It takes a certain amount of chemistry to put together a successful gifting suite, and Nathalie Dubois-Sissoko worked her magic once again for the 10th annual DPA Talent Lounge during Golden Globes week.
Held from January 8-10 at the indoor/outdoor penthouse of the Luxe Hotel on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, the festive event was a big hit—despite the big rainstorm the day before the awards.
But there was a bittersweet aspect as well, with tribute paid to the victims of terrorism in Paris that had just occurred. A “Je Suis Charlie” sign greeted guests as they arrived.
Golden Globes nominees, presenters, celebrities and VIP guests were treated to a plethora of products that are personally curated by the DPA team, resulting in a mixture of luxury items, trendy accessories, vacations to exotic locations and always, great food and drink– and a fun atmosphere in which to mix and mingle.
Guests included Golden Globe award-winning director Richard Linklater (“Boyhood”) and the film’s young stars Ellar Coltrane and Lorelei Linklater, “Birdman’s” Alex Dinelaris and Antonio Sanchez, “Jane the Virgin” star and Globe winner Gina Rodriguez, producers Ben Silverman and Jennie Urman, Golden Globes presenter – and heartthrob – Colin Firth, Common, Neicy Nash, Keith Stanfield and Omar Dorsey from “Selma,” Kate Flannery, director Lisa Cholodenko, producer Jenji Kohan (“Orange Is the New Black“) producer Lisa Bruce (“The Theory of Everything”), Sia, Mark Feuerstein from “Royal Pains” and “Silicon Valley’s TJ Miller, to name just a few.
Trips are always a big part of DPA’s events, and select guests were offered getaways to Le Taha’a Private Island Resort, Cape Breton Island, and Alila Hotels and Resorts with trips to Bali.
The suite was brimming with beautiful products this year that included items from Icelandic fashion and shoes designer Kron by KronKron, NYC-based jewelry company Arido, Marchon Eyewear, HUM Nutrition’s 21-day detox program called Cleanse to the Rescue that supports a flatter stomach, clearer skin and healthy digestion and Malaysian Omorose Cosmetics, a cruelty-free brand that also creates job opportunities for the disabled.
Other vendors on hand with their products and services included Underground Culture Hair, Serani M, Make up by Andi, Azada, Truth in hand, Madame Nadine Jewelry, Corsi Labe Doli, The Santa Barbara Polo Club, The Thompson Hotel Miami, Flammarion, Aridza Bross, Herzog Wine cellars, Pacific Beach peanut butter, Cake Eater LA, Winestar, Candy Bar Couture, Daily Greens Juices and Highbrew coffee.
The benefiting charity was Lupus LA which brings awareness and helps those with the disease.
