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Formes de Luxe x Glass Valley fetes the Year of Glass
Formes de Luxe, Luxe Packaging Insight's sister publication, published a special issue dedicated to Glass Valley, France's industrial glassmaking cluster, this summer. Access the full digital version of the magazine below.
Don't miss the autumn issue of Formes de Luxe
The future of fragrance, a special report on the tequila and mezcal market, the latest trends in dispensing and an interview with James Cropper Colourform all feature in the fall issue of Formes de Luxe. The fall issue of Formes de Luxe, the[…]
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Make a Mark: a visual journey
Kurz, Estal and Avery Dennison were the brains behind Make a Mark*, an ambitious packaging design project revealed at last month’s LUXE PACK Monaco show. The project’s three sponsors — foil specialist, glassmaker and label manufacturer — asked[…]
Uncovering fashion's influence on luxury packaging
In a report originally published in the winter issue of our sister publication Formes de Luxe, we explore the fashion/sustainability equation and examine how fashion’s influence extends to luxury packaging. From the couture dress splashed across[…]
Less is more: fine foods in focus
In a report originally published in the winter 2020 issue of our sister publication Formes de Luxe, we look at how the old adage of "less is more" rings true when it comes to fine foods packaging. If there is one luxury segment in France where[…]
Maison Fey embarks on embossing stone
Through its 110-year history, leather crafts company Maison Fey has made a name for itself through the creation of leather desk tops, faux books and Cordoba leather mainly destined for the interior decoration market. Today, the Parisian atelier[…]
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Comité Colbert's Bénédicte Epinay: “The crisis has been a catalyst for French luxury”
Bénédicte Epinay was named President & CEO of French luxury association Comité Colbert in December 2019, on the eve of the global health pandemic. One year on, the Comité is launching its first advertising campaign aimed at promoting the values[…]
La Rochère 1475 glassworks acquired by Tourres & Cie
Tourres & Cie, owner of Waltersperger, has purchased centuries-old French glassworks La Rochère 1475. The holding company, along with La Rochère’s co-investors, is looking to create synergies between the two historic glass specialists. Nearly[…]
Analysis: France’s perfumery glassmakers in crisis times
As the health crisis continues to cripple the fragrance market, France’s luxury perfumery glassmakers are on the front lines. We spoke to executives from leading suppliers Pochet du Courval, Verescence, Stoelzle, Zignago Brosse and Waltersperger[…]
Atelier Dynale: Lifting the veil on fabrics with soul
Only a handful of workshops specialized in bespoke textile finishing remain in France, and Atelier Dynale, French Living Heritage certified since 2013, is one of these. Season after season, couture brands call on the Atelier’s unique raw[…]
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