Chinese New Year Must-Haves: Year of the Metal Rat collections to get your hands on

On January 25, the world will welcome a New Lunar Year, which happens to be The Year of the Metal Rat in Chinese Astrology.

So, if you want to fully imbibe the Chinese New Year vibe, you should get some of these stylish and awesome items from different Year of the Metal Rat collections.

1. Starbucks mugs, tumblers, etc.

The Lunar New Year collection of Starbucks includes a cute rat-themed mug, coin bank, and Philippine exclusive tumblers. Plus, they also have an equally adorable rewards card. For prices, inquire in the nearest Starbucks branch near you.

2. Nike sneakers

Nike's Chinese New Year collection pays homage to Chinese culture. They incorporated designs that are reminiscent of the Yuxian paper-cutting, an art of shaping rice papers into images of flowers, animals, landscapes, and folkloric figures, using scissors and knives. Prices range from around 7,100 PhP to 10,150 PhP.

3. Pandora charms

Pandora's Chinese New Year collection consists of cute charms for each of the 12 animal signs, plated with 18k gold. The estimated price for each charm is 3,300 PhP.

4. Burberry T-shirts

Part of Burberry's Lunar New year collection is an oversized cotton T-shirt and a two-tone long-sleeved top, both with the refreshed Monogram motif celebrating the Year of the Metal Rat. Prices range from around 22,820 Php to 24,850 PhP.

5. Disney x Gucci T-shirts

Disney and Gucci teamed up for their Lunar New Year collection, and they tapped the world's most famous mouse to be their star, Mickey Mouse! Prices of their T-shirts range from around 33,000 PhP to 35,000 PhP.

Once you've gotten your hands on some of these items, don't forget to pair it with lots of optimism and faith that The Year of the Metal Rat will bring peace, love, and abundance for all of us.