The Year of the Horse

Chinese New Year 2026 welcomes the Year of the Horse, one of the most powerful and dynamic signs in the Chinese zodiac. The Horse symbolises strength, freedom, elegance, and forward momentum. It is a spirit that refuses stagnation — always moving, always exploring, always becoming.

In Chinese culture, the Horse represents:

• Vitality and endurance — the ability to carry oneself across great distances

• Independence and courage — a fearless pursuit of one’s destiny

• Grace in motion — beauty not in stillness, but in movement

• Success through perseverance — steady steps toward long-awaited horizons

The Year of the Horse arrives as a reminder: this is not a year to remain still. It is a year to move boldly toward your calling.

For SKYLENCE, this spirit resonates deeply. Our journey has always been about crossing cultural landscapes — between East and West, heritage and modernity, memory and future.

Red: The Colour of Fortune, Protection, and Power

Red has always held a sacred place in Chinese New Year traditions. It is the colour of protection from negativity, awakening and renewal, prosperity and celebration.

To wear red is not merely aesthetic — it is symbolic. It is a declaration of stepping into the new year with intention, protection, and confidence.

At SKYLENCE, our red pieces embody this philosophy. They carry stories within their embroidery — phoenixes rising, cranes ascending, flowers unfolding. These are not simply garments, but cultural expressions in motion.

The SKYLENCE Chinese New Year Edit

Royal Red Crane Dress

The crane, a symbol of longevity and transcendence, rises gracefully across rich red fabric. This piece reflects quiet power — elegance rooted in heritage, designed for the modern woman.

It is a dress for beginnings.

The Red Qipao Short Dress

The plum blossom blooms in winter, symbolising resilience, hope, and renewal. It is one of the first flowers to emerge from the cold — a quiet promise that spring will return.

This piece honours inner strength — beauty that endures through seasons of transformation.

Feng Huang Phoenix Dress

The Feng Huang (Phoenix), represents rebirth, feminine sovereignty, and spiritual ascension. Long associated with empresses, it is a symbol of power expressed through grace.

To wear the phoenix is to embody transformation — to rise into the next version of oneself.

Heritage Houndstooth Coat

A dialogue between past and present. The Heritage Houndstooth Coat brings together classic British tailoring and SKYLENCE’s cultural narrative.

It reflects the spirit of movement — crossing worlds, identities, and eras with confidence.

Peony Grace Robe Coat — Burgundy

The peony, known as the “King of Flowers,” symbolises prosperity, honour, and feminine strength. In deep burgundy, this robe coat evokes richness, warmth, and quiet authority.

It is both protective and expressive — a modern heirloom for the year ahead.

Explore the full Chinese New Year Edit here. 

Moving Forward: The Year of Becoming and Establishment

The Year of the Horse is not passive. It calls for movement, courage, and trust in one’s path.

It is a year to:

• Begin what you have long envisioned

• Step into spaces you once feared

• Trust the strength you already carry

At SKYLENCE, every piece is created for women in motion — women who cross borders, redefine identities, and carry culture forward.

This Chinese New Year, may you move with the spirit of the Horse —
fearless, free, and unstoppable.