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Aimé Leon Dore and La Marzocco Present $10K Coffee Machine

With brass accents, walnut finishes, and hype pricing, the collaboration straddles function and status symbol.

May 12, 2025
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Aimé Leon Dore has unveiled its latest collaboration, this time merging the brand’s lifestyle sensibilities with the precision of Italian espresso craftsmanship. Café Leon Dore, the brand’s café concept, has teamed up with renowned espresso machine manufacturer La Marzocco to launch a limited-edition Linea Micra and a capsule collection of co-branded apparel and accessories. The collaboration brings together two disciplines, fashion and coffee, with shared values of design, quality, and ritual. But with the espresso machine priced at around $10,000, it raises the question: how much is style worth in the pursuit of a perfect cup?

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At the center of the collaboration is a bespoke version of La Marzocco’s Linea Micra, a compact espresso machine designed for home use but engineered with the same professional-grade standards found in the company’s commercial models. Known for its dual boiler system and precise temperature control, the Linea Micra has been reimagined by Aimé Leon Dore with a signature deep green colorway, polished brass finishes, and walnut wood accents. Subtle branding from Café Leon Dore and the Aimé Leon Dore crest is incorporated into the machine’s design creating a collectible object that bridges both brands’ aesthetics.

 

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The machine retains all the technical specifications that make the Linea Micra a standout in its class, including La Marzocco’s dual boilers, saturated group head, and smartphone connectivity. However, the steep markup compared to the standard Linea Micra, which retails for significantly less, raises eyebrows. This version is produced on-demand in limited quantities, but exclusivity alone doesn’t fully explain the cost. In a market already saturated with high-end coffee equipment, the collaboration leans heavily on brand cachet and curated aesthetics to justify the price.

Aimé Leon Dore La Marzocco
Courtesy of Café Leon Dore
Aimé Leon Dore La Marzocco
Courtesy of Café Leon Dore

The drop includes a café-ready apron, a cotton t-shirt, and a baseball cap, all featuring collaborative monikers and minimalist design. While well-made and thoughtfully executed, the clothing and accessories reflect the same premium price structure, positioning even a simple apron as an object of aspiration. Available exclusively through Aimé Leon Dore stores and its online shop, the capsule seems targeted more at collectors and loyalists than working baristas or casual coffee fans.

Aimé Leon Dore La Marzocco
Courtesy of Café Leon Dore

La Marzocco, founded in Florence in 1927, remains one of the most respected names in espresso technology. But as it reaches toward a younger, hype-aware consumer base, this collaboration raises questions about accessibility and intent. Is the brand genuinely interested in expanding its footprint among style-conscious coffee lovers, or is it capitalizing on scarcity and logo power? With a $10,000 price tag, the Linea Micra becomes less about performance and more about perception.

Together, Café Leon Dore and La Marzocco present a capsule that’s equal parts product and image. The craftsmanship is indisputable, the design refined, but the cost leaves some wondering: at what point does lifestyle turn into luxury theater?

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Anastasija Pavic

Anastasija Pavic

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