Inspired Technical Fashion
Stone Island Presents the Year of the Snake Collection
Equestrian-Inspired Jewelry Brands
The Gilded Horse Offers Luxurious & Equestrian-Inspired Pieces
Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Sneaker Gets a Snakeskin Colorway
Lunar New Year-Themed Stamps
USPS Debuts the Lunar New Year: Year of the Horse Forever Stamp
Heritage-Inspired Bold Sneakers
Hélà Style Roots Arrives in Ombre Blue and Ombre Black Colorways
Limited-Edition New Year Chocolates
Vosges Haut-Chocolat Year of the Fire Horse Chocolate is Bold
Footwear-Branded Heart Health Initiatives
Chinese Laundry Debuts the Wear Your Heart Campaign
Lunar New Year Capsules
Anti Social Social Club Enters the Year of the Horse with New Collection
Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Releases an Air Force 1 Low in a Butterflies Edition
Opulent LNY-Inspired Wristwatches
Oris Introduces the New ProPilot X Calibre 115 Timepiece
Astrological Drinkware Accessories
Handmade Zodiac Constellation Coasters Features Resin Designs
Pet Lunar Apparel
adidas introduces Chinese-style pet jackets for Lunar New Year
Limited Artisanal Timepieces
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Enamel Xu Beihong & Horse editions
Surf-Inspired Skate Collections
Vans and Yusuke Hanai Join Forces on a New Collection
Heritage-Inspired Apparel Debuts
Clarks Originals Launches an Apparel Collection for SS26
Horse-Inspired Menus
P.F. Chang’s Lunar New Year Menu Honors the 2026 Chinese Zodiac Animal
Creature-Themed Amphibian Footwear
The ESENES Worldwide Frog Clogs Have a Slip-On Style
Lunar New Year-Inspired Speakers
Marshall's Latest Emberton III Speaker Version Honors LNY
Crispy New Year Snacks
The Loacker Lunar New Year Minis Mix Celebrates the Year of the Horse
Festive Pet Apparel Drops
CLOT Lunar New Year Pet Collection Brings Seasonal Shirts and Hoodies
Luxurious Heritage-Honoring Decanters
LOUIS XIII Introduced its 2025 Lunar New Year Coffret
Traditional Iconography Bags
Hunter Luxury Debuts its 'Ophidian Mini Bag Collection'
Candied Fruit Gins
Peddlers' Tanghulu Street Candy Gin Celebrates the Year of the Horse
Lunar New Year-Themed Campaigns
Miu Miu’s 2025 Chinese New Year Campaign Presents 'The Encounter'
Good Fortune Citrus Packaging
This Sunkist Growers Packaging Marks the Lunar New Year
Californian Sunset-Inspired Sneakers
Autry Introduces the Windspin Sneaker to Join its Lineup
Snake-Themed LNY Tees
Dover Street Market and VERDY Collaborate on a Chinese New Year T-Shirt
Zodiac-Inspired Cognacs
The Hennessy Paradis Zodiac Miniatures Collection is Only in Travel Retail
Snake-Inspired Keyboard Designs
Akko's Year of the Snake Keyboard is Eye-Catching and Intricate
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Chinese Artist Designed Cognacs
Rémy Martin x Xue Song Unveil a Limited-Edition XO Collection
Frog Inspired Clogs
The ESENES Frog Clogs Bring Sculptural Amphibian Detailing to Footwear
Lunar Celebration Crafts
Tesco's Lunar New Year Print Campaign Includes a Fold-Your-Own Horse
Urban Exploration Clogs
The Aries x Crocs Classic Clog Collab Has Charms in Found Object Shapes
Good Fortune Pot Designs
This Staub Enameled Cast Iron Pot Celebrates the Lunar New Year
Cow Print Hybrid Loafers
Air Jordan Presents its New Patterned Loafer Mule Model
Sichuan-Inspired Seasonal Countdowns
The Fly by Jing Advent Calendar Shares Savory, Spicy Flavors
Regional Zodiac Treat Boxes
The Sweet Diplomacy Lunar New Year Box Has a Taiwanese Inspiration
Film-Inspired Sneaker Capsules
Puma's ET Series Brings Film References to Footwear and Streetwear
Romantic Seasonal Sneaker Ranges
The Converse Chucks in Love Range Celebrates Valentine's Day
Heritage-Honoring Shopping Festivals
DFS Hosts LNY Activations in Hong Kong and Macau
Festive Lunar Menus
BAO Celebrates the Year of the Horse with a Limited Dark Horse Menu