2026-02-28 · 10 min read

Lunar New Year product highlight email examples & ideas

Product Highlight Email / Lunar New Year
The Economist
Vosges
Casamigos
Lush - EN
Marin Living Magazine
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Subject lines, CTAs, and layouts, pulled from real Lunar New Year product highlight campaigns. With gifting deadlines and limited-time drops, this is the moment to spotlight hero SKUs, bundles, and festive editions without burying the offer. Browse 77 emails to see how brands use red-and-gold visuals, benefit-led copy, and urgency cues to drive clicks before the holiday window closes.

1. The Economist: The war against PDFs is heating up

1. The Economist: The war against PDFs is heating up
1. The Economist: The war against PDFs is heating up
Subject: The war against PDFs is heating up
Objective

The email aims to engage subscribers with curated daily journalism while promoting app adoption and a limited-time subscription discount, blending editorial value with conversion-driven marketing to strengthen reader loyalty and revenue.

Why this works

The email masterfully balances editorial depth with commercial intent by embedding a compelling discount offer within a richly curated content digest, making the promotion feel like a natural extension of the reader’s daily ritual rather than an interruption.

How to implement

By leading with a provocative, AI-related headline about PDFs, a universally relatable pain point, the campaign immediately hooks tech-savvy and professional readers, then leverages that curiosity to funnel them toward app downloads and subscription upgrades.

Pro Tip

The 'Get offer' CTA button lacks visual hierarchy, it should be larger, more colorful, or positioned above the fold to compete with the editorial content and reduce the risk of being overlooked by skimming readers. • The 'Editor’s picks' section could benefit from a brief editorial rationale or curator note for each article to increase perceived authority and guide readers toward high-value content, rather than relying solely on headlines and thumbnails.

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2. Vosges: From Winter to What's Next

2. Vosges: From Winter to What's Next
2. Vosges: From Winter to What's Next
Subject: From Winter to What's Next
Objective

This email aims to transition subscribers from the winter season into Vosges’ upcoming spring narrative by sharing behind-the-scenes inspiration, spotlighting team favorites, and teasing future collections, all while maintaining emotional connection through storytelling and seasonal rituals.

Why this works

Vosges masterfully transforms seasonal transitions into emotional storytelling moments, inviting subscribers not just to buy chocolate but to participate in the brand’s creative rhythm and evolving narrative.

How to implement

By spotlighting team members’ personal favorites with authentic quotes, the brand humanizes its offerings and builds trust, turning product highlights into intimate, relatable recommendations rather than generic promotions.

Pro Tip

Add a subtle countdown timer or seasonal progress bar near the 'Spring is Stirring' section to visually reinforce anticipation and urgency for the upcoming collection, enhancing the narrative’s momentum. • Reposition the primary CTA 'Explore Love Aflutter' closer to the Valentine’s Day content block to reduce friction and align user intent with immediate action, rather than burying it after a testimonial.

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3. Casamigos: Rare Spirits for the Year of the Horse

3. Casamigos: Rare Spirits for the Year of the Horse
3. Casamigos: Rare Spirits for the Year of the Horse
Subject: Rare Spirits for the Year of the Horse
Objective

This email aims to drive sales of luxury, limited-edition spirits and collectibles tied to the Lunar New Year, specifically targeting enthusiasts of rare liquors and cultural gifting by highlighting exclusivity, craftsmanship, and symbolic meaning. It positions ReserveBar as the premier destination for culturally resonant, high-end celebratory items.

Why this works

The email brilliantly merges cultural storytelling with product exclusivity by framing each item as a symbolic tribute to the Year of the Horse, making luxury purchases feel meaningful and emotionally resonant rather than purely transactional.

How to implement

By leading with a visually arresting hero image of the Don Julio 1942 bottle, the campaign immediately establishes premium positioning and cultural relevance, drawing the eye into the narrative before guiding the reader toward specific product CTAs with clear, consistent buttons.

Pro Tip

Add a subtle countdown timer or 'Limited Stock' indicator beneath the Don Julio 1942 hero CTA to amplify urgency, since the product’s exclusivity is mentioned but not visually reinforced with scarcity cues that drive immediate action. • Include a short testimonial or editorial quote from a spirits expert or cultural curator near the hero section to lend third-party credibility to the 'cultural fusion' narrative, which would strengthen trust for high-ticket, collectible purchases.

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4. Lush - EN: Fresh starts for Lunar New Year 🐴

4. Lush - EN: Fresh starts for Lunar New Year 🐴
4. Lush - EN: Fresh starts for Lunar New Year 🐴
Subject: Fresh starts for Lunar New Year 🐴
Objective

This email aims to celebrate Lunar New Year by promoting a curated collection of fresh, energizing products tied to the Year of the Horse, while encouraging immediate engagement through a bold CTA and driving sales via themed gift sets and self-care rituals.

Why this works

The email brilliantly ties product benefits to cultural symbolism, like using 'Gallop To Success' bath bomb with mandarin notes to evoke luck and prosperity, making the purchase feel meaningful, not just transactional, which deepens emotional resonance with the Lunar New Year theme.

How to implement

By featuring a how-to video on Knot Wrapping, Lush transforms a functional element into an educational experience that reinforces sustainability and tradition, turning a simple product into a cultural ritual that customers are more likely to remember, share, and replicate.

Pro Tip

The 'Lush Club' rewards banner feels visually disconnected from the Lunar New Year theme; integrating festive motifs or color accents into the banner would strengthen thematic cohesion and increase perceived relevance, making the loyalty offer feel like part of the celebration, not an afterthought. • The product grid lacks visual hierarchy, key hero items like 'Sunrise' and 'Horsepower' should be larger or highlighted with badges (e.g., 'Bestseller' or 'Limited Edition') to guide attention and reduce decision fatigue, especially since the email’s goal is to drive quick, themed purchases.

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5. Marin Living Magazine: Marin’s Best Restaurants for Valentine’s Day Dinner ❤️

5. Marin Living Magazine: Marin’s Best Restaurants for Valentine’s Day Dinner ❤️
5. Marin Living Magazine: Marin’s Best Restaurants for Valentine’s Day Dinner ❤️
Subject: Marin’s Best Restaurants for Valentine’s Day Dinner ❤️
Objective

This email aims to drive engagement and reservations for Valentine’s Day dinners by highlighting top restaurants in Marin, while also promoting partner experiences and local guides to deepen reader loyalty and community connection.

Why this works

The email opens with a visually rich, emotionally resonant hero image paired with a clear, benefit-driven headline that immediately answers the reader’s Valentine’s Day dining dilemma while anchoring the brand’s local authority.

How to implement

Strategically interspersing partner content within editorial sections maintains reader trust by blending advertising with authentic local storytelling, making sponsorships feel like curated recommendations rather than interruptions.

Pro Tip

The primary CTA 'READ MORE >' is repetitive and lacks urgency or personalization; consider varying CTAs per section (e.g., 'Book Your Table Now' or 'Claim Your Retreat Discount') to better match intent and drive higher conversion. • The Valentine’s Day hero section doesn’t include a visible reservation link, calendar date, or limited-time offer, adding a countdown timer or 'Reserve by Feb 10 for Priority Seating' would create scarcity and prompt immediate action.

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6. Marin: Marin’s Best Restaurants for Valentine’s Day Dinner ❤️

6. Marin: Marin’s Best Restaurants for Valentine’s Day Dinner ❤️
6. Marin: Marin’s Best Restaurants for Valentine’s Day Dinner ❤️
Subject: Marin’s Best Restaurants for Valentine’s Day Dinner ❤️
Objective

This email aims to drive Valentine’s Day dinner reservations by highlighting top romantic restaurants in Marin while also promoting local lifestyle content and partner offerings to keep readers engaged with the Marin brand beyond the holiday.

Why this works

The email opens with a highly targeted, emotionally resonant hook, Valentine’s Day dining, that immediately aligns with reader intent, making the CTA feel like a natural next step rather than a sales pitch.

How to implement

By blending editorial content with partner promotions in a visually consistent layout, the campaign maintains brand authority while monetizing without disrupting the reader’s experience or sense of curation.

Pro Tip

The primary Valentine’s Day CTA is visually buried under a large hero image; adding a sticky or floating CTA button near the top would increase conversion by reducing scroll friction for time-sensitive diners. • Partner sections lack visual differentiation from editorial content; adding a subtle border, icon, or label like ‘Sponsored Experience’ would improve transparency and trust without diminishing perceived value.

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7. Clé de Peau Beauté - US: Limited-Edition Skincare. Standout Benefits.

7. Clé de Peau Beauté - US: Limited-Edition Skincare. Standout Benefits.
7. Clé de Peau Beauté - US: Limited-Edition Skincare. Standout Benefits.
Subject: Limited-Edition Skincare. Standout Benefits.
Objective

To drive immediate purchases of the limited-edition Lunar New Year skincare collection by highlighting its exclusive design and clinically-backed benefits, while also encouraging gifting for Valentine’s Day to expand customer reach.

Why this works

The email masterfully ties cultural celebration to product exclusivity by launching the Lunar New Year Collection with rich red visuals and gold accents, making the limited-edition status feel both luxurious and timely, which elevates perceived value and urgency.

How to implement

Each product is presented with a clear, benefit-driven headline followed by clinical proof points, like '97% of consumers felt smoother skin', which builds trust and reduces hesitation by transforming abstract claims into tangible, data-backed outcomes.

Pro Tip

Add a subtle countdown timer under the 'SHOP NOW' CTA in the hero section to reinforce the limited-edition urgency, as the current design relies solely on text, which may not trigger immediate action as effectively as a visual time constraint. • Include a small 'Bestseller Badge' or 'Customer Favorite' icon next to The Serum and La Crème in the product grid to leverage social proof visually, since the testimonials are buried in text and could be more impactful with iconography near the products.

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8. Cambridge Satchel: The Year of the Horse, unveiled

8. Cambridge Satchel: The Year of the Horse, unveiled
8. Cambridge Satchel: The Year of the Horse, unveiled
Subject: The Year of the Horse, unveiled
Objective

To promote Cambridge Satchel’s limited-edition Lunar New Year collection inspired by the Year of the Horse, encouraging immediate discovery and purchase by emphasizing craftsmanship, symbolism, and seasonal relevance.

Why this works

The email brilliantly ties cultural symbolism to product storytelling, framing the Year of the Horse as a metaphor for strength and good fortune, making the collection feel meaningful, not just seasonal.

How to implement

By showcasing multiple product angles in a clean grid, the email builds visual desire while subtly reinforcing versatility, each image tells a different story of how the bag can be worn, gifted, or cherished.

Pro Tip

Add a subtle countdown timer near the CTA to emphasize the limited-edition nature of the collection, creating urgency without disrupting the elegant tone of the email. • Include a short customer testimonial snippet under the product grid that references the symbolic meaning of the horse design, this would deepen emotional resonance and validate the product’s cultural significance.

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9. Further Food: Bold Beginnings Start Here

9. Further Food: Bold Beginnings Start Here
9. Further Food: Bold Beginnings Start Here
Subject: Bold Beginnings Start Here
Objective

This email aims to inspire subscribers to embrace intentional daily habits aligned with the Lunar New Year’s theme of forward momentum, while driving product engagement by showcasing functional supplements that support strength, energy, and calm focus. It positions Further Food as a partner in building sustainable wellness routines.

Why this works

The email brilliantly ties cultural timing, the Lunar New Year and Year of the Fire Horse, to personal wellness momentum, making the product offerings feel timely, symbolic, and emotionally resonant rather than just transactional.

How to implement

Each product is framed not just by its ingredients but by its role in daily ritual, whether upgrading coffee or supporting post-workout recovery, which helps customers visualize integration into their existing routines, lowering the barrier to trial.

Pro Tip

Add a subtle countdown timer or urgency cue near the 'Shop Daily Essentials' CTA to leverage the Lunar New Year timing and encourage immediate action, since the campaign’s momentum theme naturally supports time-sensitive motivation. • Include a short customer testimonial or social proof snippet under each product to reinforce trust and efficacy, especially for supplements like Ashwagandha and Creatine, where perceived results matter more than visual appeal.

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10. DROOL: Lunar New Year Event Ends This Weekend

10. DROOL: Lunar New Year Event Ends This Weekend
10. DROOL: Lunar New Year Event Ends This Weekend
Subject: Lunar New Year Event Ends This Weekend
Objective

This email aims to drive urgency and conversions by reminding subscribers that the Lunar New Year sale ends this weekend, while showcasing curated art prints that blend cultural inspiration with brand bestsellers to encourage immediate purchases.

Why this works

The email masterfully blends cultural relevance with commercial urgency by anchoring the sale to Lunar New Year, making the discount feel timely and meaningful rather than generic, which deepens emotional resonance with the audience.

How to implement

By featuring a dynamic countdown timer front and center, the campaign creates visceral urgency without being pushy, nudging subscribers to act now while subtly reinforcing the limited-time nature of the curated art collection.

Pro Tip

Add a subtle visual cue like a red border or glow around the countdown timer to draw immediate attention to the urgency element, ensuring it doesn’t get lost in the white background and reinforcing the time-sensitive nature of the offer. • Include a short testimonial or social proof snippet near the CTA, such as 'Over 2,000 prints sold this week', to build credibility and reduce hesitation, especially for first-time buyers unfamiliar with the brand’s art quality or value.

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