# Crossover Coffee Cups The Starbucks Japan Holiday Mugs Feature Designs by N. Hoolywood By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-11-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-mugs References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/11/starbucks-japan-teams-up-with-n-hoolywood-and-porter-classic) & [starbucks.co.jp](http://www.starbucks.co.jp/) While the Starbucks Christmas cups have caused quite the stir in North America, [Starbucks Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-winter) is ringing in the festive season with a line of co-branded holiday mugs. These crossover mugs are a product of Starbucks, N. Hoolywood and [Porter Classic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-and-starbucks). Offering a range of [holiday mugs as well as tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-holiday-drinkware), this limited-edition collection is riddled with eye-catching graphics. The lineup features four different mugs as well as four coordinating tumblers. While one porcelain mug is decorated with abstract paint splatters, another mug demonstrates a more minimalistic design with a muted background and bold text. With designs ranging from funky to festive, there is a mug and/or tumbler for every kind of Starbucks connoisseur. Starbucks Japan's holiday mugs will be available at select Japan retails starting December 9, 2015. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Crossover Coffee Cups:** Opportunity to collaborate with fashion designers to create limited-edition coffee cups that appeal to a wider consumer base. - **Eye-catching Graphics:** Opportunity to partner with graphic designers to create visually appealing coffee cup designs that attract customers. - **Limited-edition Collections:** Opportunity to release seasonal or special edition coffee cup collections to drive customer excitement and increase sales. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for coffee shops and beverage companies to create their own line of co-branded coffee cups. - **Fashion and Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers and graphic artists to collaborate with coffee shops to create unique coffee cup designs. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to stock and sell limited-edition coffee cup collections, attracting coffee lovers and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pastel-Hued Winter Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-winter.md) - [Candy Cane-Themed Drinkwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-cane-mug.md) - [Subtly Seasonal Cafe Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-reserve-roastery-tokyo-christmas.md) - [Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-drinkware.md) - [Charming Autumnal Cafe Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-drinkware-collection.md) - [Vibrantly Hued Holiday Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-joyful-medley.md) - [Festive Theme Park Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-disney-collection.md) - [Fantastical Film-Inspired Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-wicked-tumblers.md) - [Gifting-Ready Cafe Merch Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-merchandise.md)