MZ Generation Obsessed with 'Food Fashion'... Delicious Collaborations Emerge

Subway x Fila, Jinro x Covernat to
Hollys Coffee x Highbrow, Matdongsan x Polham
Targeting MZ Generation with 'Value Consumption' Preferences

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Saeng-hye] A delightful challenge between dining out and fashion brands has truly paid off. Items introduced through boundary-breaking cross-industry collaborations are gaining explosive responses and popularity among the MZ generation (Millennials + Generation Z). It is analyzed that these collaborations captivate the MZ generation, who pursue 'value consumption,' by offering fresh and unique brand experiences along with unique designs and limited-edition sales strategies.

In particular, last year, various food fashion products such as Gom-pyo padding and Chamisul backpacks became hot topics, and the unique 'food fashion' collaborations that broke down the boundaries between the dining and fashion industries are becoming a trend. The goal is to increase brand awareness through eye-catching food fashion that stimulates consumer curiosity and to gain marketing effects through word-of-mouth on social networking services (SNS).

According to the related industry on the 24th, sandwich brand 'Subway' introduced 24 items in the 'Subway X FILA Collaboration Collection' through collaboration with the global sports brand 'FILA.' Based on Subway's fresh yellow, green, and white colors, the design utilized the Subway logo and graphics of popular menu items such as 'Italian BMT' and 'Egg Mayo.' Additionally, the unique lineup was completed by adding FILA's heritage sensibility, boasting 109 years of history. The hip and distinctive clothing, shoes, and accessories are also great for everyday use.

HiteJinro's heritage soju brand 'Jinro' launched a collaboration edition earlier this year with Korea's leading casual brand 'Covernat' through the online fashion store Musinsa. The Jinro X Covernat edition was released in a total of 11 items, including three types of clothing?hoodie zip-up, crewneck shirt, and short-sleeve T-shirt?seven accessories such as tambourine bag, PVC bag, phone case, and grip tok, and one mug.

The 'Jinro Hoodie Zip-up' added fun by applying a design that evokes Jinro's signature character, the blue toad, and when the zipper is pulled up to the top, the toad character is completed. The 'Jinro Tambourine Bag,' which faithfully reproduces the soju bottle cap, features wire inserted between the zipper to create bottle cap art. In addition, the witty product lineup that reflects the characteristics of both brands targeted the tastes of the MZ generation enthusiastic about newtro, gaining popularity.

'Hollys Coffee' collaborated with the outdoor brand 'Highbrow.' Highbrow is a brand operated by actor Lee Cheon-hee and his brother, architect Lee Se-hee. Through this collaboration, Hollys and Highbrow released 'three lifestyle items.' The items are 'Relax Chair & Parasol Set,' 'Big Cooler Bag,' and 'Multi Folding Cart.' The combination of Hollys Coffee's urban and soft sensibility with Highbrow's natural and unrefined rugged feel boasts excellent quality and cost-effectiveness. These are perfect home camping items for enjoying 'room camping' and 'veranda camping,' allowing you to feel the camping vibe anywhere. Hollys Coffee meaningfully expressed the collaboration with Highbrow by including the title 'LIFE IS~' on each product.

The collaboration between Haitai's 'Matdongsan' and the national casual brand 'Polham' also attracted attention. The Polham X Matdongsan collaboration collection features a strong retro mood with Matdongsan's unique logo printing on Polham's signature basic T-shirts. In addition to T-shirts, various fashion items such as eco bags, mats, and gym sacks utilized Matdongsan's logo, and the Polham X Matdongsan collaboration line's advantage is that anyone, regardless of age or gender, can enjoy it with wit. To commemorate this collaboration, Musinsa also held a 'Giant Gym Sack Raffle' event selling a limited quantity of giant gym sacks containing 100 Matdongsan snacks.

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