PCD Innovation Awards Spotlight | Armani code le parfum

Feature image | Armani Code le parfum

In December 2022, our prestigious jury from brands including Chanel, Dior, Interparfums and many more came together to judge the PCD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PCD Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at PCD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January in 2023. Fragrances – Men Winner: Armani […]

Design case study | Team Dr Joseph – an Italian skincare brand

Design Case Study | Team Dr Joseph

Team Dr Joseph is a line of premium skincare based and handmade in Italy. Its main focus is to combine nature and advanced technology. The range is vegan, natural, skin-friendly, and rich in effective biotechnological ingredients. To develop a premium packaging system that reflects the quality of the contents, Team Dr Joseph worked with design […]

Benefit Cosmetics new range implements sustainable packaging choices

Benefit Cosmetic's | Sustainability

Benefit Cosmetic’s is a renowned international beauty brand, who’s latest product line makes a mark on sustainable packaging, reports The Dieline. Benefit Cosmetic’s has recently employed more sustainable packaging choices for its make up and skincare products in its new range. The new line consists of a pore-clearing, makeup-removing cleansing oil, and a pore-purifying foaming […]

PLD Innovation Awards Spotlight | Etui Crayères Dom Ruinart

In December 2022, our prestigious jury, made up of brands such as Moët Hennessy, La Martiniquaise, Rémy Cointreau and many others, met to judge the PLD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PLD Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at PLD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January 2023. Sustainable Innovation Award […]

Scentys develops a new electric fragrance diffuser

Serge Lutens, the luxury perfume house has teamed up with Scenty’s, to design and produce an electric fragrance diffuser, reports Industries Cosmétiques. Scentys are an expert in perfume diffusion, and have been since 2004. Their goal was to develop a perfume diffuser that best meets the various challenges concerning the quality of diffusion and restitution […]

Press release | Packaging Première and PCD Milan unveils its strong conference programme

Packaging Première and PCD Milan is the annual event showcasing the best packaging producers for fashion, jewellery, beauty, fine food, wine & spirits. Scheduled on the 16, 17 & 18 of May, Packaging Première and PCD Milan is preparing its 2023 edition with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and creativity, through in-depth discussions, talks […]

Cointreau unveils its latest bottle redesign

Cointreau Redesign

Rémy Cointreau, the renowned French liqueur brand, has unveiled a redesign of its signature square bottle, the first redesign in 140 years, reports The Dieline. Cointreau has recently announced a redesign of its signature bottle, the first significant change in almost 140 years. Cointreau’s new bottle design is made of two thirds recycled glass and […]

PCD Innovation Awards Spotlight | Mascara Noir Allure

In December 2022, our prestigious jury from brands including Chanel, Dior, Interparfums and many more came together to judge the PCD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PCD Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at PCD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January 2023. Make up – Premium Winner: Mascara […]

PLD Innovation Awards Spotlight | Havana Club 7 años x Burna Boy limited VIP edition

Havana club x Burna Boy

In December 2022, our prestigious jury, made up of brands such as Moët Hennessy, La Martiniquaise, Rémy Cointreau and many others, met to judge the PLD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PLD Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at PLD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January 2023. Luxury Innovation Award […]

ADF Innovation Awards Spotlight | Eco Dropper

Eco Dropper

In December 2022, our prestigious jury from brands including KAO, Beiersdorf, Unilever and many more came together to judge the ADF Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the ADF Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at ADF Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January in 2023. Sustainable Innovation Award Winner: Eco […]

PCD Innovation Awards Spotlight | SHU Lash Care Mascara

In December 2022, our prestigious jury from brands including Chanel, Dior, Interparfums and many more came together to judge the PCD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PCD Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at PCD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January in 2023. Make up – Premium Certificate […]

PLD Innovation Awards Spotlight | Alfred & Joe

Alfred and joe | PLD innovation Award Winner

In December 2022, our prestigious jury, made up of brands such as Moët Hennessy, La Martiniquaise, Rémy Cointreau and many others, met to judge the PLD Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners of the PLD Innovation Awards 2023 were announced, recognised and applauded at PLD Paris, part of Paris Packaging Week in January 2023. Super & Ultra-Premium […]

Spirit-Brothers reveals Celosa rosé tequila

Celosa Tequila Rose

Celosa rosé tequila is the latest launch from French luxury spirits group Spirit-Brothers, reports Luxe Packaging Insight. Celosa is made from seven-year-old blue weber agaves cultivated in Jalisco, Mexico. During production, the tequila is kept in French oak red wine casks, which are said to give the spirit its distinctive pink hue. “For this rosé […]

PLD Innovation Award winners 2023

PLD Innovation awards winners

The ADF, PCD and PLD Innovation Awards were once again a highlight. Embodying the exceptional skills and talents of brands and manufacturers, the 27 winners of the 2023 competitions were unveiled at well-attended ceremonies. Their innovations, as well as those of all 55 finalists, were showcased in the Innovations Awards Gallery.In December 2022, our prestigious […]

PCD Innovation Award winners 2023

PCD Awards

The ADF, PCD and PLD Innovation Awards were once again a highlight. Embodying the exceptional skills and talents of brands and manufacturers, the 27 winners of the 2023 competitions were unveiled at well-attended ceremonies. Their innovations, as well as those of all 55 finalists, were showcased in the Innovations Awards Gallery. In December 2022, our […]

ADF Innovation Award winners 2023

ADF Innovation Awards

ADF, PCD and PLD Innovation Awards were once again a highlight. Embodying the exceptional skills and talents of brands and manufacturers, the 27 winners of the 2023 competions were unveiled at well-attended ceremonies. Their innovations, as well as those of all 55 finalists, were showcased in the Innovations Awards Gallery.The finalists and winners of the […]

Premium Beauty News x Isabelle Sultan interview: “Flowers enhance biodiversity”

Premium Beauty news | Isabelle Sultan

Isabelle Sultan discusses the Beauty as a Legacy 2030 sustainability strategy, and how Parfums Christian Dior has made the preservation of flowers and biodiversity a top priority, in and interview with Premium Beauty news. Isabelle Sultan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Parfums Christian Dior discusses the new sustainability strategy unveiled as of last May. Isabelle presents […]

Lorenz Bäumer designs scented jewellery piece for Guerlain

Lorenz Baumer | Guerlain

Guerlain and Lorenz Bäumer recently collaborated on a scented jewellery piece, Le Secret de la Reine, reports Luxe Packaging Insight. Le Secret de la Reine is a scented jewellery piece in the shape of a queen bee; its diamond laden, white gold chain necklace enables it to be worn as a brooch or a pendant. […]

Mimitika calls upon Bormioli for its skincare packaging

Mimitika Skincare range

Mimitika, a young brand, previously known for its successes in the suncream market, has now entered the skincare market, and has partnered with Bormioli to do so, reports Industries Cosmétiques.The new skincare line, named ‘Skin Juice Collection’ is designed on the basis of targeted natural active ingredients. The four serums moisturize, soothe, purify and illuminate, […]

Design case study | Born Majesty: a new sustainable skincare line

Design Case Study | Born Majesty

Born Majesty® is a new skincare company based in Athens, Greece, offering a complete line of sustainable and cruelty-free skincare products as well as hotel amenities. They were commissioned to brand everything from the ground up, including strategy, naming and packaging design. The brand was launched in September 2022. Tell us a bit about the […]

Lalique’s light-inspired collaboration with James Turrell

Lalique fragrance

Lalique’s collaboration with James Turrell, an artist from the American southwest, marks the first time the crystal maker has teamed up with an artist for its fragrance packaging, reports Luxe Packaging Insight. Lalique called on American light artist James Turrell for its new perfume extracts. For the bottle design, which “had to contain the light […]

Design case study | Bantam: the ready-to-drink hard seltzer

Design case study | Hard Seltzer

Bantam, owned by Copperbottom Brewery, is a new ready-to-drink hard seltzer. The collection, developed by the design agency ‘ALLGOOD‘, was launched in Canada in July 2022. How does the design express the brand’s values? Bantam is a new range of ready-to-drink hard seltzers, developed by Copper Bottom Brewing based in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The […]

Instagram takeover | Cory Connors answers your questions

Cory Connors Headshot

This week, Cory Connors, sustainable packaging professional and owner of the Sustainable Packaging podcast, took over our Instagram story. Cory Connors discusses a range of questions asked by our followers, from his advice to people starting out in the industry to why he decided to host a podcast.https://youtu.be/73JTYBareDUHere were your questions: How did you get […]

Design case study | Johnnie Walker Black Label Keep Walking City Collection

Johnnie Walker Diageo

Johnnie Walker, owned by Diageo, launches ‘Keep Walking City Collection’, in partnership with Air-Ink. This collection, developed by design agency ‘Bulletproof’, was launched in August 2022, and its first three launches were seen in Warsaw, Bangkok and Madrid. How does the design express the brand’s values? The design expresses the brand’s values by championing creative […]

Bvlgari and Stoelzle Masnières Parfumerie announce new partnership

Bvlgari Le Gemme | PCD

Luxury fashion giant, Bvlgari, has announced its new partnership with Stoelzle Masnières Parfumerie, to present a new range of fragrances, named “Le Gemme”, reports Industries Cosmétiques.Le Gemme is a range of four tailor-made luxury perfumes: Rubina and Desiria – for her, Tygar and Gyan – for him. Bvlgari and Stoelzle Masnières collection is in partnership […]

Spirits of the year competition 2022 Cavistes & e-commerce

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The only competition where wine merchants vote! Last year, Cavistes & e-commerce magazine created a competition that rewards the spirits and aperitif launches of the year based on innovation, but also on the suitability of the offer for the specialist retailer channel in terms of the communication mix/price positioning/product qualities. The awards allow local shops […]

Focus on… Our favourite premium drinks packs of the month

Fav drinks packs of the month post

Let’s take a look at some of our favourite premium drinks packs from November so far! We would like to thank the brands and designers for their excellent work. Remember, remember, the 5th of November. Since the UK prepared to celebrate Bonfire night, we wanted to highlight this fireworks inspired packaging design for Casa De […]

Prada launches sustainable fine jewellery collection

Prada | Sustainable Jewellery

Eternal Gold is Prada’s, first venture into the fine jewellery market, reports Vogue. Eternal Gold is a 50-piece genderless collection that focuses on the heart, the chain and the snake, which, according to Prada jewellery director Timothy Iwata, aims to give “contemporary meaning and relevance to classic shapes.” Not only is Eternal Gold Prada’s first […]

DS Smith’s ‘self-healing’ cardboard

Packaging Premiere | DS Smith

DS Smith is a leading provider of corrugated packaging solutions worldwide. They have recently unveiled a futuristic blueprint for how cardboard boxes might evolve in the next 50 years, reports Packaging Insights. The blueprint demonstrates how packaging could be created from organic, programmable fibres that can repair themselves when damaged, much like human skin. The […]

Design case study | Parlor Cay Rum

Drinks Packaging | Rum

Chad Michael Studio is an international branding and packaging studio for beverages and specialty goods. Sespe Creek Distillery called upon Chad Michael Studio to develop the packaging design for Parlor Cay Rum. Tell us a bit about the brand – its heritage, its story, and its markets – and the brief for this project. How […]