It's time to get planning for Chinese New Year 2025! Consider this your ultimate guide to shopping for beautiful CNY family outfits like cheongsams (AKA qipaos!) and Mandarin collar shirts for kids in Singapore
Whether Chinese New Year is something your family celebrates, or is a fun group celebration for the kids in school, kiddos of all backgrounds love dressing up for CNY! Little girls look pretty darn cute wearing a cheongsam or qipao, and small dudes can definitely rock a Mandarin collar shirt, no matter how big they are! You’ll find traditional Chinese-style clothes for the young and old alike all across Singapore (Chinatown is a guarantee), but local labels are really taking it up a notch with cool Chinese-inspired threads for kids. We’ve done all of the window shopping for you, so keep scrolling for more… Here’s where to buy Chinese New Year outfits for kids in Singapore!
Where to buy 2025 Chinese New Year family outfits for kids and adults in Singapore
1. The Cotton Tale
If you’re looking for comfy cotton garments that are made in matching designs for the whole fam, look no further than The Cotton Tale. Check out the Pineapple Treasures dress, T-shirt or shortall for your toddlers with cute pineapple motifs, or the adorable Pineapple Treasures baby headband for bubs. Sizes available from newborn till 12 years for children. Need new PJs? Zip pyjamas are available for your babies too, in auspicious cherry red, periwinkle blue and a neutral beige. Dads can don the matching pineapple T-shirts, and mums have a peplum top or flutter sleeve maxi dress to choose from. Perk alert: use the code “Honeykids10” for 10% off!
The Cotton Tale, available online
2. Maison Q
We’re impressed by local label Maison Q collection of reversible clothes for kids in fun fabrics – two outfits in one! We’re loving its 2025 CNY Collection, Happy Family! It’s a fantastic mix of nostalgia and vibrant designs. Ready to rock the Year of the Snake!
Maison Q, available online, at Tangs and Motherswork
3. Dressedingabe
We’ve loved this brand’s National Day collection, so naturally, we’re looking at its Chinese New Year collection this time of the year too! The CNY 2025 collection by Dressedingabe features festive wear for the entire fam. We’re talking midi and tiered dresses as well as kimono-inspired clothes on top of the usual cheongsams and Mandarin collars. The bright and cheery colours and prints are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s faces when you go visiting.
Dressedingabe, available online
4. Le Petit Society
We’re not gonna lie: we’re frequent visitors to Le Petit Society‘s Downtown Gallery store (and it’s fair to say we also indulge in the odd online delivery straight to HoneyKids HQ). That’s why we’re thrilled about the fresh 2025 CNY collection featuring coordinated sets with festive snake motifs, delicate florals, lively mandarins, and many other delightful elements. Don’t miss the full details in its 2025 lookbook!
5. Pokoks
This brand from our neighbouring country always delivers when it comes to Hari Raya clothes. So, we’re very pleased to see that it has come out with an equally wonderful collection for Chinese New Year. The girls can have their pick from the printed cheongsams, while the understated Mandarin collar shirts will be a hit with the boys. Complete the look with a printed fabric mask.
POKOKS, available online and ships to Singapore
6. Pocketpig Diary
Looking for more options to dress up the kiddos? Pop on over to Pocketpig Diary’s website and browse through its CNY 2025 collection. Cheongsams and Mandarin collars come in a variety of prints and colours as well as styles. Like to keep it bright and radiant this year of the snake? Go for the Spring Flower range including Cheongsam, Mandarin collar shirt, playsuits and dresses. There are adult sizes, so fathers can twin with the little ones too!
Pocketpig Diary, available online
7. Ans.ein
Chinese New Year outfits, but make them artsy. Ans.ein has multiple CNY 2025 collections that incorporate nature, kueh, florals and designs from various passionate artists. The result? Beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces in vivid colours and patterns!
Ans.ein, available online
8. Sette
One of our fave entrepreneurs, Monica Millington, has released a brand new Lunar New Year collection with her fashion forward label, Sette. Aptly titled ‘The Mandarin Collection’, we are loving the matching family sets in hues of gentle orange pinstripes. The Freddie and Naomi caftans are a cute take on a traditional cheongsam, even more adorable in miniature size for mini-me’s! The ‘Beckham’ short and shirt set is unisex, and made of a luxurious cotton suitable for Singapore’s steamy weather. Make CNY dressing effortlessly stylish with these fun pieces.
Sette, available online
9. Toddley Thoughts
Get ready to rock a casual vibe this Chinese New Year! Toddley Thoughts has a fantastic 2024 collection of twinning outfits, including rompers, cool tees, and even attire for your furry pals. How awesome is that? And hey, why not throw in a trendy cloth shopping bag or grab a couple of mahjong plushies for the kiddos while you’re at it?
Toddley Thoughts, available online
10. Love Knot
Looking to rock the traditional vibe this CNY? Love Knot’s got you covered some awesome collections for Chinese New Year 2025! They’ve got family sets with beautiful floral designs, made from top-notch jacquard materials and adorned with classy golden yellow trimmings and Chinese Knots. And if that’s not enough, they’ve got some cool prints that’ll give off tropical vibes and fireworks!
Love Knot, available online (ships to Singapore) and in-stores in Malaysia
11. The Missing Piece
Once you set your eyes on The Missing Piece, you’d definitely want to get a few pieces for your closet! All the clothes are made of soft and breathable fabrics, which ensures that you won’t be sweating buckets while paying folks across Singapore a visit. Plus, the designs are tres chic, and some even come in a family set. You’d be the talk of the town when you wear these pieces out, for sure.
The Missing Piece, available online
12. Elizabeth Little
This Chinese New Year, make sure the ladies in your crew are decked out in stunning dresses from Elizabeth Little. They’ve got a bunch of cute accessories too, like hair bows, hair bands, clips, and more to jazz up any CNY outfit! Happy shopping!
Elizabeth Little, available online and in-stores at Motherswork and Takashimaya
13. Mimi mono
Looking to switch things up with some modern vibes this Lunar New Year? Well, guess what? Mimi Mono’s CNY 2025 collection has got your back! Get ready for some stylish festive gear for both you and your little one. Picture this: dreamy pastels, classy pleats, cool checks, chic brush strokes… basically, everything you need for the whole fam’s Lunar New Year swag in one place! How awesome is that?
14. The Elly Store
Get ready to party this Lunar New Year at The Elly Store! Why? Because they’ve got a mind-blowing collection of prints styles waiting for you in their CNY 2025 collection to glam up the entire squad! Think motifs of pretty songbirds, lucky bonsai, lovely blooms and whimsical zodiac animals (even a ‘knotty’ snake!). Imagine rocking cheongsams, Mandarin-collar shirts, and everything fabulous as a family this CNY – all set!
15. Sea Apple
We absolutely adore local label Sea Apple for the lovely illustrations that feature on its tees and onesies for little peeps, and dresses that we always wish came in our size (some do!). Tasty and tropical, these are some of the sharpest Mandarin collar shirts we’ve seen for little guys. Plus, check out the tiny rompers, pretty cheongsams and flutter sleeves.
16. Think Batik
Think Batik is all about infusing tradition into modern designs – with a focus on ultra-comfy materials! This year’s CNY collection, In Full Bloom, features classic dobby cotton and even introduces their newest material: premium semi silk. Promised to be soft and comfortable, check out the various designs for kids and adults this festive season!
17. YeoMama Batik
If you love batik (as much as we do) and price is not a factor for you, then you’d want to take a look at YeoMama Batik. With different batik prints, new styles and colour combinations, YeoMama’s Chinese New Year collections are bound to have pieces to suit the entire family and bring some fun into your getups.
18. Moley Apparels
Stand out from the visiting pack with clothes featuring the lotus motif courtesy of Moley Apparels. You’ll also be in full bloom when you don the pieces for this year’s lunar new year celebrations.
19. Love, Bonito
Who doesn’t love Love, Bonito? We adore this homegrown brand, especially its CNY collections designed for the entire family! Imagine lovely hues and effortless silhouettes that will make the whole fam look dapper. Psst…to add to the festivities, Love, Bonito is dishing out attractive CNY fortune red packets and tissue box holders too with minimum spends this season.
20. Good Addition
Here’s another dose of CNY retail therapy just for you, amazing mamas! Brace yourselves to flaunt seriously chic threads from Good Addition! Think silky, buttery satin dresses exuding pure sophistication and style. These modern silhouettes aren’t just for the Lunar New Year — they’re your go-to for slaying any day, any time.
21. Uniqlo
Upgrade your wardrobe this year with comfortable clothing suitable for wear beyond the festive season. In our opinion, Uniqlo offers the best range of essentials for the whole family. Our tip? Keep an eye on their page for the latest upcoming New Year collections.
22. Visit Chinatown
Chinatown is the place to find those perfect matching Chinese New Year outfits for you and your fam this festive season. From Cheongsam dresses to collared shirts, the options are endless, and you might even snag them at a reasonable price. And hey, while you’re there, don’t forget to check out all the cool sights in the neighbourhood!
23. Shopee
And if all else fails (we highly doubt it), you can snag your 2024 Lunar New Year family outfits without leaving your cosy abode! Shopee is where it’s at—a treasure trove of festive goodies for the entire crew. Tees, rompers, cheongsams… you name it, they’ve got a galaxy of options waiting just for you! Good luck choosing!
We’re still updating this list for 2025! In the meantime, check out the Chinese New Year family outfits from last year…
1. Little Qipao
This online boutique stocks cheongsams all year round. Using beautiful patterns and colours, you’ll be able to find something pretty spesh for girls up to age 14. And, if you have a little one, rompers and toddler dresses bring major cuteness. Also, check out the ‘Kung Fu’ tops in fun fabrics and cute Mandarin collar shirts for young boys aged two to 10. Psst, there are collections for the grown-ups, too!
2. Little Kooma
Are you on a budget and not planning to splurge on new clothes? We recommend shopping at Little Kooma. There’s a good selection of kids’ apparel inspired by traditional Chinese culture in a variety of colours and designs. The boys can dress up in the totally adorable cheongsam set, while the girls will look beautiful in the cheongsam dress.
3. Goelia
Calling all you fabulous mamas! Guess what? Goelia has landed on our sunny island, and their new flagship store at Changi Jewel is an absolute gem! Picture this: racks filled with stunning cheongsams that’ll make your Lunar New Year outfits pop, and oh boy, the store itself is like stepping into a starry wonderland – totally swoon-worthy! We couldn’t resist and ended up snagging three dresses ourselves. But hey, why stop there? Get those adorable little dresses for your mini-fashionistas too! It’s a shopping spree you won’t want to miss!
4. Cotton On
Guess what? This ultimate favourite among families all over the island has something super cool in store for your little champs! Yep, they’ve dropped an awesome Lunar Collection just for them. What’s so rad about it? Well, it’s all about that chill, comfy vibe that’s perfect for our tropical weather. Imagine this: tiny dragon logos on tees, adorable floral dresses for the little ladies, and tons of fun outfits that are not just for the festivities but can totally rock all year round! How cool is that?
Ready to get your kids kitted out in Cheongsams and Mandarin collars? Happy Chinese New Year, folks!
