Nina Ricci (Puig) has introduced a limited-edition of its L’Air du Temps fragrance in partnership with Alix D. Reynis. The matte white packaging was developed to recall the look and feel of porcelain, the French artisan’s material of...
A newcomer to the mezcal market, Azteca Mezcal is tapping into the roots of Mexican culture for its packaging design. The brand juxtaposes gold hot stamping, offset printing and a sliding label for maximum impact.Also made from agave - a...
White is synonymous with refinement, whether its used to project artistic sensibilities at Chanel or high-tech sophistication at Apple. This timeless color is the ultimate symbol of honest elegance. And because it speaks to virtue, evoking...
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Bormioli Luigi has adopted a strategy driven by agility. The glassmaker’s ambition is to support its customers with a strong vision, new capabilities, and sustainable innovation. Simone Baratta, Director of Bormioli's Perfume & Prestige...
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Each year, this printing group releases a high-added-value collection to showcase the expertise of its in-house creative agency. Their goal is to offer a responsive, turnkey “design” solution that encompasses conception through to...
It's time for a change at Luxe Packaging Insight. Today our digital media is unveiling its new identity: Formes de Luxe. What's behind this new brand identity?Dear Readers,I am delighted to inform you that as of today, Luxe Packaging...
Interviews with ecoSPIRITS and Pierre Hermé Paris, an in-depth look into the UK luxury packaging market, and a special report on materials of the future are just some of the articles in the summer issue of Formes de Luxe.The latest issue of...
Beauty trends and ingredients will take center stage at MakeUp in Paris mid-June 2023. The conference program will explore current issues including refillable and waterless cosmetics, and will feature speakers from FEBEA, All Tigers and La...
Limited to just under 200 bottles, the latest Macallan expressions are pulling out all the stops when it comes to their packaging design. Bottled in zinc and glass decanters, the two single malts were launched by the World Whiskey Society as...
Second-hand fashion is fast becoming the norm in the luxury space as brands from Rolex to Balenciaga build circular strategies to control this flourishing market. But what about beauty? How can fragrance and cosmetics’ brands adopt...
French fashion house Rochas is putting a modern spin on its iconic Eau de Rochas scent with its latest launch featuring a reworked packaging design. Introduced this spring, Eau de Rochas Citron Soleil is the first fragrance in a new...
Italian luxury packaging papers and labels specialist Fedrigoni is building on its manufacturing partnership inked last year with US-based Mohawk Fine Papers. Mohawk will become the North-American partner distributor of Fedrigoni Specialty...
Now in its 25th year, luxury packaging innovation competition the Formes de Luxe Awards has announced its jury for the 2023 edition. There are five new members this year, from brands across wines & spirits and fragrance & cosmetics, as well...
As environmental awareness grows and packaging regulations become increasingly strict, innovation around sustainable materials is garnering interest like never before. Be they derived from plants, seaweed, mushrooms, waste, or bacteria,...
After progressively increasing the proportion of recycled glass of its bottles for Rémy Martin VSOP and Cointreau, spirits group Rémy Cointreau is working with glassmaker Verallia to lightweight its product portfolio.With French glassmaker...
Materials companies Woola and ReLeaf and shipping specialist LivingPackets are finalists of the LVMH Innovation Awards this year. We take a closer look at how these innovations are applicable to packaging.Some 18 finalists were selected...
At its anniversary show last week, LUXE PACK New York reported visitor numbers up by 36% over last year, breaking records according to organizer Infopro Digital. Luxe Packaging Insight was on the show floor to bring a curated round-up of the...
Freed from the bonds of traditional beauty standards, make-up is now playing on all fronts. From millennial “clean girls” to Gen Z’s “creative girls,” consumers want cosmetics that function as fashion and skin accessories to make...
Refill-ready airless solutions, POM-free pumps made with PCR and/or mono-materials: in dispensing, as in other markets, sustainability is a top priority. In the luxury space, however, performance and experience-based added-value remain...
Interview
ecoSPIRITS CEO Paul Gabie talks to our sister magazine Formes de Luxe about its closed-loop spirits and wine distribution system and how it is set to profoundly modify the market. Read the upcoming summer issue for the full interview.How did...
Supplier news in brief
Italian natural cosmetics brand Reynaldi has given a contemporary twist to its perfume packaging with the help of supplier Coverpla. Four new scents have joined the brand’s portfolio.Turin-based Dottoressa Reynaldi, an Italian natural...
Product launches
Paris-based visual artist Eva Jospin was Ruinart’s artist of choice for the 2023 edition of its Carte Blanche project. Inspired by the Champagne region’s richness, Jospin has created a collection case around a Jeroboam of Blanc de...
Sustainability
A paperboard tube combined with a fiber-based screw cap is set to hit the market next year. The packaging, designed for cosmetics, personal care or home care, was developed by Swedish start-up Blue Ocean Closures, papermaker Stora Enso and...
Editor's picks
Interviews with Saverglass and Rémy Cointreau, a deep-dive into the Italian luxury packaging market, and a special report on cosmetics formulas are just some of the articles in the spring issue of Formes de Luxe.The latest issue of luxury...
Dossier
From novel surface effects to supplier collabs, Luxe Packaging Insight brings you an edited round-up of the innovations and corporate news from the annual trade fair.The packaging industry kicked off 2023 at a busy two-day event at Paris...
Dossier
The health pandemic and growing spike in sustainability concerns have made reshoring a growing concern. In our Dossier, we examine how this market shift is impacting luxury packaging players throughout the supply...
Dossier
Anchored in tradition, Champagne has nonetheless taken a proactive position in the area of packaging innovation and eco-design. In our dedicated Dossier, Luxe Packaging Insight looks at how the Champagne market is adapting to a post-pandemic...