WILDSIDE Yohji Yamamoto and Starbucks Reserve Reunite for Third Collab in Tokyo
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WILDSIDEYohji YamamotoandStarbucks ReserveRoastery Tokyo are back with their third collaborative collection, launching May 20. The new drop, themed 'THE WILDSIDE COFFEE STYLE,' draws inspiration from the off-duty lives of baristas and Tokyo's cafe culture.
Leading the edgy lineup is a reversible souvenir jacket, followed by a black hoodie, graphic T-shirts and a tiger-striped embroidered cap. Accessories include a two-way tote with a Sumatran tiger print, a botanical scarf, a MIYOSHI RUG circular rug, a skate deck, a silo-shaped glass and two stainless steel bottle variants.
Visually, the items feature reinterpretations of the Starbucks siren alongside symbolic motifs like the Sumatran tiger, nodding to coffee origins. Also debuting exclusively at the Nakameguro roastery is a new beverage: the 'WILDSIDE Barrel Aged Cold Brew & Cola,' combining whiskey barrel-aged coffee, non-alcoholic rum syrup, cola, lime, and black pepper. The previously popular 'Missing' coffee cocktail also returns.
Products will be available in-store and online, ranging from ¥3,000 JPY to ¥159,500 JPY, with the drinks exclusive to Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo.
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