# Designer Coffee Collaborations The Starbucks x Rodarte Products are Out in Time for the Holidays By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-rodarte References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/10/starbucks-high-fashion-collaboration.html) & [starbucks](http://www.starbucks.com/) The [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-singleton) x Rodarte collaboration has led to a slew of [limited edition products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-hello-kitty) that will rival a person's addiction to coffee with their love of fashion. Although the two don't necessarily go hand-in-hand, for a select few they do. Those that fall into that small category will appreciate the Starbucks x Rodarte collab while those who don't can at least enjoy a short but refreshing change. Although the coffee chain's logo can be considered as stylish as any fashion label, the Starbucks x Rodarte collab takes it to a whole new level. This brief partnership involves redesigned [reusable cup sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costa-coffee-spring-merchandise), coffee mugs, tote bags and gift cards. Starting at a mere $4.95, the merchandise will be released on November 13th, just in time for the holiday season. They will be available in Canada and the United States. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Designer Coffee Collaborations:** Opportunity for coffee chains and fashion brands to collaborate and create limited edition products, merging the worlds of fashion and coffee. - **Limited Edition Merchandise:** Demand for exclusive and unique merchandise creates opportunities for brands to release limited edition products and attract customers. - **Fashion X Consumer Goods:** Collaborations between fashion brands and consumer goods companies offer opportunities to create stylish products that appeal to a wider audience. ### Where This Applies - **Coffee Industry:** Opportunity for coffee chains to expand their brand reach and attract new customers through collaborations with fashion brands. - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore new markets and engage with a wider audience through collaborations with consumer goods companies. - **Consumer Goods Industry:** Collaborating with fashion brands presents an opportunity for consumer goods companies to create trendy products and tap into the fashion market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic QSR Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-singleton.md) - [Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-drinkware.md) - [Gifting-Ready Cafe Merch Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-merchandise.md) - [Coffee Lover Holiday Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-lover-holiday.md) - [Minimalist Collaboration Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-fragment-design-collection.md) - [Brazilian-Inspired Drinkwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rio-starbucks.md) - [Cafe-Themed Technology Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-x-starbucks.md) - [Co-Branded Hydration Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-stanley.md) - [Collegiate Cafe Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-and-beams.md)