Love comes in all shapes and prices. And so when your gift list has reached kilometric proportions, but your imagination doen’t run deep, go to your favorite Starbucks outlet for inspiration.
This holiday season, Starbucks is rolling out not just the covetable Moleskine 2016 planners, but also the limited-edition Anna Sui tote bag and coffee mug, S’well water bottles, Christmas tree ornaments, and the reloadable Swarovski-studded Starbucks card that oozes with awesomeness.
“Every year, Starbucks always comes up with fantastic merchandise with the holiday theme to spark that Christmas spirit early. Most of the items we have come in red and Starbucks green. But you’ll see metallic colors like gold, silver and black. I personally love the red cups and the tree ornaments with built-in LED lights as well,” says Keith Cole, head of marketing, Rustan Coffee Corporation (Starbucks Philippines). “Starbucks also offers edible gift items for foodies on your list.”
So check out these premium items that will surely give you, your family and friends a unique Starbucks experience this Christmas.
Starbucks x Anna Sui. This limited-edition collection consists of totes, mugs and a Starbucks card that highlight the American designer’s glamorously playful signature style. The Starbucks Boutique Double Wall Mug features Anna Sui’s iconic boutique artwork as well as a replica of a dress from her fashion line inspired by Marie Antoinette, while the Rose Stripe Double Wall Mug reflects vintage royal elegance mashed up with a rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic.
“These rococo-styled mugs have been specifically designed to keep your fave Starbucks or hot beverage at the ideal temperature,” notes Cole.
For the practical and chic, there’s the all-new Starbucks Tote bags and the Anna Sui x Starbucks Card that features the designer’s iconic New York boutique.
Inspired by great design, Starbucks has a history of innovative partnerships with fashion’s elite.
“Over the years, Starbucks has collaborated with Christian Siriano, Jonathan Adler, Rodarte, Stacey Bendet and Charlotte Ronson to bring designer products to customers in stores and online. Last year, we did a collab with Alice + Olivia,” adds Cole.
Swarovski-studded Starbucks card.Send your best Yuletide wishes to your family and friends through the Starbucks x Swarovski Mini Card decked with 29 dazzling Swarovski crystals. This special-edition card can be redeemed through an initial consumable load amount of P2,500.
Starbucks Philippines 18th Anniversary Card. The card features a chalkboard scribbled with Pinoy greetings such as “magandang araw,” “maayong adlaw,” “mayap a aldo queca”— a way to thank Starbucks fans from all over the Philippines. It is available starting Dec. 4 for an initial consumable load amount of P300.
Bottles up. The “every day” bottle for the gym, shopping and yoga levels up with Starbucks x S’well. The beautifully crafted water bottles, made with non-toxic grade stainless steel, help keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12. Available in metallic black and gold.
Christmas ornaments. Add a cute touch to your Christmas decor with miniature white and gold Starbucks cups as tree hangers, holiday mugs and Christmas Bearistas stuffed bears.
Christmas blends. After the sumptuous noche buena, catch up with friends and relatives with a good cup of coffee. Starbucks introduces its Christmas blends — the spicy-sweet Christmas Blend, the light and woody Christmas Blonde Roast and the dark Christmas Espresso Roast — that will not only keep you warm, but warm the hearts of your guests as well. For gift-giving, I highly recommend the Origami Christmas Blend. This origami coffee folds out into a nifty paper drip that gives you a fresh brew just by pouring hot water over it. Throw in a box of Starbucks Biscotti Collection for good measure. This classic, twice-baked cookies are a delish complement to your fave brew.