Rats, what should I wear this Chinese New Year?

Kick off the Year of the Rat with shoes flaunting rodent faces, clothes featuring Mickey Mouse or a pendant named Ronnie the Rat

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Who let the rats out? Brace yourself to see a lot of Mickey Mouse and Jerry from Tom & Jerry this Chinese New Year (CNY).

Retailers have tried to find whimsical ways to market the Year of the Rat, with the two cartoon characters in particular receiving extra attention.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 17, 2020, with the headline Rats, what should I wear this Chinese New Year?. Subscribe