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Celebrities Flock to FiFi Awards

Two industry icons won the Lifetime Achievement Hall of Fame Award—fashion designer Carolina Herrera and Arie Kopelman, vice chairman of Chanel. Actress Katie Holmes presented the award to Herrera; and Michael Gould, chairman and CEO of Bloomingdale’s, presented the award to Kopelman. The fragrance Arpège by Lanvin Paris was inducted into the awards’ Fragrance Hall of Fame.

The 2005 FiFi Award winners in the Best Packaging category were Shanghai by Horizon Beauty and Gary Farn in the women’s Prestige category; L’Eau Bleue D’Issey Pour Homme by Beauté Prestige International in the men’s Prestige category; The Healing Garden in Bloom by Coty Beauty US in the women’s Popular Appeal category; and Spirit Antonio Banderas by Puig Fragrances in the men’s Popular Appeal category.

The Women’s Fragrance of the Year winners were the Prada Fragrance by Puig Prestige Beauty in the Luxe category; Burberry Brit Red by Cosmopolitan Cosmetics/Burberry Fragrance in the Nouveau Niche category; Today, Tomorrow, Always by Avon Products in the Private Label/Direct Sell category; and the Healing Garden in Bloom by Coty Beauty US in the Popular Appeal category.

The Men’s Fragrance of the Year winners were Burberry Brit for Men by Cosmopolitan Cosmetics/Burberry Fragrance in the Luxe category; Paul Smith London for Men by Cosmopolitan Cosmetics/InterParfums in the Luxe category; Liquid Karl by Karl Lagerfeld for H&M by Unilever Cosmetics International in the Nouveau Niche category; and Spirit Antonio Banderas by Puig Prestige Fragrances in the Popular Appeal category.

TheChanel No. 5 Seduction Collection won the Bath and Body Line of theYear Award. The Advertising Campaign of the Year Award went to “TrueStar,” the television commercial for True Star by Tommy HilfigerToiletries, and to “A New Fragrance for Men,” the print ad for BurberryBrit for Men by Cosmopolitan Cosmetics and Burberry Fragrance. TheRetail Innovation of the Year Award went to Bath & Body Works.

CPC Packaging Readers Choose Their FiFi Favorite

The results are in for this year’s CPC Packaging Readers’ Choice Awards! Starting in March, the editors asked readers to vote for the fragrances they would have liked to see win a Best Packaging FiFi Award.

In the Prestige category, DKNY Be Delicious by DKNY Cosmetics was the top women’s fragrance pick, and the John Varvatos fragrance by Zirh International was the men’s winner. In the Popular Appeal category, Wonderfleur by mark. was the women’s winner, and Spirit, Antonio Banderas by Puig Prestige Fragrances was the men’s winner.

The CPC Packaging editors thank all those who completed our Readers’ Choice ballot. Ballots were available on our Web site or in CPC Packaging’s A Look at Outstanding Packages, our FiFi Awards booklet handed out at The Fragrance Foundation’s FiFi Awards Breakfast on March 10.

CPC Packaging reader Marcy Fisher, vice president of marketing for Cosmopolitan Cosmetics, won a $100 American Express gift certificate for voting. Fisher’s name was chosen at random in a drawing for which all voters were eligible.

Manysubmissions included great comments about the nominated packages. Hereare a few of the comments submitted by industry professionals whowished to remain anonymous: DKNY Be Delicious: “The bottle is veryclever. It actually looks delicious.” John Varvatos: “This package hasa high level of sophistication; it shows a great attention to detail.The leather band makes it look very masculine.” Wonderfleur: “Thisdesign makes a great visual impression.” Prada: “This package isexecuted in a sophisticated and modern way. It has a classic appeal.”Hummer: “I had to chuckle when I first saw it. The bottle is anexcellent interpretation of the brand.”

Estée Lauder Companies Shine at CEW Awards

At the Cosmetic Executive Women’s (CEW) Beauty Awards luncheon held April 1 at New York City’s Waldorf Astoria, The Estée Lauder Companies brands won 11 out of the 26 awards, in various product categories.

MAC Cosmetics took home four awards for these products: Lustreglass lip gloss, Mineralize Skinfinish powder, Zoomlash mascara, and Tinted Lip Conditioner Stick. Other Estée Lauder winners included Origins Cocoa Therapy Body Butter, True Star Eau de Parfum by Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries, Lauder Beyond Paradise Men by Estée Lauder, Slide Tin lip balm by Tarte Cosmetics, and Olay Moisturinse In Shower Body Lotion.

CEW also awarded its second annual Enterprising Beauty Award to Scott Gurfein of Freeze 24/7. This award recognizes innovation and entrepreneurial spirit in a beauty company. A list and photos of the CEW winners can be viewed at www.cew.org.

The winners were determined by CEW’s 3400 members, who cast their votes for the products that demonstrated innovation in the beauty industry. The awards were presented by industry members as well as the following television celebrities: Mario Cantone, Stacey London, and Clinton Kelly of What Not to Wear; Jennifer Crisafulli, Stacie J., and Kristen Kirchner of The Apprentice; Brittny and Lisa Gastineau of The Gastineau Girls; and Wendy Pepper and Austin Scarlett of Project Runway.

Containing Excellence

As it celebrated its 80th year as an association, the tightly knit National Association of Container Distributors (NACD) recognized several healthcare and beauty products for excellence in packaging. Announced during a black-tie dinner April 15, gold, silver, and bronze awards were given to containers in Cosmetics & Personal Care, Drug & Pharmaceutical, Novelty, and other categories. More than 110 entries were judged for their graphics, decoration, shape, closure, texture, ease of use, consumer appeal, and technical merit.

The award for the Most Creative Use of Stock Components was given to the OPI Manicure Line from OPI Products Inc. Distributor Alico Packaging Inc. (Simi Valley, CA) developed a consistent look for several different manicure products, obtaining jars, closures, bottles, and pumps from six different manufacturers. Alico facilitated color matching to one pearlized color, even with three different materials (PET, polypropylene, and high-density polyethylene).

In the Cosmetics & Personal Care category, IV Cosmeceuticals Hair Care Products by AG Hair Cosmetics won the gold award. Distributor TricorBraun selected soft-touch bottles and tubes and overcaps and tube closures with a matte finish to convey the products’ healing properties. A debossed cross silk-screen-printed in red further communicates product trustworthiness. Debossed ribs make the apothecary-style bottles easy to grip.

The silver award in the cosmetics category went to Camu C Serum by Amazon Herb. Distributor All-Pak Inc. chose a glass container for Camu C Serum’s antioxidant ingredients, which are derived from the rain forest. The container helped Amazon Herb convey the premium quality of its product and demonstrate its commitment to the environment. Emerald green bottles were frosted, and the gold lettering on the bottle was designed to coordinate with the hot-stamped gold band on the dispensing pump overcap.

The category’s bronze award went to Kenra Platinum Hair Care Products by Kenra. Distributor TricorBraun chose a package with a jewel-like appearance to attract consumers. Metallic silver inner components and thick, crystal-clear outer portions make the packages sparkle.

In the Drug & Pharmaceutical category, Ammens Medicated Powder by Idelle Labs won the gold award. Distributor TricorBraun designed a 14.5-oz oblong bottle to set it apart from its competition.

Nexcare Cracked Heel Care from 3M was recognized with the silver award. Distributor Continental Glass & Plastic (Chicago) selected a 5-ml glass vial that is long and lean, with a 2.5-in. white stem applicator with a long reach. Such length was needed for easing foot application. A custom wiper insert was designed to fit the inner dimension of the vial and manufactured in a special resin to ensure compatibility with the product.

The bronze award went to Inverness First Aid Skin Lotion by Inverness. Distributor All-Pak Inc. provided 7- and 1.5-oz sized stock packages, one for home use and storage and a smaller one for portability. A pump that precisely mixes liquid and air to create foam without the use of gas propellants was chosen for its dispensing precision. The small pump yields 0.4-ml per stroke, and the large pump yields 0.75-ml per stroke.

Two healthcare- and beauty-related products were recognized in the Novelty category. The silver award went to Crayons Shampoo, Body Wash, Bubble Bath, and Hand & Body Lotion, all by National Vitamin Co. Distributor TricorBraun selected stock push- pull, cone-shaped closures color matched to the labels. PVC cylinders were used for all SKUs. The bronze award went to Try Pleasure Sampler from Pipedream Products. Distributor Alico Packaging Inc. had two custom molds built for the five-piece sampler package of adult novelty products. Two cap and base molds were designed as one custom mold, which is blown upside down and then trimmed to generate two parts. Triangular bottles were designed so that three products could be sold together, creating the appearance of one bottle.

The awards dinner, which gave members the chance to reflect on NACD history with a slide show of past dinners and meetings, also commemorated NACD’s progress and highlighted the achievements of several individuals. For instance, Kenneth Kranzberg, chairman of Kranson Industries, the parent company of TricorBraun, won the 2005 NACD Achievement Award. Kranzberg served as president of NACD from 1986 to 1988 and has served on almost all of the committees throughout the membership years.

For more information about NACD, call 630/544-5052, e-mail info@nacd.net, or visit www.nacd.net.

Estée Lauder Says Goodbye to Gary Korba

The Estée Lauder Companies threw a farewell celebration on April 14 for Gary Korba, formerly Estée Lauder’s vice president of creative global package development. After working at Estée Lauder for 26 years, Korba says, “My time there helped me to develop the three P’s: people, passion, and packaging excellence. These are the principles of The Estée Lauder Companies, and everyone there has been a great family to me.”

Korba says he was touched by the celebration’s turnout. Guests from Estée Lauder included Leonard Lauder, chairman; Dan Brestle, COO; Roger Caracappa, executive vice president; Jane Hudis, senior vice president and general manager for BeautyBank; Veronique Gabai, senior vice president and general manager of designer fragrances; Jeanine Lobell, founder of Stila Cosmetics; and Jennifer Balbier, senior vice president.

On May 1, Korba began working with his wife, Marlyse Gros, who is president of supplier MG New York. Korba’s new position at MG New York is chief officer of operations and innovation.

Strong Showing for SouthPack

SouthPack, the Southeast’s biennial packaging show, saw nearly 5600 attendees. Produced and managed by Canon Communications llc, the trade show was held April 13–14 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center. The show was collocated with two new features: PLASTEC South, a plastics processing show, and Design & Manufacturing South, which offered broad-based design and manufacturing solutions.

"Expanding SouthPack was a natural extension of Canon’s winning strategy of creating one-stop resources for the industry—a strategy that has proven successful on both the east and west coasts,” said Diane O’Connor, Canon Communications’ trade show director.

Prized Picks in Paperboard

The Paperboard Packaging Council honored many beauty packages in its 62nd annual National Paperboard Packaging Competition, held January 9–14 at the Holiday Inn Rosslyn in Arlington, VA. The winners were announced at the council’s annual spring meeting on March 23–25 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

The gold award winner in the cosmetics category were the cartons produced by Arkay Packaging (New York City) for the Curious Britney Spears fragrance by Elizabeth Arden. Designed to open like an origami flower when the lid is removed, the cartons comprise a lid, a base, a lid insert, and two vacuum-formed trays that hold the fragrance bottle.

In the personal care & accessories category, the gold award went to the different-colored promotional holiday cartons produced by Diamond Packaging (Rochester, NY) for L’Oréal USA/Matrix. The cartons were embossed and hot-stamped with holographic foil that enhanced the cartons’ snowflake graphics.

A gold award was given in the novelty items, mailers, and marketing/ promotional packages category to a promotional mailer created by F. M. Howell & Co. for Ferrara & Co.’s Enamel Care toothpaste. Most notable was the mailer’s pop-up design featuring four molars.

Finally, folding carton supplier Wilco Inc. (Candiac, QC, Canada) received a gold award in the self-promotions category for its promotional carton. The carton featured 5 gravure-printed colors, 4 process colors, 1 opalescent ink, matte and glossy varnishes, 3 hot-stamped colors, die-cutting, and gluing. The carton was produced using what Wilco calls the only 40-in. sheet-fed gravure press in the Americas.

In the excellence category, 63 awards were handed out. Among the cosmetic category winners were cartons created by Thoro Packaging for personal care brand Jaqua; cartons created by Wilco for NeoStrata dermatology products; bag-style cartons by All Packaging Co. for DermaSpa; cartons by Wilco for Lancôme Paris’s Bronze Appeal line; and cartons by All Packaging Co. for True Cosmetics Mineral Makeup.

Excellence awards were also given in the personal care & accessories category. The winners included cartons by All Packaging Co. for Epicurian Shea Butter soaps; cartons by Rock-Tenn Co. for Arm & Hammer Advance White toothpaste; and a point-of-purchase display by Diamond Packaging for L’Oréal USA/ Matrix’s Color.smart line.

In the category of novelty items, mailers, and marketing/promotional packages, one of the excellence winners was cartons produced by Neff Packaging Solutions for Olay Moisturinse body lotion. In the innovation category, AGI/Klearfold won an excellence award for its Evolution Box. The Evolution Box is a two-piece tray-and-lid structure that substitutes the lightweight paper wrap typical of setup boxes for a printed, finished SBS paperboard blank. The SBS blank is meant to provide a smoother, more substantial printing surface for printed graphics and other decoration.

New Board for CIBS and More

The Cosmetic Industry Buyers and Suppliers (CIBS) association awarded its annual Gene Roberts Memorial Scholarship to Chris Forte, a senior at Rutgers University’s Packaging Department. A luncheon was held March 9 at Shelley’s restaurant in New York City to honor Forte.

CIBS also held its spring cocktail party on March 31 at Charlie Palmer’s Metrazur restaurant at Grand Central Station in New York City. CIBS reports that 237 guests attended the event.

In other news, CIBS announced its 2005 board of directors. See the photo above and caption at right for the names of this year’s board members. Board members missing from the photograph include: Paul Bergmann of Estée Lauder, membership cochairperson; Mario Magali of Elite Packaging Corp., luncheon chairperson; Wendi Ozeri of Cosmetic Components Packaging Corp., auditing; Fred Koeck of Marietta Corp., special events cochairperson; Stacey Henning of Estée Lauder, personnel; and Laurie Larkin of Coty, constitution.

Corrections

In CPC Packaging’s January/February 2005 article on labels and shrink sleeves, titled “Giving Packages More Than Just a Pretty Face,” there were several inaccuracies regarding coverage of shrink-sleeve supplier Ameri-Seal Inc. (Chatsworth, CA).

Under the heading “Heavy on the Metal,” paragraph three incorrectly states that brand Sexy Hair Concepts asked Ameri-Seal to “print ink on glass and match the look of an aerosol can.” In fact, Ameri-Seal printed on and supplied the shrink sleeves that were applied to Sexy Hair Concepts’ packaging.

Secondly, under that same heading, our description of Ameri-Seal’s Inti-Mist clear sleeve may have been unclear. We would like to state more clearly that Ameri-Seal’s Inti-Mist shrink sleeve adds a special effect to clear containers. On the side of the shrink sleeve that adheres to a bottle, two layers of graphics can be printed back-to-back, facing away from each other. From a bottle’s back panel, customers can see the graphic layer that faces away from the container. The other layer of graphics, which faces the container, can be seen through the container’s clear front wall.

Thirdly, under the heading “Honey, I Shrunk the Label,” paragraph two incorrectly states that Ameri-Seal’s Contract Sleeving Division was launched in August. In fact, it was established in August 2003. The division now has almost two years experience using a steam tunnel process for application of shrink sleeves. Ameri-Seal also points out that this division has quadrupled in size since its opening.

In addition, CPC Packaging’s supplementary guide A Look at Outstanding Packages for The Fragrance Foundation’s 2005 FiFi awards contained an error with regard to the coverage of Bond No. 9 New York’s Little Italy and Wall Street fragrances. We incorrectly stated that USS Corp. produced and decorated both bottles. In fact, USS Corp. decorated the bottles, which were manufactured by Bormioli Luigi Corp. (Horsham, PA). Bond No. 9 designed the bottles. The editors apologize for any confusion the above inaccuracies may have caused.

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