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Formes de Luxe Awards 2023 nominees: Spirits Stoppers & Closures
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 Spirits Stoppers & Closures...
LUXE PACK Monaco shifts into high gear
The world’s leading luxury packaging show is opening its doors on October 2nd, 2023 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco for the three-day event. What’s new for this landmark 35th edition, and how are organizers putting sustainability...
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...
Refill and reuse: cosmetics meets the packaging challenge
Brands including Amalthéa, Cozie, and Stella McCartney are multiplying initiatives to reuse cosmetic packaging. But between regulatory, logistics, and usage constraints, a number of challenges remain. We take a look at the key factors for...
European packaging regulations: are beauty brands ready?
The AGEC anti-waste law was a pioneering step for the circular economy when proposed by France in 2020. But panelists at a dedicated session at Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK’s 2023 show say that despite the advances, the regulatory...
Sampé Gin makes waves with Mediterranean-inspired pack
Seeking to create packaging that evokes the spirit of the Mediterranean, newly launched brand Sampé (High Spirits) opted for a textured bottle lacquered in a translucent blue for its debut gin.The gin market’s growth curve is in full...
Remeant transforms single-use packs into textile
In Tel Aviv, Elinor and Alon Nathaniel give a second life to single-use packaging. Whether it's bubble-wrap faux-leather or aluminum-tray-based imitation leather, the upcycled materials open up a number of new solutions in the packaging...
C.Pack: Portugal’s Casa de Cambres thinks outside the box with wine backpack
In a new twist to secondary packaging with a second life, the C.Pack, made entirely of cork, from Portugal's Casa de Cambres winery doubles as a backpack and can carry three wine bottles.Lamego-based winemaking estate Casa de Cambres tapped...
E-commerce: Is luxury truly coming to terms with the channel?
Can luxury and sustainability be reconciled in a sales channel like e-commerce? We know that packaging takes a toll on the environment, yet we can’t do without it. Areas of improvement are being explored, including reducing weight and...
HCP banks on refillable cosmetics packaging
Primary cosmetic specialist HCP highlighted a prototype of its Grafik powder compact, yet to be released, during this year’s MakeUp in Paris trade show. The supplier’s ultra-slim lipstick refill and a monomaterial lipstick range were...