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Case Study:Lonely Ghost x Dutch Bros
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The Corporate Merch King Meets Viral Streetwear
Dutch Bros has long been known as an industry leader when it comes to corporate apparel. Their dedication to employee culture, community positivity, and trend-forward merchandise has allowed them to blur the line between staff uniform and lifestyle brand. You’ll often see Dutch Bros baristas wearing limited-edition drops that feel more like Supreme than a coffee company.
So when they partnered with Lonely Ghost—a viral brand founded by influencer Indy Blue, known for its nostalgic, emotionally charged designs—they did something most corporate brands would never even think to try: they got vulnerable.
"I Love You, Say It Back" – Now in Dutch Bros Blue
The cornerstone of the collaboration centered around Lonely Ghost’s best-selling hoodie featuring the phrase “I love you, say it back.” For this collab, the design was reimagined in Dutch Bros’ brand colors and paired with on-trend camo and collegiate fonts to create a streetwear-inspired capsule that resonated far beyond the barista staff.
Fans lined up for the merch. Employees posted photos in it. The crossover turned Dutch Bros into a wearable movement, not just a drive-thru coffee shop. And most importantly? It created brand equity that money can’t buy.
Why This Worked — And What You Can Learn From It
This wasn't just a merch drop—it was a branding masterclass. Here’s why it stood out:
Emotional storytelling: Lonely Ghost built their brand around meaningful phrases and mental health awareness. By aligning with that, Dutch Bros gained emotional traction with a younger audience.
Shared values: Both brands believe in community, positivity, and vibes over transactions. Their overlap in brand mission made the partnership feel authentic.
Trend fluency: The collection featured modern fits, oversized cuts, camo prints, and nostalgia-heavy fonts, proving that even corporate merch can be culturally relevant.
What This Means for Your Brand
Whether you’re a small business, a nonprofit, or a corporate team, this collab is a reminder: branding is more than a logo—it’s who you align with, how you tell your story, and how you show up in culture.
At Brands and Logos, we help companies think bigger about their merch. From creating one-of-a-kind products to curating collabs that make sense for your mission, we’re here to build your brand into something people want to wear—and remember.
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