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Laurent Boillot, Maison Hennessy: "Sustainability is our North Star"
President of the Comité Colbert since June 2022 and of Maison Hennessy since January 2020, Laurent Boillot talks to Formes de Luxe about his definition of sustainability, and how it is applied at the Cognac Maison, particularly to...
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...
Regional focus: What investments & innovations for Italy's luxury packaging sector?
Italian luxury packaging suppliers are seeing the post-pandemic era as an opportunity to implement changes with a notable focus on sustainability. In the context of a strong global recovery, this approach is guiding their strategies when it...
Guerlain x Kevin Germanier: Swarovski crystals meet porcelain for Orchidée Impériale
Swiss couturier Kevin Germanier opted for upcycled Swarovski crystals to decorate the porcelain jar of Guerlain’s Orchidée Impériale Black The Cream.Just 15 numbered and signed pieces are available in fashion designer Kevin Germanier’s...
Bruno Bavouzet, LVMH: "Our goal is to rehabilitate five million hectares of land by 2030"
Three of LVMH Beauty's houses — Parfums Christian Dior, Givenchy Parfums and Kenzo Parfums — are partnering with French cooperative Cristal Union to support an agroecology program for the farming of beets, the base ingredient in the...
Laser coloring leather: DWS' latest patented technology
A French laser technology applications specialist geared to the luxury sector, DWS’s latest patented technique can personalize leather with laser color engraving. The supplier is also looking to apply the process to a broader range of...
Carly Snider, Pact Program Director : "In a truly circular economy, recycling is the last resort"
The small components and multi-material formats that make up the bulk of beauty packaging are notoriously complex to recycle. Pact, a US collective made up of beauty brands, retailers, and suppliers, is out to help the industry tackle its...
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...
Ruinart's Blanc Singulier: a Champagne cuvée attests to climate change
Blanc Singulier is Ruinart’s first new Champagne cuvee to launch in two decades. It bears witness to climate change in France's Champagne region, where Chardonnay grapes have seen an evolving aromatic profile over the last ten years.French...
Ludovic du Plessis, Champagne Telmont: "We're breaking the mold"
No packaging, a lighter bottle, the end of air freight: how does a luxury Champagne house’s choice of positioning guide decisions about bottles, packaging, and labels? Ludovic du Plessis, the CEO of Champagne Telmont since 2020, who has...
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