# Extravagant Steel Gift Cards This Starbucks Gift Card is Made of Premium Stainless Steel By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-12-07 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-gift-card References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/51616/) & [gilt](http://www.gilt.com/home/sale/the-first-ever-metal-starbucks-card-3398) Taking your coffee card to the next level is simple with the stainless steel [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-drinkware) gift card. The card is created in collaboration with luxury retailer Gilt and is crafted from tough stainless steel. The extravagant card is laser-etched with a modern houndstooth-like design and is sure to please discerning coffee culture fashionistas. The expertly crafted card is available for the hefty price of $450, which includes the card itself along with a $400 balance for use on any purchases at a Starbucks location. In addition, lucky recipients will receive an automatic [Starbuck Rewards Gold Level membership](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewards-system), which comes with such perks as a free beverage on your birthday along with another one for every 12 stars earned. The card is likely to become one of the most coveted coffee connoisseur [Starbucks gift cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-card-greetings1) ever created. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Gift Cards:** An opportunity to create customized luxury gift cards for top brands and retailers using premium materials such as metal, leather, or recycled materials. - **Collaborative Retail Partnerships:** An opportunity for retailers to partner with luxury or high-end brands to create limited-edition or unique gifts that offer exclusive customer experiences. - **Membership-based Rewards Programs:** An opportunity for brands to create exclusive rewards programs that offer added perks and benefits for loyal customers to drive brand loyalty and engagement. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** A chance for retailers to tap into collaborations with high-end brands and create exclusive product lines to elevate customer experience and generate buzz. - **Hospitality:** An opportunity for coffee shops, bars, and restaurants to offer premium loyalty programs and special membership perks to customers to enhance brand loyalty and retention. - **Payments:** An opportunity for payment companies to explore customized payment solutions, such as luxury gift cards, that offer added value and exclusivity to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-drinkware.md) - [Unbreakable Metallic Cryptocurrency Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-bitcoin-card.md) - [Custom Apron-Wearing Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-stainless-steel-bottle.md) - [Valentine's Cafe Merch Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-valentines-day-merch.md) - [Charming Cartoon Cafe Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-cup-giveaway.md) - [Tourist-Targeted Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-premium-mixes-matcha-latte-with-reusable-cup.md) - [$1,000 Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expensive-coffee.md) - [Co-Branded Hydration Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-stanley.md) - [Artistic QSR Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-singleton.md)