Marimekko x Blue Bottle Coffee, Limited Collaboration Items!

Period and Location

Blue Bottle Coffee Japan, LLC will collaborate with Marimekko for a limited time starting June 14, 2024. This collaboration will commemorate the 60th anniversary of Marimekko's signature print design, Unikko. During the collaboration period, various special events will be held at all 21 stores, including Blue Bottle Coffee's Kiyosumi Shirakawa flagship store.

What is Marimekko?

Marimekko is a design house based in Scandinavian Finland, founded in 1951. It is widely known for its bright, vivid colors and bold print designs. In particular, the iconic "Unikko" pattern was created in 1964 and is still loved by many. Marimekko, which produces a wide range of fashion, interior, and lifestyle products, has earned a worldwide reputation for its unique design and quality.

What is Blue Bottle Coffee?

Blue Bottle Coffee is a coffee chain founded in San Francisco in 2002 with a mission to provide high quality specialty coffee. With its unique roasting method and carefully selected coffee beans, Blue Bottle Coffee has gained tremendous support from coffee lovers. Blue Bottle Coffee has several stores in Japan, and the coffee served there is always fresh and aromatic.

Details of Limited Collaboration Items

Product Lineup

The collaboration items between Marimekko and Blue Bottle Coffee are a truly fascinating lineup. A total of nine double name items will be available in limited quantities. Specifically, the diverse items include T-shirts, cap and enamel pin sets, tote bags, eco cups, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to pick up your favorite items at Blue Bottle Coffee stores. These items are suitable for everyday use, stylish and functional.

Representative design: "Un

ikko" pattern When we think of Marimekko, its representative design "Unikko" pattern comes to mind. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Unikko pattern, and many of the collaborative items feature this design. The Unikko pattern is a floral design created by designer Maija Isola in 1964, and is a timeless masterpiece that has transcended time and is still loved today. Please come to the store to see how the "Unikko" pattern is arranged on Blue Bottle Coffee items.

Sales Method and Purchase Procedure

This limited collaboration item is only available at selected Blue Bottle Coffee stores. The stores are: Kiyosumi Shirakawa Flagship, Aoyama, Shinjuku, Roppongi, Shinagawa, Sangenjaya, Ikebukuro, Ebisu, Ginza, Hiroo, Takeshiba, Shibuya, Daikanyama, NEWoMan YOKOHAMA Cafe Stand, Minatomirai, Umeda Chayamachi, Kyoto, Kyoto Rokkaku, Kyoto Kiyamachi, Kobe, Kobe Hankyu, Fukuoka Tenjin. For purchase procedures, please ask the staff at each store or visit the official website. Due to the limited quantities of the product, we recommend that you purchase as soon as possible.

Special Collaboration Cafe Experience

Characteristics of the limited edition café

Marimekko and Blue Bottle Coffee have collaborated to create a special café experience for a limited time only. starting on June 14, 2024, the Blue Bottle Coffee Daikanyama Café and Shibuya Café will be the main locations for this limited edition café. The interior design and exterior of the cafes will be decorated with the "Unikko" pattern, specially designed to commemorate Marimekko's 60th anniversary, instantly captivating visitors.

During this period, visitors can also enjoy a special moment in the café while enjoying carefully selected coffee from Blue Bottle Coffee in a space overflowing with Marimekko's diverse designs. This limited edition café will be a spot not to be missed not only by coffee lovers but also by Marimekko fans.

Marimekko-specific barista uniforms

In addition, to commemorate the collaboration, Blue Bottle Coffee baristas will wear special Marimekko-designed uniforms. This will bring a sense of unity to the entire café and create an even more special atmosphere.

The uniforms will incorporate the well-known "Unikko" pattern, adding a touch of glamour to the baristas' movements. Marimekko's bold prints and Blue Bottle Coffee's stylish ambiance combine to create a new visual experience for visitors. Not only fans of Marimekko and Blue Bottle Coffee, but also many others will surely enjoy this new place to discover new attractions.

Summary and Outlook

The collaboration between Marimekko and Blue Bottle Coffee is an exciting and special experience for many people who love both design and coffee. This limited-edition collaboration item is an attractive lineup that incorporates marimekko's signature "Unikko" pattern, and is one that can be enjoyed stylishly in everyday life. In particular, the experience offered in the special space of the Blue Bottle Coffee Café will bring new inspiration to visitors.

Looking ahead, we expect these collaborations to develop further creatively. For example, it is hoped that bluebottlecoffee and marimekko will collaborate on an ongoing basis through items and events, creating more opportunities to share new values with fans of the brands. It is also hoped that by bringing fans of both brands together through "cafes" and "coffee," a new community will be created.

The success of this collaboration between Marimekko and Blue Bottle Coffee will bring the unique appeal and value of both brands to a wider audience. This experiment will expand the possibilities for future collaborations and lead to the development of the collaboration not only in Japan but also around the world. We hope that this collaboration, which enhances each other's brand value, will continue for a long time.