Decoration
F1 Fragrances Engineered Collection: capturing the thrill of racing
Following the launch of three limited-edition premium scents last year, this November, F1 Fragrances is introducing F1 Fragrances Engineered Collection, a new unisex offer of five EdPs. As with the first collection, UK designer Ross Lovegrove is[…]
Delta Neo: turning over a new leaf
Micro-drilling specialist Delta Composants unveiled a revamped visual identity this summer along with a new name, Delta Neo. The French company’s luxury business, which accounted for some 25% of sales last year, versus just 12% in 2018, remains[…]
Diageo to roll out first spirits bottle made of paper
Drinks group Diageo is launching what it says is the world’s first paper-based, plastic-free spirits bottle in collaboration with Pulpex. The company will roll out a first paper bottle for Johnnie Walker early next year. Diageo is bringing the[…]
Interview
GEKA’s CEO on plastics, sustainability and innovating for the future
Florent Lafond, CEO at mascara applicator specialist GEKA, talks to Luxe Packaging Insight about the Germany-based manufacturer’s sustainability push, 3D printing and targeting the luxury market. How do you reconcile manufacturing plastic[…]
Bormioli Luigi’s Eco-Friendly Matting: the “look and feel of acid etching”
Following the launch earlier this year of its UV protection coating, the Italian glassmaker is introducing a ceramic-based glass matting process that it claims is significantly kinder to the environment than acid etching. Dubbed Eco-Friendly[…]
Glencairn’s sapphire-studded decanter
Glenfarclas has launched the latest and final addition to its Pagoda Reserve Series: Pagoda Sapphire Reserve, a 63-year-old single malt whisky housed in a jewel encrusted decanter. Scotland’s Glencairn Crystal crafted the decanter, as it did for[…]
O-I develops 3D printing decoration
O-I has been perfecting its O-I Expressions process, which applies 3D printed motifs to glass bottles by depositing organic inks, which polymerize via UV flashing. Faster and more flexible than in-mold engraving, or the application of enamel[…]
Gucci’s latest lipstick line goes vintage
Made entirely of aluminum, the cases for Gucci lipsticks (signed Axilone) come in three designs, created by house designer Alessandro Michele. And all with a vintage look to better summon that legendary Hollywood glamour! For the Voile[…]
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Key Figures
18%
The drop in value in the French premium fragrance market, which stood at €1.21bn year-to-date end October 2020. However, the selective beauty market as a whole declined 22%. Source: The NPD Group