Party by night, hit the suites by day. That was the game plan for Emmy weekend as nominees and VIPs made the rounds, with many attending the two-day GBK Luxury Emmy Gift Lounge held at the W Hotel in Hollywood on Friday and Saturday before the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards.
Although it is well known as a top-notch producer of gifting suites, GBK prides itself on giving back as well.
Over the past three years, the LA-based company has donated more than $3 million in products, services, and cash to various charities, and gives 20% of its proceeds to participating charities.
Nominees like Jason Ritter, Brenda Strong, Dot Marie Jones and Giancarlo Esposito visited with a wide array of vendors including Revitalash, Yazi Ginger Vodka, Bread Basket Cake, The Artisan Group–a collective of craftspeople and jewelers, Sabra Hummus and Ron Donovan shoes.
The “Downton Abbey” cast, in town from the UK, was well-represented by Emmy contenders Hugh Bonneville, Joanne Froggatt and Jim Carter, and especially enjoyed the new 007 motorized model cars from Toy State, the company’s reps said.
Meanwhile, Mare Winningham and Lindsay Pulsipher of History’s stellar miniseries “Hatfields & McCoys” set their sights on glamorous jewelry and cosmetics represented by vendors including Hot Rocks, Misahara, Secret Agent Beauty and MH3 Skincare.
This is a look at some of the goodies carried out by other attendees, including Krista Allen, Mayim Bialik, Amy Smart, Camille Grammer, Chelsie Hightower, Bruno Tonioli and Lisa Vanderpump.
