Chopard — L.U.C. XP Urushi Year Of The Dog Watch
Chopard continues its yearly tribute to Chinese astrology. Only available in 88 pieces, Chopard’s L.U.C. XP Urushi Year Of The Dog combines the beauty of East and West under the great care of Japanese Living National Treasure Master Kiichiro Masumura and Urushi Grand Master Minori Koizum. The dial features an Akita, rendered using ancient lacquering techniques. The Asian dog is surrounded by a lush natural setting of wild orchids and a dragonfly, which symbolises luck and good omen. The work of art is encased in an ultra-thin 18ct rose gold case, measuring 39.5mm in diameter and 6.8mm thick, also protecting the mechanical self-winding L.U.C. 96.17-L movement with a 65-hour power reserve.
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Tiffany & Co. — New Yorkie Charm
Repeatedly ranked as New York City’s most popular purebred, and often seen in arms of celebrities like Audrey Hepburn, Joan Rivers and Paris Hilton, the lovable Yorkshire Terrier is the obvious choice for jewellery atelier Tiffany & Co. founded in New York. Usher in the Year of the Dog by putting on this uber-adorable New Yorkie charm, available in sterling silver or 18k gold. We suggest going for gold, of course.
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Bottega Veneta — The Canine Collection
Bottega Veneta launched The Canine Collection this year, featuring bright pieces adorned with adorable dogs of various breeds. All crafted with soft and supple leather, novelties range from dog-shaped key holders designed in signature intrecciato to wallets and pouches with serigraphic prints of dogs. There are also phone covers so you can really go barking mad with this collection.
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Castiglion del Bosco — Limited-Edition Zodiac Dog Brunello di Montalcino
In honour of the 2018 Lunar New Year of the Dog, Castiglion del Bosco launched a Zodiac Dog bottle of Brunello di Montalcino. Limited to 488 quantities, the prestigious wines are dressed in a special label of vibrant colours designed by renowned Chinese artist Li Fu Yuan. The limited-edition Brunello di Montalcino, named after a very tiny vineyard in the town of Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, is marked by its floral aromas evoking violet, lilac and geranium. It’s been aged in selected French oak for 36 months followed by another six months in concrete tanks to produce a complex, superb structure.
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TWG Tea — The Breakfast Bulldog Tea
TWG Tea launched its first ‘Haute Couture Tea’ of the year, named The Breakfast Bulldog Tea. This morning blend has sweet notes of red berries and caramel and is best paired with a hearty breakfast of eggs and bacon. The limited-edition blend is packed in a shocking pink matte packaging with accents of gold and green.
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The Fullerton Hotel Singapore — Prosperity Pineapple Tarts
The Prosperity Pineapple Tarts shaped as miniature bulldog terriers created by Chef Leong Chee Yeng of Jade restaurant are almost too cute to be consumed. Their patch eyes are made of chocolate making this familiar treat with a twist pleasant to both the eyes and taste buds. Go head, order them from The Fullerton Hotel Singapore before they sell out like hot dogs.
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