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FOCUS International ON…GIFTWRAPPINGS Focus
In the mood It’s all about dressing up! Whatever gift is being given, there’s wrap, gift bags and boxes to meet every mood – luxury, sustainability, fun, florals, brights and sophistication plus all the tissues, tags, bows and ribbon accessories galore. With giftwrappings sales on the up for retailers, PG embraces the wrap scene in all its glory. Capturing the mood is the important thing with trends and, for gift wrap, these are currently as diverse as the gifts they contain, with cottagecore one aesthetic highlighted, neons another, text designs, nested gift boxes mentioned, printed catalogues, and a new shaped gift bag. Anchored by the multi-award winning Paper Salad licence, bold colours are massive at
Glick, where the company uses the successes of previous years to drive forward the new trends across the seasons. “There’s no shortage of choice for every event and every celebration,” commented MD Becky Dobson. “From the eye-catching
Above: M!nt’s one-liners on neon. Left: Deva’s denim difference.
wider Paper Salad range, the burst of Colour Hub, the timeless classic watercolours of Stephanie Dyment, the nature-inspired designs from Stephanie Davies, the adorable characters of Kate McFarlane, there’s something for everyone.
NEW LAUNCHES – GIFTWRAP SUPPLIERS SHARE THEIR ‘WRAP AND ROLL’ NEWNESS. M!nt: Known for its humour cards, M!nt has moved into gift packaging products and other stationery and gifts. The new products are grounded in the humour of its To Be Frank! range, which features a mix of witty one-liners and deadpan delivery, in a palette of secretly-blended neon colours with embossed type.
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Storigraphic: Re-Editions Collection is the ongoing series from Storigraphic, with Volume 1 (pictured) launched for 2025, and the publisher is busy working on two more design collections aiming to launch before May. Delving into its growing design archives, reimagining patterns and prints with new colourways and design focal points, the inaugural fresh spring/summerhued palette was developed with new focal points for product application.
Unique Paper Co: For Christmas Unique has taken a bestselling biodegradable glitter range and launched the Luxe Berry wrap in rich and opulent berry colours with coordinating gift bags. Also new for this year is Christmas Chic (pictured) – on-trend, fashionable, and perfect for adding a touch of glamour to gifting.