Clothes to coffee: Famous brands, surprising side hustles

august 12, 2025

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Some of the world’s most famous brands run fascinating ventures that they’re not widely known for. Let’s take a look at a few of them that will surely surprise you. 

M&S operates in India as a famous clothing brand, but in countries like the UK and Singapore, it has a huge food and luxury grocery business and is known for its supermarkets. 

Marks and Spencer

Electric car company Tesla launched its limited edition tequila, a premium spirit in a lightning-shaped bottle. It isn’t available in India and is only sold in limited quantities. 

Tesla’s Tequila 

Ralph Lauren, known for its luxury apparel, launched Ralph’s Coffee in select flagship stores in London, New York and Tokyo, offering artisanal coffee and desserts. 

Ralph’s Coffee

Giorgio Armani, a luxury fashion brand, runs premium cafés in Milan, Dubai, Tokyo and now also in Mumbai, offering Italian espresso, fine pastries and branded chocolates.

Armani/Caffè 

TATA Tea co runs a joint venture in India with Starbucks, ‘TATA Starbucks’, blending international coffee house experience with Indian flavours. 

TATA Starbucks 

Coca-Cola, known for its beverages, collaborated with streetwear brands in Japan to launch seasonal apparel and accessories. The fashion line is very popular among Japanese youth. 

Coca-Cola Store

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