First bags, now coffee: 7 luxury designers with eateries you can dine at

Coach has announced plans to build on their coffee shop and turn it into a full-fledged chain; the next hangout spot for cool Gen Z kids. According to Business of Fashion, Coach will expand to 20 coffee shops inside its stores during the next year, with plans to open dozens more in the future. The coffee shops will sell drinks and merchandise, catered to Gen Z. Gone are the days when fashion labels were limited to boutiques; now, they have taken over the culinary landscape. With their immaculate presentation, creative design, and superior craftsmanship, these eateries not only promise flawless culinary standards but also function as extensions of the designer label's identity. Luxury fashion labels were previously, all about fashion. They then slowly trickled into accessories like keychains and headphone holders and from there, they expanded to sell beauty; from perfumes to lipsticks. Now, designer labels have taken a step ahead and entered the food scene. The likes of Louis Vuitton, Armani and Prada, have opened their eponymous cafe outlets across the world. Most of them, with origins in Europe, are expanding to major Asian cities such as Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok. 

HELLO! looks at the luxury brands with immersive lifestyle spaces that are too good to miss out on.

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1. Coach Coffee Shop, Singapore  

From New Jersey to Singapore, Coach is making itself a pillar in the coffee community. The brand, best known for selling affordable luxury bags, is now entering the cafe scape with another store in singapore. The menu at The Coach Coffee Shop features classic American sandwiches like grilled cheese, reubens with tender beef, cheeseburgers, and more. The coffee shop is a casual yet chic establishment that adds New York flair through food. From the signature mascot, Lil Miss Jo, to its charming decor, the coffee shop offers a friendly setting for beverages and light bites.

2. Armani Caffé, Mumbai 

Giorgio Armani opened their first South Asian cafe in Mumbai at Jio World Plaza. The Caffè, which is located next to the Giorgio Armani boutique, is a 52-seater restaurant which serves as a great lunch spot with a well-rounded menu of authentic Italian food and 52 of the finest wines flown in from Italy. With 26 cafes in total, Armani is slowly but surely establishing itself in the culinary sphere. Giorgio Armani was ahead of his time, opening his first café in 1998. Since then, the establishment has found a home in several cities around the world, such as Cannes, Dubai, Doha and now, Mumbai.

3. Prada Café, London 

Inspired by Prada’s most famous stores—including its first-ever boutique, opened at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in 1913—Prada Caffè promises a taste of Milan in London's Knightsbridge. Located on the ground floor of London's luxury shopping complex, Harrods, the cafe serves Italian coffee and allows the diners to relish in Italian gastronomical delights; such as croissants, poached eggs with smoked salmon, burrata, veal tonnato, cacio e pepe and more.

4. Louis Vuitton Cafe, New York City

In the heart of New York City, Louis Vuitton has its own building in the shape of a pile of oversized suitcases placed on top of each other. Upon entering the building, the diners are met with the exclusive Louis Vuitton cafe, serving the finest foods in the Big Apple. 

The dining experience centres around luxury snacks and appetisers that come with the house's logo. The menu features Mediterranean and French flavours and serves delicacies like lobster rolls, decadent burgers, and also a Croque ‘Louis Paris.'

5. Ralph Lauren Cafe, Riyadh

The American luxury fashion house opened their first-ever coffee shop in 2014 in New York City. Now, the company owns and operates around 30 coffee shops on 3 continents with the latest franchise opening in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh. Ralph’s special blends, including Ralph’s Roast, Decaf, and Espresso, feature organically grown beans from Central America, South America, and Africa, which are roasted and packaged in Philadelphia by La Colombe.  

6. Blue Box Café, New York City

Want to live your Breakfast At Tiffany dream? It is possible to do as much at the Blue Box cafe, a cafe by Tiffany & Co., based in New York City. Surrounded by signature Tiffany blue, The Blue Box Café is where luxury and charm come together, thanks to the culinary artistry of Chef Raphaëlle Bergeon and Chef Daniel Boulud. The menu features everything, from scrumptious french dessers to savouries like quiches. 

7. Vivienne Westwood Café, Hong Kong

Located in Hong Kong, the Vivienne Westwood cafe stays true to its British origins; giving the diners a chance to indulge in afternoon tea, coffee, and cakes, adorned with the brand’s logo. Adding to the experience, the tableware is decorated with Vivienne Westwood’s signature tartan pattern.

8. Café Kitsuné, Bangkok

Café Kitsuné, an extension of Maison Kitsuné Paris, blends the simplicity of intimate coffee bars with cosmopolitan flair. Originating from Paris, this cafe has quickly found its global audiences, with branches in Bangkok and many other Asian cities worldwide. From freshly brewed coffee to luscious desserts, the cafe hits you with tantalising notes of chocolate and hazelnut from the moment you walk in. 

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