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WHAT’S HAPPENING FOR THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT
Our Year of the Rabbit campaign was created by 5 amazing Chinese creatives (who live in Ireland) including members of our very own Brown Thomas team. We caught up with them to hear how they are celebrating this year and what they are most hopeful for in 2023.
Shuhan Yan, Model
About Shuhan
Shuhan Yan is a Chinese model from Ireland who is currently studying music and who loves fashion, cooking and music.
Shuhan on…her New Year’s wish for 2023
My greatest hope for 2023 is being able to return to China to see my family again, especially to see my grandparents who I haven't seen for a few years now.
Ben Sun, Makeup artist
About Ben
A makeup artist, model and style influencer, Ben Sun loves all things fashion and beauty.
Ben on…the meaning of the red envelope
I love the tradition of gifting red envelopes at New Years because there is always money inside, it shows someone cares about you. I usually gift my loved ones makeup, beauty and fragrance. We also always wear red at the festival too, you’ll find all of the Sun family wrapped up in this colour at this time of year.
Olivia Jiang, Photographer
About Olivia
Olivia Jiang is a freelance photographer based in Dublin, she loves working in the creative world and finding new ways to capture people, places and things.
Olivia on… the Year of the Rabbit
The Year of the Rabbit is special to me as it's my mum’s zodiac sign and birth year, so this year my wish is to see her in person.
Austin Zeng, Model
About Austin
Austin Zeng is a model and fashion design student. He is passionate about the power of fashion and how it can elevate everyday life.
Austin On…wearing red
For New Years I'll wear a red sweater and red socks. I usually give my family accessories as a gift, it's my way of wishing them good luck and updating their wardrobe for them too.
Jili Ni, Brown Thomas Arnotts Marketing & Social Media
About Jili
Jili Ni is part of the Brown Thomas Arnotts social media and marketing team. She loves animals (has a dog called Gucci) and enjoys actively promoting Chinese culture in Ireland.
On gifting…
I’m the Year of the Rabbit so this is my birth year. My plan is to wear red, self-gift something beautiful for my home and hope for good luck.
Photography & Video: Olivia Jiang and Zoe Ardiff
Hair & Makeup: Ben Sun
Models: Shuhan Yan & Austin Zeng
Social Media & Marketing: Jili Ni
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