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Chanel highlights embroidery with Sycomore fragrance coffret
Embroidery and Baccarat crystal take center stage in Chanel’s latest fragrance coffret, Sycomore et les Maisons d’art.For the newest edition of its coffrets celebrating French craftsmanship, Chanel called on French crystal maker Baccarat...
Discover Horizon: The Macallan and Bentley's whisky packaging prototype
The Macallan and Bentley Motors have unveiled the prototype for The Macallan Horizon whisky slated to launch in summer 2023. Made of repurposed and reclaimed materials including wood, aluminum and copper, the spirits packaging centers around...
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...
Wunderman Thompson Intelligence decodes consumer trends for premium packaging
Macro-trends around regeneration, optimism and emotional wellness and their impact on luxury packaging was the theme of a conference by Wunderman Thompson Intelligence at LUXE PACK New York last month. Here are some of the highlights from...
Gainerie 91 design contest: The winning projects
At an evening ceremony at the Jeu de Paume museum in Paris last week, French secondary packaging supplier Gainerie 91 awarded the top prizes for its annual student design contest. The five winning projects, of which four were dedicated to...
2022 Verallia Design Awards rethink glass bottles for no/low drinks
French glassmaker Verallia revealed the winners of its 2022 Design Awards at a ceremony in Paris last week. Formes de Luxe/Luxe Packaging Insight journalist Katie Nichol was a jury member for this year's event, which judged design...
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...
Fame: Paco Rabanne's latest fragrance a nod to fashion roots
Paco Rabanne (Puig) has launched Fame, a new woman’s perfume whose packaging is inspired by the fashion designer's iconic chainmail dress.After the launch of its men’s fragrance Phantom last year, Paco Rabanne has introduced a women’s...
Juju Wang: A modern traditionalist
Juju Wang is a conceptual artist who has basked in both Chinese and American cultures. Today, the artist divides her time between her own artistic ventures and partnerships with luxury brands. Wang is slated to be Guest of Honor at the next...
Midleton Very Rare unveils 47 year-old whisky
For the third release in its Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery collection, Irish Distillers has launched a 47-year-old Single Pot Still Irish whisky. The blend is decanted into hand-blown crystal carafes.Irish Distillers (Pernod Ricard)...