2026-02-28 · 10 min read

Lunar New Year email gallery from real brands

Lunar New Year
COOK
Avenue Calgary
Clarins - ID
Baltimore magazine
Avenue Calgary
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The best Lunar New Year emails balance celebration with relevance, clear offers, respectful motifs, and a timely reason to shop. Start planning 4–6 weeks ahead so you can build a teaser-to-launch sequence around shipping cutoffs, limited drops, and giftable bundles shoppers expect. Browse 911 real campaigns to spot winning subject lines, red-and-gold design patterns, and CTA/offer structures you can adapt fast.

1. COOK: Happy February! Bring on the love (and the rugby) ...

1. COOK: Happy February! Bring on the love (and the rugby) ...
1. COOK: Happy February! Bring on the love (and the rugby) ...
Subject: Happy February! Bring on the love (and the rugby) ...
Objective

This email aims to drive engagement and sales by aligning COOK’s meal offerings with key February events, like Valentine’s Day, the Six Nations rugby tournament, and Chinese New Year, while encouraging social sharing and repeat purchases through personalized promotions.

Why this works

The email brilliantly ties seasonal events to specific meal recommendations, turning calendar dates into compelling culinary moments that feel personal and timely, which boosts relevance and conversion potential.

How to implement

By blending cultural moments like Chinese New Year with rugby match days and Valentine’s romance, the campaign creates a dynamic, emotionally resonant narrative that positions COOK as a lifestyle partner, not just a food vendor.

Pro Tip

The primary CTA ‘Shop Thai’ is buried below multiple event sections; repositioning it higher or adding a sticky CTA bar would improve conversion by reducing friction for users already interested in the takeaway offer. • The ‘Share the Love’ referral section lacks urgency or social proof, adding a live counter (e.g., ‘1,247 friends referred this week’) or a limited-time bonus would strengthen motivation to act.

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2. Avenue Calgary: ❄️ 10 Things to Do in Calgary During the February Long Weekend

2. Avenue Calgary: ❄️ 10 Things to Do in Calgary During the February Long Weekend
2. Avenue Calgary: ❄️ 10 Things to Do in Calgary During the February Long Weekend
Subject: ❄️ 10 Things to Do in Calgary During the February Long Weekend
Objective

This email aims to engage local residents and visitors by highlighting curated weekend activities during the February long weekend in Calgary, encouraging exploration of cultural, romantic, and family-friendly events while subtly promoting local businesses and attractions.

Why this works

The email masterfully blends seasonal events like Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day with local flavor, creating a sense of community excitement while guiding readers toward timely, location-specific experiences that feel both curated and personal.

How to implement

By featuring visually rich, high-impact imagery paired with concise, benefit-driven headlines, the email instantly communicates value and emotional appeal, making each activity feel like a must-do rather than just another option in a crowded calendar.

Pro Tip

Add a subtle countdown timer or date badge (e.g., 'Events end Feb 17!') next to time-sensitive offers like the Penguin Walk giveaway to create urgency and encourage immediate clicks. • Reposition the 'Read More' CTA buttons to be more visually prominent, perhaps with a contrasting background or icon, to reduce friction and increase click-through rates, especially on mobile where buttons may appear too small or low-contrast.

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3. Clarins - ID: Chinese New Year Deals

3. Clarins - ID: Chinese New Year Deals
3. Clarins - ID: Chinese New Year Deals
Subject: Chinese New Year Deals
Objective

This email aims to drive sales during the Chinese New Year by guiding customers through a curated four-step skincare routine while incentivizing purchases with tiered gift sets and limited-time red envelope offers. It positions Clarins as a trusted authority in consistent, results-driven skincare.

Why this works

The email brilliantly frames skincare as a ritual rather than a chore, using a four-step journey that simplifies decision-making and builds trust through educational storytelling around each product’s role in the routine.

How to implement

By tying gift incentives to minimum spend thresholds and adding urgency with ‘first 80 buyers’ red envelopes, the campaign transforms a seasonal promotion into a strategic conversion engine that rewards loyalty and encourages higher basket values.

Pro Tip

Add a countdown timer near the ‘first 80 buyers’ offer to amplify urgency and reduce hesitation, since the current static text doesn’t convey real-time scarcity or motivate immediate action. • Include a brief testimonial or user rating under each product in the routine to reinforce social proof, especially for high-ticket items like Double Serum, which could benefit from peer validation to ease purchase anxiety.

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4. Baltimore magazine: Diving Into the Dining Scene for Our Annual Best Restaurants Issue 🍴+ Open & Shut 🥣,  Lunar New Year Specials 🥟 + More Food News

4. Baltimore magazine: Diving Into the Dining Scene for Our Annual Best Restaurants Issue 🍴+ Open & Shut 🥣,  Lunar New Year Specials 🥟 + More Food News
4. Baltimore magazine: Diving Into the Dining Scene for Our Annual Best Restaurants Issue 🍴+ Open & Shut 🥣,  Lunar New Year Specials 🥟 + More Food News
Subject: Diving Into the Dining Scene for Our Annual Best Restaurants Issue 🍴+ Open & Shut 🥣,  Lunar New Year Specials 🥟 + More Food News
Objective

This email aims to engage food-loving readers by teasing the upcoming Best Restaurants issue while delivering timely, curated dining news, including openings, closings, cultural events, and restaurant reviews, to position Baltimore Magazine as the essential local guide for food experiences.

Why this works

The email opens with a personal, passionate message from the editor that humanizes the brand and builds trust by sharing behind-the-scenes effort and emotional investment in curating the best dining experiences for readers.

How to implement

Each content block is tightly themed around a specific culinary trend or event, like live music venues or Lunar New Year celebrations, making it easy for readers to scan and choose what resonates most without feeling overwhelmed by unrelated topics.

Pro Tip

Add a countdown timer or teaser graphic near the top highlighting how many days remain until the Best Restaurants issue drops, creating urgency and anchoring the campaign’s core objective visually. • Include a short, punchy quote or star rating from one of the reviewed restaurants directly under each 'READ MORE' button to increase click-through by offering immediate social proof and flavor before the click.

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5. Avenue Calgary: 🐎 How to Prepare for SkijorDue 2026

5. Avenue Calgary: 🐎 How to Prepare for SkijorDue 2026
5. Avenue Calgary: 🐎 How to Prepare for SkijorDue 2026
Subject: 🐎 How to Prepare for SkijorDue 2026
Objective

To inform readers about the upcoming SkijorDue 2026 event in Calgary and equip them with practical preparation tips, while also promoting local experiences and offers to deepen community engagement and drive traffic to partner venues.

Why this works

The email opens with a high-energy visual of the SkijorDue event, immediately capturing attention and setting a tone of excitement that aligns with the adventurous spirit of the audience, making the content feel experiential rather than informational.

How to implement

By embedding practical preparation advice directly into the event announcement, the campaign transforms a simple calendar alert into a value-driven guide, subtly positioning Avenue Calgary as a trusted local resource rather than just a newsletter publisher.

Pro Tip

Add a countdown timer or event date badge near the SkijorDue headline to create urgency and help readers visually anchor the event in their calendars without scrolling. • Reposition the primary CTA 'Read More' to appear both above and below the hero image to improve click-through rates, especially for mobile users who may not scroll past the fold.

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6. Vogue - US: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Coordinate Courtside at the NBA All-Star Game

6. Vogue - US: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Coordinate Courtside at the NBA All-Star Game
6. Vogue - US: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Coordinate Courtside at the NBA All-Star Game
Subject: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Coordinate Courtside at the NBA All-Star Game
Objective

This email aims to engage readers with high-profile celebrity moments and culturally relevant stories, driving traffic to Vogue’s website by highlighting exclusive content and timely cultural events that align with its luxury and lifestyle audience.

Why this works

Vogue masterfully opens with a celebrity-driven hook that taps into both romance and pop culture, making the email instantly scroll-stopping while subtly reinforcing its authority in covering elite social moments with editorial polish.

How to implement

The strategic placement of a secondary cultural story about Lunar New York creatives adds depth and inclusivity, showing readers that Vogue isn’t just about celebrities but also about meaningful, community-driven fashion and art narratives.

Pro Tip

The primary CTA 'LEARN MORE' is generic and doesn’t reflect the emotional or aspirational pull of the content, consider customizing it per story (e.g., 'See Their Courtside Style' or 'Discover NYC’s Lunar Celebrations') to increase click-through intent. • The email lacks visual hierarchy between stories, adding subtle dividers, varying image sizes, or using accent colors for section headers would help guide the eye and reduce cognitive load for readers scanning multiple topics.

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7. Koko Black Chocolate : Don’t miss your chance to share something special.

7. Koko Black Chocolate : Don’t miss your chance to share something special.
7. Koko Black Chocolate : Don’t miss your chance to share something special.
Subject: Don’t miss your chance to share something special.
Objective

This email aims to drive immediate purchases by positioning Koko Black’s chocolate as the ideal gift for Lunar New Year, leveraging cultural relevance and urgency to convert recipients before the holiday passes.

Why this works

The email brilliantly ties the product to a culturally significant moment, Lunar New Year, making the chocolate feel less like a treat and more like a meaningful, timely gift that honors tradition and connection.

How to implement

By using a bold red hero image with a stylized horse and ornate patterns, the design instantly communicates celebration and luxury, creating emotional resonance before the reader even processes the text.

Pro Tip

Add a countdown timer beneath the hero headline to amplify urgency, showing how many days remain until Lunar New Year, which would psychologically nudge procrastinators toward immediate action. • Include a small testimonial or social proof snippet near the second CTA, such as 'Over 5,000 Lunar New Year gifts shipped last week,' to build trust and reduce perceived risk for first-time buyers.

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8. Hapa Kristin: NEW Dolly Kristin Black 🖤 20% OFF + FREE Shipping + freebies 🎁

8. Hapa Kristin: NEW Dolly Kristin Black 🖤 20% OFF + FREE Shipping + freebies 🎁
8. Hapa Kristin: NEW Dolly Kristin Black 🖤 20% OFF + FREE Shipping + freebies 🎁
Subject: NEW Dolly Kristin Black 🖤 20% OFF + FREE Shipping + freebies 🎁
Objective

This email aims to drive immediate sales for the new Dolly Kristin Black contact lens by highlighting time-sensitive discounts, free shipping, and bonus freebies, while also encouraging account creation for first-time customers through added incentives.

Why this works

The email brilliantly layers multiple discount tiers, by product type, quantity, and subscription, to create a sense of personalized value, making every customer feel there’s a deal specifically designed for their buying habit.

How to implement

By anchoring the campaign around a new product launch and pairing it with a limited-time discount and free shipping, the email creates urgency without sounding pushy, which increases conversion likelihood among both new and returning buyers.

Pro Tip

The CTA 'Shop Dolly Kristin - Black' appears twice but is visually identical and lacks hierarchy, consider making the second CTA more prominent or rewording it to 'Grab Yours Before Stock Runs Out' to reinforce urgency and reduce scroll abandonment. • The email lacks a visual product grid or thumbnail carousel showing other Dolly Kristin colors or lens types, adding one below the offer section would encourage cross-selling and help customers discover alternatives without leaving the email.

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9. Tiffany & Co. - US: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Tiffany & Co.

9. Tiffany & Co. - US: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Tiffany & Co.
9. Tiffany & Co. - US: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Tiffany & Co.
Subject: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Tiffany & Co.
Objective

To drive gift purchases for Lunar New Year by positioning Tiffany & Co. jewelry as meaningful, luxurious tokens of good fortune, leveraging emotional gifting language and gender-specific product curation to guide shoppers toward high-value 18k gold and diamond pieces.

Why this works

The email brilliantly anchors the Lunar New Year campaign in emotional storytelling by framing jewelry not as luxury items but as vessels of good fortune and meaningful connection, making the purchase feel culturally resonant and emotionally rewarding rather than transactional.

How to implement

By splitting product recommendations into gendered categories, 'Shop Gifts for Her' and 'Shop Gifts for Him', Tiffany simplifies the gifting decision for buyers while subtly reinforcing the timeless appeal of their designs across audiences, increasing conversion likelihood through targeted curation.

Pro Tip

Add a subtle countdown timer or urgency cue near the CTA to reinforce the time-sensitive nature of Lunar New Year gifting, which could nudge hesitant shoppers to act before the holiday passes. • Include a short testimonial or customer quote near the product grid to build social proof, especially for first-time buyers, by showcasing how past customers felt receiving or giving these pieces as Lunar New Year gifts.

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10. EyeBuyDirect: Rupert, Sale’s On! 🐴🧧

10. EyeBuyDirect: Rupert, Sale’s On! 🐴🧧
10. EyeBuyDirect: Rupert, Sale’s On! 🐴🧧
Subject: Rupert, Sale’s On! 🐴🧧
Objective

This email aims to drive immediate purchases by promoting a tiered discount offer tied to spending thresholds, while leveraging Lunar New Year messaging to create seasonal urgency and style appeal for eyewear shoppers.

Why this works

The email brilliantly ties a tiered discount structure to spending thresholds, making customers feel they’re unlocking greater value the more they invest, a psychological nudge that encourages larger cart sizes without feeling pushy.

How to implement

By anchoring the promotion to the Lunar New Year with culturally relevant phrasing like 'Year of the Horse,' the campaign transforms a generic sale into a timely, emotionally resonant moment that aligns with customer identity and seasonal celebration.

Pro Tip

Add a countdown timer near the hero section to reinforce urgency, since the offer expires February 22nd, 2026, a visible timer would convert passive interest into immediate action by highlighting the limited window. • Include a short testimonial or social proof snippet under the hero offer, such as 'Over 216k customers saved with BUY2SAVE', to validate the discount’s popularity and reduce perceived risk for first-time buyers.

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