How to accessorise this Chinese Year of the Rat

The quick-witted rodent is centre stage this lunar new year, on bags, necklaces and dresses

February 04, 2020 02:43 pm | Updated 03:33 pm IST

This Tod’s gold-coloured, galvanized silver Rat Cheese Chain Bracelet plays up mouse elements and branded charms. Approximately ₹15,350, on tods.com

This Tod’s gold-coloured, galvanized silver Rat Cheese Chain Bracelet plays up mouse elements and branded charms. Approximately ₹15,350, on tods.com

Every year, like clockwork, brands launch clothing and accessories pinned on the Chinese zodiac animal of that year. 2020, however, is the year of the rat – the bringer of diseases and dirt, and plain ol’ shivers. A hard sell for luxury, you’d think, but then that’s where you get creative. Some have gone the cutesy way — Burberry launched an online game, Ratberry, as part of its Lunar New Year campaign — while others have kept it life-like and long tailed. Marc Jacobs’ collab with Miami-based skate brand, Stray Rats, even had rats in the photoshoot! Here are a few ways to do beady eyes and whiskers.

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