Lunar New Year marks a fresh turn of the lunar cycle, so new clothes symbolise renewal and leaving misfortune behind. Just as we clean our homes before the festival, a new outfit signals a clean slate for the year ahead. Over generations, this has become a time-honoured custom – welcoming good fortune, showing respect, and starting the year with confidence. Many also believe that first impressions on the first day set the tone for the months to come.
Our Chinese New Year 2026 Ready-made Shirt Collection keeps that tradition alive with style and comfort. Designed for Singapore’s climate, these shirts feature lightweight, breathable cotton, short sleeves, and modern, comfortable fits that stay sharp from house visits to reunion dinners and the first week back at work. Choose tasteful prints, patterns, and stripes for a festive feel. Red is classic, but other auspicious colours are equally welcome.
Here are three outfit ideas that show exactly how we'd wear these shirts.
Look 1: Versatile & Cool
Associated with luck, joy and forward momentum, red is the most meaningful festive colour.
Liberty Fabrics's Daisy Mono print sets a bright red base with a striking floral, but stays harmonious through a monochrome print, so the shirt remains bold without feeling busy. Style our shirt with our Brown Linen Gurkha Trousers to ground the brightness; the deeper, understated brown naturally draws the eye back to the shirt without competing for attention. Tuck it in for a neater look, the belted waist help to keep the waist clean. Finish with brown suede penny loafers and no-show socks; the soft texture complements the linen's relaxed drape well.
Linen and cotton keep you cool and comfortable when your house visits stretch through the day, making sure you stay dressy and polished.
Look 2: Versatile & Cool
Not every festive outfit must be red. Liberty Fabric's Blue Katagami mixes blue and white with geometric floral motifs – calm, crisp, and photogenic. Perfect for those who prefer subtlety.
Choose dressy khaki shorts for a casual, beach-ready look. Add espadrilles with no-show socks; a refined alternative to the flip-flop, while echoing the shirt's vacation-smart mood. Keep accessories minimal: a slim watch, a ring, etc. Let the print carry your look.
Ideal for long, sunny days when ease and polish is paramount.
Look 3: Casual Friday
Yellow, especially a tone that's close to gold, symbolises abundance and good fortune. Liberty Fabrics's Autumnal Arboretum brings that symbolism with an elegant print that can work beautifully under layers.
Style with a pair of hopsack trousers to introduce a dressy flair to your ensemble. Put on our Natural Linen Overshirt if it gets a little chilly in the office while keeping everything light and breathable. Finish your outfit with a pair of tassel loafers.
Keep yourself presentable during the festive period, on casual office days, whenever you want style without slipping into too casual.
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