Creative
James Turrell celebrates Eight Decades with Lalique and The Glenturret whisky
The limited-edition decanter conceived by James Turrell for Lalique-owned whisky brand The Glenturret combines clear, purple and sapphire-blue crystal. Priced at €92,000, it echoes the geometric form and rounded shoulders from Lalique’s...
Lifting the curtain: the appeal of monochrome design
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...
Xavier Brisoux's High-Sculpture Knitwear goes on show
In his workshop in Lille, Xavier Brisoux, a graduate of Central Saint Martins in London, knits exceptional pieces where volume takes center stage. His concept of High-Sculpture Knitwear (Maille Haute-Couture), both surprising and intriguing,...
Zinc meets faceted glass for Macallan’s 31 and 32-Year-Old whiskies
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...
How next-gen materials can accelerate luxury's green credentials
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,...
Hot trends in spirits labels: from eco-design to high-tech
Made with multiple materials and printing processes, labels play a crucial role in the spirits sector and rely heavily on design. They can also be a potent vector for technology. First published in the spring 2023 issue of Formes de Luxe, we...
Smart safety beauty brand ESOES's lipstick doubles as drug tester
What if consumers could covertly check whether her drink had been spiked thanks to a device that also holds her lipstick? This is the premise behind ESOES, a new personal safety smart cosmetics brand founded by entrepreneur Joy Hoover. The...
Eva Jospin for Ruinart: Champagne landscape reimagined
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...
Guerlain calls on artist Céline Cléron for upcycled bee bottle fragrance
The perfume flacon featuring a biscuit porcelain adornment made by artist Céline Cléron is one-of-a kind. Launching this May, it retails at €60,000 and contains Guerlain’s first “upcycled” fragrance.Guerlain’s bee bottle produced...
Behind the scenes of Guerlain's bee bottle
170 years old and not a wrinkle in sight. Guerlain's iconic bee bottle is still made by its historic French glassmaker Pochet du Courval and hand-finished with liquid gold.As Pochet du Courval celebrates its 400th anniversary in 2023, its...
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