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Starbucks is collaborating with acclaimed fashion house Paul & Joe to bring a touch of Parisian chic to the Philippines this summer. The limited-edition merchandise and Starbucks Card features Paul & Joe’s founder Sophie Méchaly’s beloved pet cat Gipsy – her inspiration and the symbol of the fashion house.

 The exclusive collection includes stylish drinkware, tote bag, Starbucks Card and the beloved Starbucks® Bearista dressed up in an outfit inspired by Gipsy the cat. “Just as our customers are always looking out for new styles and trends, Starbucks is persistently seeking out sought-after designers from around the world that share our passion for fun, so that we can bring exciting new collections to stores here in the Philippines.” said Keith Cole, head of marketing for Starbucks Philippines. “Starbucks is thrilled to work with Paul & Joe on this fresh and fun collection for summer.”

 The 2018 Paul & Joe + Starbucks ® collection includes the following pieces:

 Paul & Joe + Starbucks® Double Walled Mug (12 fl oz) – A double walled ceramic mug featuring Gipsy, the iconic Paul & Joe kitten sitting with his newly hatched chick friend in glossy full wrap.

• Paul & Joe + Starbucks® Bearista –Starbucks® Bearista dressed in Gipsy-inspired outfit, accompanied by his best pal. This cute Starbucks Bearista is even made more collectible with the Starbucks wordmark that can be seen on its foot pad. Comes in a bright blue collector’s box.Paul & Joe + Starbucks Card – featuring Gipsy, the iconic Paul and Joe Cat. Available for an initial activation of ?1,000.The Paul & Joe collection is the first in Starbucks new designer collaboration platform, Starbucks X, which is exclusive to Asia. Starbucks X searches across the globe to bring customers unique cultural experiences through exclusive designer collaborations. Customers can follow along on the Starbucks X official website, which invites customers to participate in the journey of discovery as Starbucks X releases a series of clues to reveal the next sought-after designer collaboration.For more information about the exclusive Paul & Joe designer collaboration, please contact Denise Barrameda [dbarrameda@rustancoffee.ph]Paul & Joe + Starbucks® Tumbler (16 fl oz) – This limited-edition tumbler has a spill-proof double wall stainless steel body featuring the iconic Paul & Joe cat, Gipsy. Joining this feline is his cute newly hatched chick friend. A flip-style lid in pastel green color beautifully complements the blue color of the tumbler with Paul & Joe + Starbucks logo.Paul & Joe + Starbucks® Tote Bag – Poly-cotton tote bag with polyester lining featuring Gipsy, the iconic Paul & Joe Cat. Paul & Joe + Starbucks logo is printed on one side of the bag and a Starbucks logo wordmark on woven label is visible inside the bag.

  About Starbucks

  Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience please visit us in our stores, online at Starbucks.com and through the Starbucks Newsroom.

  About Paul & Joe

  Paul & Joe was founded by Paris-born designer, Sophie Mechaly, who challenged the codes and conventions to break through fashion in 1995. While other designers were focused on black & white, minimalism, and grunge, she went against the grain with her signature style: young, fun, vibrant, colorful, reviving a black & white wardrobe, and revisiting the spirit of vintage. Paul & Joe continues to be an acknowledged brand throughout the world with the vision of “fulfilling desires” across their multiple fashion lines.

May 2 ST MATCHA HAZELNUT FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE Your favorite Green Tea Frappuccino® is infused with sweet and buttery Hazelnut syrup to create a popular combination of flavors! Whipped cream and a dash of matcha powder complete this drink.
May 9 ALMOND JELLY CREAM FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE Aromatic Almond syrup blended with milk and over our signature coffee jelly cubes make a light and refreshing Frappuccino® drink. This beverage is finished with whipped cream for just the right amount of creaminess May 16 STRAWBERRY CUPCAKE CREAM FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE Frappuccino® chips dense with chocolate and coffee taste are blended into Vanilla Frappuccino® then mixed with sweet-tangy strawberry sauce for the perfect pink indulgent beverage! Toppings of whipped cream and strawberry sauce make this an Instagram-ready drink. May 23 BUTTERBEER FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE Caramel lovers, rejoice! Caramel and Toffee Nut syrup blended into coffee Frappuccino® make a delectable concoction. Buttery-sweet caramel drizzle toppings contrast beautifully with the vanilla notes of regular whipped cream.

 It was my first time to attend a Starbucks shareholders meeting. What an experience! No videos and photos allowed inside so i only have footage from outside the auditorium. Drink all you can Starbucks coffee .  As usual I am inspired by Howard Schultz and the company. I am buying more shares  #starbucksph #h2hstarbucks   I saw Rocco Princi walking out and i asked for his photo. The founder/ baker behind @princi which you will find in @starbucksreserve stores in Seattle and in all roasteries. They may open also stand alone Princi stores in the future. We tried the Margarita and 5 formaggio flat breads and the minnestrone soup. Everything was delicious 🙂 #roccoprinci #princi #starbucks #h2hstarbucks #starbucksreserve #h2hchefs

Coffee Connections: How Starbucks brewed love stories 

Every day as Starbucks serves up the best-tasting coffee, wonderful moments and stories also brew within its stores as people from different walks of life gather and enjoy a good cup of coffee in the company of friends and family.

As Starbucks houses moments of human connection, it also becomes a witness to the deepest kind of connection – love. This Valentine’s Day, discover different kinds of love, some as heart-warming as a hot cup of coffee, some as sweet as your favorite desserts, and others that are stronger than any shot of espresso. 

Sweeter the second time around

Bringing out distinct flavors for your perfect brew sometimes takes time. Just like the perfect cup, sometimes love also needs a little time to brew to make it much sweeter.

In 2005, Amelia and Marvin ended an almost 2-year relationship. Amelia started focusing on her work, family and ministry service, spending most of her time at a local Starbucks. One day, she was surprised to find Marvin waiting for her inside the store. Despite being apart for more than a year, they both admitted that their feelings for each other remained the same. From that moment on, they rekindled their romance, tied the knot and even had their pre-nuptial shoot at the place where their love story started anew – Starbucks. 

Unbreakable coffee connections

Coffee links us together in its own special way. It’s over sips of cold brews or slurps of blended Frappuccinos^® that people make many memorable moments. For three lovely couples, the connections they made at Starbucks grew strong enough to withstand even the farthest of distances.Jaedel and James had been miles apart in the beginning. He lived in California while she stayed in Laguna, but when they finally met they knew it was something special. Jaedel was a mother of two, and as James embraced her children into his life, they bonded over Starbucks family dates. Eventually, the pair got married and had a child of their own and as their family grew, they continued to share even more family dates at the store.Another love story rooted in coffee and tested by distance is that of Starbucks Store Manager and former partner (employee), Franz and Jennifer, who met in Starbucks Las Piñas where he was a seasonal hire and she was a shift supervisor. They had already felt a spark as they talked about growing up in the same city and province. Unfortunately, both were transferred to different stores and grew farther apart as she worked overseas. Realizing he had found true love and was not about to let her go, Franz continued to pursue Jennifer on social media. Just recently, the pair started a new chapter in their lives as they officially became husband and wife.

 A coffee journey simply well-brewed

Paula and Joseph share a story with a sweet and uncomplicated beginning. After being introduced to each other by friends, Joseph began to woo Paula. Every day, he would pick her up from work and take her to the nearest Starbucks store to talk and get to know each other. Now, years later, they are happily married and have started a family and their own Starbucks traditions, spending Christmas and New Year at the store where it all began.For Rhoalyn and Geo, Starbucks didn’t just hold the memories of yesterday but also the plans of tomorrow. As frequent customers at the branch in Alpap-Leviste, the pair had spent many days imagining their lives together, sitting down and planning for the future. It was in this space that many of their milestones began as dreams and slowly turned into realities.

These romances are just some of the hundreds of stories that occur within hundreds of Starbucks stores every day. So the next time you find yourself at Starbucks, stop, sit and watch as different stories of love and beautiful moments unravel around you.

Got an inspiring Starbucks story to share? Visit www.meetmeatstarbucks.ph and submit your story for a chance to be featured. Because good things happen when we get together.

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 About Starbucks Philippines

December 4, 1997, the Philippines had its first taste of the Starbucks Experience with its very first branch at the 6750 Ayala Building in Makati City. Starbucks has since won the hearts of the Filipinos. The opening of the 6750 Ayala store marked an important milestone in our history – the Philippines became the third market to open outside North America. The tradition of warm hospitality, constant need for connection, and love for coffee – these are the qualities that make Starbucks Coffee and the Filipino people a great culture fit.

To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at www.starbucks.ph

Celebrating 20 years of @starbucksph means celebrating the partners – it’s all very consistent since day 1 – Starbucks would not be where they are without the partners 🙂  #starbucksph #h2hstarbucks#h2hcelebrations
 Private concert for the @starbucksph partners by @parokyaniedgar for the 2nd time. What makes the partners happy makes @starbucksph happy ! #starbucksph #h2hstarbucks #h2hcelebrations #h2hentertainment #parokyaniedgar

I received a text from #Nisekrew friend Pat Sy @spatysy Honesty in action at @starbucksph Tiendesitas. Thank you Rcy and Sap  #StarbucksPh#h2hstarbucks