Tenth sign of the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster Fire stands as King of 2017. A bustling and early bird that will wake us up this year puffing out its chest, flitting their colorful feathers and proudly showing its scarlet red crest and its particular waddle. Aligned with loyalty, a sociable nature although a little bossy, and punctuality, the rooster is bound to impress; and it will do that dressed in red and gold.
Welcome to the Year of the Fire Rooster!
Since Chinese consumers have become one of the most important forces of global luxury consumption, special items with themes of the zodiac in celebration of the Lunar New Year in China have been produced by more luxury brands every year. Becoming increasingly important collections of renowned designers in both watches and jewelry as well as clothing and accessories. Thus, Ulysse Nardin, Jaquet Droz, Chopard, Piaget and Vacheron Constantin greet the Year of the Rooster -tenth sign of the Chinese zodiac- with new luxury watches that combine Swiss artisanship, Chinese wisdom and lots of métiers d’art.
As the day of the 2017 Chinese New Year is on January 28, year 4715 according to the Chinese calendar; this period will end on February 15, 2018. A stage governed by the zodiacal sign represented by the Fire Rooster, whose energy is represented by the colors red and gold (or yellow); that will allow all those born under this sign, achieve what they want for the next 12 months, but they should ask for the right help and avoid pride. If you were born in any of the following years: 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005 and 2017, undoubtedly, the next 12 months will be very positive.
The Rooster has very distinct characteristics: it is very energetic, observer and an innate, confident and determined leader, but also it can be somewhat rough and honest with its findings. Rooster likes order and planning. It is also characterized by enhancing the awareness of effort, work well done, legality and hard work, as well as push for everything to go and evolve positively in the best way. It also favors long-term investments.
However, the Fire Rooster is also boastful and attaches great importance to the image, wardrobe, fashion and elegance. He loves to party and is often the center of these events, without losing the class, of course. Therefore, everything that has to do with beauty, fashion and nutrition will be greatly benefited during his reign. A regency in which energy comes wearing its colors, red and gold. The impossibility of not seeing the energy, gives great importance to the colors capable of transmitting it (Feng Shui and Chromotherapy).
Chinese New Year MAC Lipstick €17.28 c/u – Chinese New Year MAC Eyeshadow Palette €32.53 – Chinese New Year MAC Eye Brows € 19.50 c/u – MAC Chinese New Year Prep + Prime Natural Radiance €42.69 – Chinese New Year MAC Penultimate Eyeliner €21.35 – Chinese New Year MAC Powder Blush €23.38 c/u
Think of what you want to achieve in life and you will make it. Roosters this year have everything at hand. Ready to wear the colors of Feng Shui marked by the Fire Rooster?
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Translated by: Raquel Sanchez