The economy may be bad, but that doesn’t mean that the red packets you receive need to be. Some of the best-looking hongbaos come from the folks in retail, and while most of these pieces are given out to VIP customers and clients, there are shops handing them out with in-store purchases. Imran Jalal susses out the places to go if you need to impress with your dough in the Year of the Monkey.
Customers can mail their loved ones these golden hongbaos when they shop. Or personalise yours digitally on Wechat for something fun.
For a graphic, almost Pop Art-like take on the hongbao, Paul Smith’s rendition will do the trick. Get a pack with every purchase of its Lunar New Year shirt collection.
These are complimentary with a purchase of any regular-priced item.
Less Chinatown, more Hamptons, these red packets are given out with every purchase at the brand’s stores.
These floral designs remind us of the brand’s signature prints and are available with every purchase.
These swanky hongbaos are yours when you buy any jewellery item.
Spend $500 in a single receipt and receive these hongbaos.
Young tykes will love this adorable design. Available with every $200 spent.
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Simple and classy, these ones are omplimentary with any purchase.
These printed red packets are complimentary with any purchase of regular-priced items.
Like this? Dress up in the prettiest red frocks for Chinese New Year.