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# Floral Coffee Designs
The Starbucks B-Side Harajuku 2014 Summer Line is Refreshing

By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-08 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-bside-harajuku-2014-summer
References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2014/7/fragment-design-x-starbucks-b-side-harajuku-2014-summer-collection) & [fragment.jp](http://fragment.jp/)

The [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-collection) B-Side Harajuku 2014 Summer collection is one way to add a refreshing element to the home or office. It is made up of a [thermos, coffee mug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-stainless-steel-bottle) and pack of playing cards that all boast the same design: an all-white canvas dotted with [small colorful flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-valentines-day). Clean and minimalist, the design is nevertheless memorable and timeless, which is something many people will appreciate.

Designed in collaboration with Hiroshi Fujiwara of fragments design for their Omotesando B-Side concept store, the Starbucks B-Side Harajuku 2014 Summer collection has a feminine flair, but can easily be enjoyed by men as well. It is set to be available on July 16, 2014, in limited amounts. So act fast.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.1/10
- Popularity: 22% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Minimalist Floral Designs:** Opportunity to incorporate clean and elegant floral designs into various products, creating a modern and timeless aesthetic.
- **Collaborative Design Partnerships:** Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with well-known designers to create unique and memorable products that appeal to a wide audience.
- **Limited Edition Collections:** Opportunity to create buzz and demand by releasing limited edition collections of products that are only available for a short time.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor businesses to create minimalistic floral designs for products like mugs, thermoses, and playing cards.
- **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate floral designs into clothing and accessories, inspired by the Starbucks B-Side Harajuku collection.
- **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels and restaurants to collaborate with designers and create limited edition collections of products to enhance their brand image and create a unique customer experience.

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