MJ Delaney, Emmy nominated director for Ted Lasso, attends the DPA 2021 Pre-Emmy Gift Suite. Photo: Claire Painchaud
BEVERLY HILLS, CA (LA ELEMENTS) 9/25/2021 – “There’s some unprecedented things happening,” says two-time Emmy award winner Tyra Banks after stating that she’s most excited for this year’s Best Actress Emmy nominations. She gave special mention to Mj Rodriguez of Pose, “That for me is like oh my God. We’re obsessed with Pose, and the fact that she’s nominated is amazing.”
The DPA 2021 Emmy Gifting Suite was held at the Luxe Hotel rooftop courtyard on September 18 and had attendees in a similar buzz for both this year’s nominees and the Suite’s remarkable gift sponsors. After a difficult year, many sponsors chose to focus on making local and global change or promoting wellness of mind and body. “I want to give my family and friends and other people in the world a better life. To make a difference and to help those who don’t have a voice,” says Tiffany Wooden creator of Verita Couture. Since its inception in 2017, her brand has taken the fashion world by storm, with designs featured in New York Fashion Week, Vogue, and CIE Fashion Magazine. Verita Couture was the talk of the event as celebrity attendees like singer/actress Porscha Coleman modeled Wooden’s hand-made and elegant styles which were gifted to all VIP guests.
Actress Porscha Coleman wears a design by Verita Couture at the DPA 2021 Pre=Emmy Gift Suite.
Along with their pick of Verita Couture, VIP guests were gifted hand-wired Herkimer diamond necklaces from Fallen Stars, designer shades from Geek Eyewear, a raffle entry for a deluxe destination trip to Tahiti, and a variety of beauty and self-care products. Food and beverage vendors also treated guests to superfood coffee elixirs, Bijoux Macarons, H2O soft seltzers, and a variety of retro sweets from the Candy Pushers.
We had a chance to chat with celebrities as they prepared for the Emmys including writer and comedian Dewayne Perkins who is nominated for his work on The Amber Ruffin Show, (“Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series”). As the award has gone to John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight several times in the past, Perkins hopes this year’s winner will “throw a wrench in the system that has been.”
Emmy nominee Dewayne Perkins. Photo: Kristen Kois for LA ELEMENTS
Here’s an exclusive look into the exceptional gift sponsors for this year’s Emmy Awards:
Bowie Bites gave a variety of vegan dog treats. Inspired to help dogs like their own Boston Terrier Bowie live their best lives, these treats made from vegetables, peanut butter, and oats are just the things pets go nuts for.
Sparti Scents presented their latest roll-on perfume sticks—a game-changing experience for fragrance wearers. Founder Abby Wallach combined her 30 years of experience in production with the talent of performance artists to show off products to their online audience.
Women Who Do Wonders International works to improve the lives of women and children globally. Founder Pamela Bolado is leading the organization’s latest charge for women’s wellness by climbing Mount Everest in October. During this feat, she’ll be raising money and awareness for mental health charities.
Pamela Bolado founder of Women who do Wonders and Wellness and Wisdom Magazine. Photo: Kristen Kois for LA ELEMENTS
State of Being encouraged guests to “light up their life” by picking an affirmation candle—which uses the power of scent memory paired with aromatherapy and color psychology to encourage personal growth.
Nora’s Naturals featured coffee beans roasted at their family-owned farm in Santa Barbara, California. The brand’s “coffee elixirs” use adaptogenic herbs and superfood creamers to strengthen immunity and target stress, for a healthy body and mind.
The Noble Brand is a Los Angeles-based black and female-owned fragrance company with a focus on clean ingredients. The vendor gifted VIP guests with three of their signature items including a hand-poured candle, room mist, and reed diffuser.
The Noble Brand Candle Company at DPA. Photo: Matthias Carette
DoVE Project works to rescue dogs in South Korea, who would otherwise be killed and sold as food. The organization has helped over 1000 dogs find forever homes and gave out high-quality mugs for a daily reminder of their lifesaving work.
Deux Marie Cosmetics, gifted products from their cruelty-free and vegan luxury skincare and makeup line, including their top-selling, detoxifying charcoal mask. Founder Ms. Lu-ann Clarke’s goal is to help people “love the skin they’re in” with a wide range of foundations and color palettes.
Cover photo of Tyra Banks with Deux Marie Cosmetics by Matthias Carette.
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