Melora Hardin enjoying her visit to the DPA Emmy luxury lounge
Beverly Hills, CA (LA ELEMENTS) 10/02/2016 – DPA presented a three-day luxury gifting extravaganza honoring the 2016 Annual Emmy Awards. Winners, nominees and favorites from film and TV, gathered at the penthouse of the Luxe Hotel on Rodeo Drive in the heart of Beverly Hills on September 15th, 16th and 17th to discover outstanding brands in jewelry, skin care, and food and drink, just to name a few.
Celebrities in attendance included Emmy winners Keegan Michael Key, producer, Outstanding Variety Sketch Series, Key and Peele, Susanne Bier, Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, The Night Manager, nominees Brad Walsh,producer,Outstanding Comedy Series, Modern Family, Chris Croucher, producer,Outstanding Drama Series, Downton Abbey, John Singleton, director,American Crime Story, Melora Hardin, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series, Transparent and fan favorites such as Angela Basset ,Cecily Strong from Saturday Night Live and Danay Garcia from Fear The Walking Dead.
Fine spirits aficionados were delighted by the quality of Una Mas Tequila. “Una Mas Tequila is owned by Mike Lopez and his partner Jeff Goebel,” says representative Jessica Kopach. “Mike has family that lives in Jalisco Mexico where they grow their own agave plants. Once grown and made into tequila, it is barreled for three years in oak barrels, which is why our tequila is called extra anejo, giving Una Mas a smooth and oaky taste.”
Returning sponsor, Carvery Kitchen, treated attendees to their signature hand carved sandwiches and shrimp cocktails.
zChocolat is based in France but offers international shipping. Attendees received gifte boxes filled with chocolates coated in 24 carat edible gold leafing.
VIP attendees received gift certificates good for selections from the luxury jewelry company, Arido.
Keegan Michael Key visits the Arido display
Skin care came courtesy of such brands as Airelle Skincare, an all-natural and medical grade line gifting eye and lip roller and facial serum, and Bio Lux, a skincare device that uses “light therapy” to treat acne and aging skin.
Danay Garcia (l.) and Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club Events Coordinator Monique Rodriguez (r.)
DPA offered celebrities a luxury dream getaway at LE TAHA’A Island Resort and Spa, and passes to Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club
At every gifting lounge DPA selects a charity to spotlight. This year, representatives from the Sierra Club were present to bring awareness to urgent environmental issues.
Other outstanding sponsors included Demure 31, the vintage inspired yet chic fashion line and the exclusive eyewear line, Marchon.
The designs of Demure31 caught the eye of Angela Bassett
All photography courtesy of Cecile Boko for DPA except where otherwise noted.
Cover photo of Chris Croucher courtesy of Una Mas Tequila.
For more information on DPA and the sponsors listed in this article please visit their websites.
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