# Adorable Cat Paw Cups This Feline-inspired Glassware is Part of Starbucks' Spring 2019 Collection By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-paw-cup References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/403720/Starbucks-Limited-Edition-Cat-Paw-Coffee-Cup-Ignites-Brawls-Claws-Activated/) & [weibo](https://www.weibo.com/starbucks?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) This Cat Paw cup is absolutely adorable. Priced at $30 USD, the glassware has turned into quite the collector's item as it gained immense attention from consumers. In fact, third-party websites are reselling [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-mofusand)' product for a whopping $269 USD. The Cat Paw cup is two-layered. While the first takes the shape of a normal oval glass, the second layer is shaped like a paw. When one pours liquid into the product, it takes the shape of a feline's extremity. Perhaps the popularity of the cat paw cup can be tied to two things. For one, there is the status of Starbucks as a coffee-honoring mega-brand. Secondly, however, it is the product's theme. As [cats have become obsessively popular](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mofusand) on the web, it really comes as no surprise that that would have a physical extension. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collector's Item Glassware:** The popularity of the Cat Paw cup as a collector's item presents an opportunity for brands to create unique and limited-edition glassware designs. - **Themed Product Extensions:** The success of the Cat Paw cup showcases the potential for brands to create themed product extensions that tap into popular trends, such as the obsession with cats. - **Resale Market for Unique Products:** The resale market for Starbucks' Cat Paw cup highlights the demand for unique and exclusive products, presenting an opportunity for brands to create limited-edition items with high resale value. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Houseware and Home Decor:** The success of the Cat Paw cup in the glassware market reveals the potential for innovative and themed houseware designs that appeal to consumers' desire for unique and whimsical items. - **Food and Beverage:** The popularity of Starbucks' Cat Paw cup demonstrates the opportunity for food and beverage companies to collaborate with popular brands and introduce novelty items that generate buzz and excitement among consumers. - **E-commerce and Resale:** The resale market for the Cat Paw cup highlights the potential for e-commerce platforms and resale businesses to tap into the demand for exclusive and limited-edition products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Coffee Merch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-mofusand.md) - [Cartoon Cat-Themed Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-2.md) - [Halloween QSR Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-qsr-drinkware.md) - [Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-drinkware.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Glass Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-mount-fuji-glass-mug.md) - [Bunny-Inspired Lifestyle Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-6.md) - [Pastel-Hued Winter Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-winter.md) - [Whimsical Halloween Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-drinkware.md) - [Charming Autumnal Cafe Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-drinkware-collection.md)