Product launches
Parcelle 26 borrows from spirits for its olive oil
Olive oil maker Parcelle 26 drew inspiration from the spirits segment for its glass bottles packaged in recyclable and biodegradable gift boxes. The standard bottle (Saverglass), with its sloped shoulders, thick base and short neck could be[…]
Piaget’s Majestic Plumage marries jewels and feather marquetry
Creative Director of Watches & Jewelry at Piaget, Stéphanie Sivrière regularly collaborates with feather artisan Nelly Saunier for the Swiss brand’s Creative Collections. She describes its latest piece, Majestic Plumage, an articulated necklace[…]
Woodford Reserve to release Baccarat Edition
American bourbon whisky brand Woodford Reserve teamed up with French crystal maker Baccarat to launch the Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition, cognac-finished bourbon housed in a bespoke decanter. The handmade crystal decanter, designed to evoke[…]
Pentalogies Parfums scents a new niche
“An invitation to explore the senses through perfume” is the idea behind the first collection from new French fragrance brand Pentalogies Parfums. Pentalogies–which takes its name from a piece of theatre in five parts–has launched with five[…]
Lalique's Epines platinium candle
For the Platinum Edition of its Epines scented candle, crystal maker Lalique conceived a candle jar in purple crystal that traces the stylized curves of a blackberry bush. A fine layer of platinum is applied to the brambles and fruit. The candle[…]
Frank Gehry designs decanter for Hennessy X.O
LVMH-owned cognac brand Hennessy has unveiled a decanter designed by Canadian-born architect Frank Gehry to celebrate Hennessy X.O’s 150th anniversary. The decanter, which display’s Gehry’s signature sculptural style, is a study in gold and[…]
Marc Jacobs charms with Perfect fragrance
Marc Jacobs (Coty Luxury) has unveiled its latest EdP, Perfect, which embodies the fashion designer’s playful and irreverent style; its golden cap is topped with a variety of multicolored and mismatched charms. The scent’s transparent glass[…]
Hermès bolsters lipstick collection
French luxury brand Hermès has launched the second Rouge Hermès Limited Edition collection of refillable lipsticks, and is further expanding its offer with 24-Color Piano Box—a limited-edition gift set—as well as leather lipstick cases. Hermès’[…]
Zuivere Koffie calls on Metsä Board for new pack
Netherlands-based Koffiebranderij Zuivere Koffie, which boasts the particular claim of being the only organic coffee brand in the world roasted in a prison, has unveiled its new packaging. For the secondary pack, the brand opted for paperboard[…]
La Bouche Rouge raises funds, launches mascara in glass packaging
French lipstick brand La Bouche Rouge, which has just unveiled what it calls the “world’s first glass mascara”, has raised €2.5m from BPI France. The funds will be used to develop the brand internationally and support the launch of its new[…]
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48%
The percentage of consumers globally who are more likely to buy luxury goods online since the onset of covid-19 (source: BCG and Altagamma, June 2020 study)