Authentic Material, specialized in the creation of upcycled materials for the luxury sector, has partnered with gold coatings specialist Daumet to strengthen its offering for the watchmaking segment. Daumet, which creates new gold alloys,[…]
For Les Albâtres, its new range of three scented candles launching this fall, French candlemaker Cire Trudon opted for alabaster as its material of choice. “As far as we know, Trudon is the only company to create candle jars from[…]
Spanish dropper specialist Virospack has launched what it says is the first single-piece wooden dropper collar for cosmetics applications. Made of a single component, the wood collar is devoid of the traditional plastic inner cap. Having got rid[…]
Valentino Beauty’s (L’Oréal) new women’s fragrance launching this fall is housed in a modern flacon that features the Italian fashion house’s iconic studs and a new spin on its signature shade of red. Designed by[…]
Following today’s announcement that Paris show All4Pack is cancelling its 2020 bi-annual trade show and in light of the coronavirus health crisis, we list the events that are still going ahead for the rest of this year, be it in digital or[…]
In a bid to meet the ecological constraints linked to multi-material packaging, Spanish wooden cap specialist Pujolasos’ new system features a removable inner cap. The newly patented innovation, called Woodle, allows the inner plastic (or[…]
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In 2019 biocomposite materials specialist Sulapac finalized an A-round of financing and welcomed new investors, including Chanel. Sulapac CEO Suvi Haimi talks to Luxe Packaging Insight about the Finnish company’s new business model, its[…]
Proof that beauty brands' digital initiatives are becoming increasingly sophisticated, Lancôme has brought together livestreaming, personality tests, skin diagnosis and product customization at its very first virtual flagship in[…]
The Covid-19 health crisis has seen retailers accelerate their digital transformation as they mine new technologies in response to novel consumption patterns. Nowhere is this shift more evident than in Asia-Pacific, which is at the forefront of[…]
French luxury brand Guerlain is launching a limited-edition version of its Orchidée Impériale Black skincare this winter, this time inspired by the centuries-old Japanese art of Kintsugi. Kintsugi roughly translates as[…]
The Brazilian dispensing specialist, with its origins in pharmaceutical devices, is now solely focused on cosmetics. In 2021, the family-owned company is inaugurating its first factory in Europe, a sign of its ambitions for the local beauty[…]
BK’Art, a newly minted French artisanal group in the region of Cognac, is specialized in converting and finishing techniques. Following the acquisition of Cognac Emballages Services (co-packing and packaging decoration) in 2013 and[…]
Saigon Baigur Gin, launched this summer, is billed as the first premium dry gin distilled in Ho Chi Minh City. It comes in a striking, dark glass bottle that is the brainchild of Dutch designer Pim Tiemessen. “Our design idea was inspired[…]
In 2019, Albéa drew up its sustainable roadmap for 2020-2025. The French packaging manufacturer has now shed more light on those targets with the publication of its 2020 sustainability report. The company has affirmed that 100% of its[…]
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In the luxury packaging sector, advances in 3D printing are opening a world of possibilities. We sum up a few of the latest trends in this area. Read the full article in the Summer issue of our sister publication Formes de Luxe.
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40%
The percentage of consumers globally who now have a more positive perception of plastic packaging as a result of coronavirus
