# Lunar New Year Eyewear The Zenni Lunar New Year 2026 Collection Marks the Year of the Horse By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-01-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenni-lunar-new-year-2026-collection References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/zenni-optical-launches-limited-edition-lunar-new-year-collection-302663027.html) & [zennioptical](https://www.zennioptical.com/b/lunar-new-year-frames)  The Year of the Horse symbolizes energy, freedom, and forward momentum, and the limited-edition Zenni [Lunar New Year 2026](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-lunar-new-year) Collection is full of inspiring, confident, expressive eyewear styles designed in collaboration with visual artist Zipeng Zhu, also known as Mr. Dazzle. [Zenni Optical's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenni-optical-introduced) eyewear collection celebrating the Year of the Horse introduces new styles that tie in with the key themes of 2026. Radiant Stride is a striking style with a bold frame, while Kindred better suits glasses wearers who appreciate a delicate touch and the beauty of rose gold. Customers who purchase from Zenni's limited-edition collection will get an exclusive Year of the Horse gift bag, featuring a keepsake hard-shell case, lens cloth, and drawstring pouch. This collection marks Zenni's first collaboration with a featured Chinese artist to create special-edition Lunar New Year accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.7/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 61% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cultural Collaboration in Fashion:** Collaborating with culturally significant artists to create themed fashion lines enhances brand storytelling. - **Limited-edition Collections:** Launches of exclusive, themed product lines drive consumer engagement and urgency through scarcity. - **Art-inspired Eyewear Design:** Integrating visual art into eyewear design offers consumers unique and expressive accessory options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry is embracing artistic collaborations to introduce unique spectacles that appeal to fashion-forward consumers. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessories are increasingly incorporating cultural themes in product offerings to capitalize on special occasions. - **Art and Design:** Within the art and design sectors, creative partnerships with consumer brands provide a platform for artists to reach new audiences through functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lunar New Year Bodycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-2026-year-of-the-horse.md) - [Lunar New Year-Inspired Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peonies-gift-set.md) - [New Year Cafe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-year-of-the-horse.md) - [Equine New Year Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminox-carbonox-year-of-the-horse-limited-edition.md) - [Lunar New Year Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbour-x-feng-chen-wang.md) - [Lunar New Year Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ikea-fssta-2026.md) - [Bold Festive Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carousel-collection.md) - [New Year Pet Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-chinesestyle-track-jacket.md) - [Chinese Astrology-Inspired Accessories Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-horse-capsule.md)