LEO LIN and Capella Sydney are delighted to unveil an exclusive Lunar New Year partnership in celebration of the Year of the Horse, presenting a refined curation of memorable one-of-a-kind experiences that honour tradition while embracing unparalleled luxury at Capella Sydney, creating a season designed to celebrate Lunar New Year with both style and meaning.
As an Australian-Chinese luxury designer, Lunar New Year and Asian culture have been deeply rooted in the core of LEO LIN since the inception of the label in 2017. Following two sell-out collaboration capsule collections with Tara Milk Tea for Year of the Snake and Year of the Dragon, LEO LIN has become the go-to destination for Lunar New Year dressing. For Year of The Horse, designer Leo Lin has created a capsule collection in hues of reds, pink and yellow featuring hand-sewn organza rose and peony appliques and prints symbolising wealth, honour and prosperity.
For the first time LEO LIN has expanded into the lifestyle category, designing a strictly limited-edition luxury Mahjong Set, exclusively available to purchase via LEO LIN online from January 2026.
At the centre of the partnership is an exclusive LEO LIN x Capella Sydney Lunar New Year Celebration Package which can be booked for stays at Australia’s leading luxury hotel from 13 February – 3 March 2026, offering guests an immersive experience in the vibrant Lunar New Year festivities in the historic heart of Sydney.
The package offers guests a luxurious experience including thoughtful cultural activities. Guests who book directly will receive a LEO LIN Luxury Pocket Square & Scarf Set (RRP $249) designed exclusively for Capella Sydney. Any stays booked in the Capella Suite will be gifted a complimentary LEO LIN Limited Edition Mahjong Set (RRP $399). These limited-edition pieces feature signature motifs and elements from the Lunar New Year capsule, serving as a keepsake that extends the celebration beyond the stay. All hotel guests will also enjoy complimentary cultural experiences and activities as part of Capella Sydney’s Lunar New Year programming, enriching their stay with moments that celebrate connection, creativity and tradition.
To further enrich the experiences, a Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea including bespoke LEO LIN desserts will be hosted within Capella Sydney’s signature space, Aperture, bookable by guests from 5 February throughout the Lunar New Year period. The Afternoon Tea reimagines traditional Asian flavours through an elevated culinary lens, with each delicacy crafted to embody prosperity, renewal, and togetherness.
Additionally, guests will also be invited to enjoy a limited-edition LEO LIN Lunar New Year cocktail collection in the hotel’s McRae Bar, created by Capella Sydney’s mixology team. The cocktail collection draws inspiration from the palette and storytelling of the LNY capsule, blending symbolic ingredients with a contemporary twist.
“Lunar New Year is a moment deeply rooted in culture, connection, and new beginnings,” says designer Leo Lin. “Our partnership with Capella Sydney brings these values to life through thoughtfully curated experiences that honour tradition while embracing modern luxury.”
The LEO LIN x Capella Sydney Lunar New Year experience is available to book now for stays from 13 February – 3 March 2026.
The LEO LIN x Capella Sydney partnership will be officially launched with a custom Afternoon Tea experience alongside a traditional tea ceremony paired with a roaming runway of the LNY capsule collection at Capella Sydney in early February.
