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Woven glass: a new frontier for luxury?

Woven glass: a new frontier for luxury?

Working at the intersection of textile and glass, French craftswomen Aurélia Leblanc and Lucile Viaud have created an altogether new kind of fabric. Described as both fluid and solid, the pair dubs this new material "woven geo-glass."Glass,...

09/20/2023 | PortraitsMaterials
Australia's Orora to acquire French glassmaker Saverglass for €1.29bn

Australia's Orora to acquire French glassmaker Saverglass for €1.29bn

The purchase will boost premium French glassmaker Saverglass’ development in North America, while giving Orora Group a European customer base and a premium and ultra-premium offer for wines and spirits.Investment firm Carlyle is to sell...

09/07/2023 | M&ACorporate strategy
Zinc meets faceted glass for Macallan’s 31 and 32-Year-Old whiskies

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...

05/26/2023 | DesignDecoration
Curius Match Tonic looks to shake up tonic water

Curius Match Tonic looks to shake up tonic water

Swiss drinks company Curius opted for square, stackable bottles, perforated labels and pastel colors for its Match Tonic Water launched this month. Spanish agency Series Nemo is behind the design.Curius called on Series Nemo for the...

09/12/2022 | EstalEco-design
Estandon bottles rosé wine in black

Estandon bottles rosé wine in black

At a press event in Paris last month, French wine cooperative Estandon showcased its latest launches, including its Génération Estandon organic rosé. The brand has also rolled out Black Rosé, which comes in a black opaque bottle.After...

07/25/2022 | VeralliaSaverglass
West Cork Distillers bets on pink gin

West Cork Distillers bets on pink gin

Irish spirits group West Cork Distillers has launched Irish Pink Gin under its Garnish Island gin brand. Housed in a bespoke hexagonal bottle, the spirit includes botanicals sourced from the Italian gardens of West Cork's Garnish Island.West...

A futuristic design for Bowmore x Aston Martin ARC-52 whisky

A futuristic design for Bowmore x Aston Martin ARC-52 whisky

Scottish distillery Bowmore has unveiled a 52-year-old single malt whisky. Made in collaboration with luxury carmaker Aston Martin, the Bowmore ARC-52 "harnesses heritage and innovation" in its futuristic carafe.Beam Suntory-owned distillery...

07/05/2022 | DesignClosures
Edizione Corsa: Melifera launches limited-edition gin

Edizione Corsa: Melifera launches limited-edition gin

French artisanal gin brand Melifera has rolled out a limited edition version of its gin infused with immortelle. Inspired by Corsica, as its name suggests, Edizione Corsa’s bespoke gradient lacquered bottle is adorned with a finely...

Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK 2022: Sustainable packaging innovations on show

Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK 2022: Sustainable packaging innovations on show

Exhibitors at sustainable luxury packaging trade show Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK this week praised the high caliber of visitors and the quality of business exchanges. The show, which welcomed 2,081 visitors, a 2.7% increase on last year,...

06/02/2022 | Trade showsHeinz Glas
Glass packaging trends part two: focus on interiors, textures & digital solutions

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Glass packaging trends part two: focus on interiors, textures & digital solutions

In part two of our series on luxury glassmaking trends, we shine the spotlight on the latest developments in digital solutions, texture & premiumization and interior bottle decoration. Find out more in the Spring issue of our sister...

04/15/2020 | Bottles