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title: "Starbucks' Latest Buzzworthy Collaboration Is...Designer Aprons?"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/bad96b75-3800-414f-92c8-639f1e691f94
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/starbucks-latest-buzzworthy-collaboration-isdesigner-aprons-2710666
category: "Coffee & tea"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Coffee & tea"
topics: ["Marketing"]
published: 2019-08-07T16:11:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:31:33.928Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/9b804c8e234d504ad445a014bca2651e830.jpg
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# Starbucks' Latest Buzzworthy Collaboration Is...Designer Aprons?

**TL;DR:** Starbucks has collaborated with high-end Japanese designers to release a line of accessories, including a designer apron. The collaboration is part of a trend of big franchise brands making moves in limited-edition apparel.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2019-08-07. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/starbucks-latest-buzzworthy-collaboration-isdesigner-aprons-2710666).*

## Story

Forget about a drink inspired by Ariana Grande or a new lineup of summer frappuccinos, the four-story Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo recently collaborated with high-end Japanese designers to release a line of accessories including a chic, multi-use cargo apron. As reported by RetailWire, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery branded collaboration also features a plastic basket, fabric lounge chair and cutting board.

Could a branded Starbucks collection from a U.S. fashion designer play out similarly in the states? Well, weirder fashion collaborations have happened, like this one between fast-fashion company Forever21 and the United States Postal Service. Iconic brands such as Coca-Cola are almost ubiquitous in apparel, and websites like Etsy are already rife with bootleg Starbucks merch. A recent crossover between Arizona Iced Tea and Adidas caused such a commotion that it had to be shut down by police.

Over the years, big franchise brands like McDonald’s and KFC have also made moves in limited-edition apparel. As the line between branding and identity blurs, it only makes sense that more franchise and non-franchise brands would make the move into the ever-personal fashion realm. Supplemental retail offerings like apparel and accessories not only increase brand visibility, but also give consumers a chance to express their fandom in a fun, playful way. Maybe this is what camp is all about.

Personally, this writer isn’t necessarily going to be lined up outside for a limited-release Starbucks x Palace capsule collection, but I might absentmindedly buy a branded scrunchie if it was in the checkout line at Target.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- McDonald's (company)
- Starbucks (company)
- KFC (company)
- Coke (company)
- Target (company)
- brand collaboration (topic)
- Adidas (company)
- RetailWire (publication)
- fashion trend (topic)
- limited edition apparel (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/starbucks-latest-buzzworthy-collaboration-isdesigner-aprons-2710666). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/bad96b75-3800-414f-92c8-639f1e691f94).