Strategy
Cyril Camus: “A move upmarket is taking shape”
In a sneak preview to the feature interview in the upcoming issue of Formes de Luxe, Cyril Camus, CEO of cognac house Camus, discusses the health crisis' impact on the cognac market and how this has jump-started the brand's drive towards[…]
Laurent Boillot named president of Comité Colbert
Laurent Boillot, CEO of Hennessy (LVMH), has been elected as president of French luxury association, effective June 2022. He replaces Guillaume de Seynes, managing director of Hermès. Earlier this year, Luxe Packaging Insight interviewed[…]
Verescence adds Verre Infini 20 to PCR glass range
After its Verre Infini 40, French glassmaker Verescence is launching a new glass composition: Verre Infini 20. The new compound is formulated with 20% PCR glass with a tint that has been refined to meet luxury brands’ aesthetic demands. Verre[…]
Les Places d’Or 2021 highlights sustainable luxury
The 17th edition of Paris-based design and luxury packaging trade show Les Places d’Or kicked off on Tuesday. The November event brings together luxury brands, designers and packaging manufacturers to showcase their work and give visitors a[…]
The Estée Lauder Companies joins Pulpex paper bottle consortium
The Pulpex paper bottle consortium has a new member. Beauty group The Estée Lauder Companies will look to scale the Pulpex technology across its brand portfolio. The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has become the first prestige beauty company to[…]
Authentic Material adopts Roctool’s molding technology
France-based Authentic Material has acquired Roctool's molding platform technology as it works on industrializing its production. The company specializes in upcycling natural materials for the luxury industry. After raising funds of €1.5m in[…]
U-label looks to digitize EU wine & spirits labelling
Set to launch in December 2021, U-label is a digital label initiative spearheaded by industry bodies CEEV (European Committee for Wine Companies) and SpiritsEUROPE. The electronic label will allow wine and spirits brands to meet EU regulations,[…]
Moët & Chandon personalizes the pack for the holidays
LVMH-owned champagne brand Moët & Chandon has launched a personalized packaging operation for the end-of-year holiday season. A pop-up concierge service at Parisian department store Le Bon Marché enables consumers to customize both the bottle[…]
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E-commerce packaging & Design: “It’s all about the experience”
How are luxury brands, designers and suppliers approaching the fast-changing e-commerce packaging market? Guillem Riba (Agence Bemad), Maxime Garcia-Janin (Sillages Paris) and Vincent Desfosses (Cosfibel Premium) sat down with Luxe Packaging[…]
French luxury study taps consumer perception
France’s hold on the luxury consumer’s mindset is assured for the foreseeable future, says a new report by Ifop-sociovision for French luxury association Comité Colbert. But there are also challenges to address, including changing consumption[…]
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Key Figures
40%
The percentage of annual fragrance sales done in the fourth quarter. Fragrance sales in December, especially during Christmas week, can be 25% to 100% higher than any other time of the year. (source: The NPD Group)