For over a century, black has been synonymous with elegance and sophistication. Reclaimed from the realm of mourning by Chanel in the 1920s with the introduction of the “little black dress,” it has become an inseparable symbol of luxury. From collections to packaging, black serves as a timeless safeguard against poor taste. But in an era of recyclability, black, which resists sorting systems, struggles to maintain its iconic status. And it is not alone in the hot seat: “noble” materials, composite packaging, metallic or glossy finishes, embossed prints, and multi-layered varnishes\u2014these “luxury” touches are increasingly being asked to step aside for more sustainable alternatives. Can aesthetics and responsibility coexist harmoniously?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
For over a century, black has been synonymous with elegance and sophistication. Reclaimed from the realm of mourning by Chanel in the 1920s with the introduction of the “little black dress,” it has become an inseparable symbol of luxury. From collections to packaging, black serves as a timeless safeguard against poor taste. But in an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1199,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"class_list":["post-1212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-non-classifiee"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n