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Behind Hautes Glaces' strategy to reduce whisky bottle format
The new whisky bottle introduced by Hautes Glaces in September 2023 measures just 50cl as compared to its 70cl predecessor. These smaller format bottles are for the brand’s Les Intemporels range, as well as limited-releases under the...
Design trends: When texture moves beyond touch
What is unique about haptic design? It’s engaging, creates connection and is a first step towards intimacy. Touch was interactive long before machines commandeered the word, and it enables us to become one with the tangible—something...
Formes de Luxe Awards 2023 nominees: Wine & Spirits Bottle
The 25th edition of the Formes de Luxe Awards will see more than 75 luxury brands and their packaging suppliers compete for a coveted award across 22 categories. We take a closer look at the nominees in the Wine & Spirits Bottle...
Once Upon a Time: When packaging tells a story
Born from an idea of storytelling and inspiration, the “Once Upon a Time” project united the savoir faire of eight packaging specialists with a goal of showing the beauty industry the power of packaging. The suppliers chose Spanish...
Innovations, new materials, start-ups... Key takeaways from Édition Spéciale by LUXE PACK
Business was brisk at the fourth edition of Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK this year. From newly launched novel materials suppliers to packaging companies showcasing their eco-designed offers, there was a rich portfolio on show. Read on for...
Estal targets bartenders and mixologists with new bottle design
At sustainable luxury packaging trade show Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK, glassmaker Estal showed a new bottle design in development destined for the on-trade. The bottle's shape and ergonomics are designed with the demands of bartenders...
Azteca Mezcal breaks into mezcal market with heritage-driven pack
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...
Edition Speciale by LUXE PACK opens its doors tomorrow
Some 90 exhibitors are expected to welcome an estimated 2,000 visitors when Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK opens its doors in Paris tomorrow, June 7th. The trade show specialized in eco-designed luxury packaging solutions will showcase new...
Amorim collaborates on Once Upon a Time collection
For this year’s edition of Paris Packaging Week, Portuguese closures specialist Amorim Top Series worked with labels expert Avery Dennison on a packaging design project called Once Upon a Time.Specialized in the production of capsulated...
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Make a Mark: Unleashing inspiration
Together with the Make a Mark community, Estal, KURZ and Avery Dennison invite the world’s best talents in packaging, design, materials and printing, to work hand in hand to unleash inspiration on a larger scale.Make a Mark is first and...