The DPA Pre-Awards Gift Suite in Honor of the Emmys welcomed television’s leading talent, entertainment insiders, luxury brands, and philanthropic partners to the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel in Los Angeles on September 12 and 13, kicking off awards season with two days of elevated discovery, meaningful connections, and signature Hollywood glamour.
Hosted by DPA founder Nathalie Dubois, the invitation-only experience continued the company’s more than 20-year tradition of creating distinctive celebrity gifting events around the entertainment industry’s most celebrated weekends. This year’s pre-awards suite drew nominees, presenters, producers, cast members, influencers, executives, and media guests eager to explore a carefully curated collection of beauty, fashion, wellness, travel, food, beverage, pet, and lifestyle brands.
“This weekend is about celebrating talent, creativity, and the people whose work makes television such a powerful part of our culture,” says Dubois. “The DPA Gift Suite is designed to be more than a gifting destination. It is a place where guests can meet the people behind exceptional brands, hear their stories, discover something unexpected, and create relationships that continue well beyond awards weekend.”
Among the celebrated attendees were Adina Porter (The Copenhagen Test, AHS), nominee Alex Warham (Ocean with David Attenborough), and Arlan Ruf (DTF St. Louis).
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The weekend also welcomed The Beast in Me producer-writer C.A. Johnson, as well as actress Natalie Morales, who appears in the series. Pluribus’ Carlos Manuel Vesga and Soledad Campos joined the celebration, alongside Corey Hendrix (The Bear).
Television favorites also included Fiona Dourif, Tina Ivlev, and Irina Dubova (The Pitt), The actress K Callan (Widow’s Bay), along with guest actor nominee Kim Estes.
Additional notable guests included Oscar Nuñez (Miss You, Love You), author Rufi Thorpe (Margo’s Got Money Troubles); Russell Griffin (Leanne), and producer nominee Sabrina Mohfouz (Beef).
The distinguished gathering reflected DPA’s ongoing ability to bring together acclaimed talent and entertainment professionals for an intimate, celebratory awards-weekend experience.
A central theme of this year’s suite was international craftsmanship and the celebration of beauty traditions from around the world. Dubois, who was born in France, personally curated a special selection of French brands that introduced guests to new expressions of savoir-faire, creativity, and luxury.
Perfume houses L’Entropiste and Betenoir, along with Masqly, brought a sophisticated French perspective to the weekend, offering products and stories rarely found within the conventional Hollywood gifting landscape.
“France has always represented beauty, craftsmanship, and a certain way of looking at the world,” Dubois comments. “I wanted guests to have a chance to experience that spirit personally and discover brands they may not encounter in a typical gifting environment.”
DPA and DPA Japan also welcomed Nursery, whose Japanese-inspired presentation highlighted the brand’s craftsmanship, heritage, and philosophy. Nursery’s CEO personally greeted celebrity and entertainment guests, creating an intimate encounter that brought a touch of Japan’s beauty culture and hospitality to Los Angeles.
The suite also showcased a thoughtful range of brands dedicated to sustainability, design, and meaningful luxury. Auli’I Polynesian Fine Jewelry introduced guests to a new collection of precious Tahitian pearls, celebrating the distinctive beauty and heritage of French Polynesia.
EcoPersona presented its collection of alpaca scarves, upcycled denim jackets, and pineapple tote bags. The brand’s commitment to sustainable, long-lasting eco-designs and its support of global designers made it a natural fit for DPA’s ongoing emphasis on products with purpose.
Mozi Wash, known for its elevated “better laundry detergent” concept and memorable scents, added an unexpected but welcome element of everyday luxury to the gifting experience.
Travel and hospitality were also part of the weekend’s escape-inspired atmosphere. Guests learned about The Bloody Mary’s Bora Bora Hotel, a new property scheduled to open on October 1st, as well as Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts, inviting Hollywood’s awards-season crowd to imagine an unforgettable journey to the islands of French Polynesia.
The DPA Hollywood Dog Bag once again made sure that celebrity pets were part of the celebration. Curated for beloved canine companions and approved by DPA favorite Orson Petit Coeur, the special dog bag featured a generous mix of nutrition, treats, toys, grooming, accessories, and lifestyle products.
Participating pet brands included Stella & Chewy’s, Charlee Bear, Natoo Pet Foods, Backyard Balcony, Jolly Pets, Loving Pets, 3 Dogs Bakery, BetterBone, PuppyFades by Homeboy, Kim Alexander, and Earthbath.
In keeping with DPA’s commitment to giving back, one DPA Hollywood Dog Bag was donated to Hollywood Huskies to be auctioned in support of huskies in need—extending the suite’s celebratory spirit from the red carpet to the rescue community.
Guests discovered an extensive group of culinary, beverage, wellness, publishing, beauty, and lifestyle partners throughout the weekend. The participating lineup included Black Château, featuring author William Bernhardt’s Superman Wars; Waterloo; Books That Make You; Haize & Honey; Moda Mocktails; 28 Wishes Ice Cream; and Fat and Happy Beverages, with Ararat Akhtamar VSOP and Mark Sevouni Chocolate.
Additional brands and experiences included private chefs Mathias and Julie, Oshri Hakak, Fazit, Davos Coffee, Marcela’s Sweet Company, Naked Sundays, Blanco Endermologie Beverly Hills, Shabana Markar, “The Mercy Queen,” CHC Candles, and Homegirl Café.
As always, the event also created space for purpose-driven organizations. Homeboy Industries, recognized for its gang rehabilitation and re-entry work; The Plumery, which supports abandoned, neglected, and abused parrots; and the American Diabetes Association each received visibility during the suite, connecting guests with causes whose impact reaches far beyond the weekend.
The suite also held space for those affected by the recent tragedy in Nepal, with heartfelt support extended to former DPA partner Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation and the community navigating the ongoing crisis.
With an atmosphere that blended awards-season excitement, international style, conscious luxury, and philanthropy, the DPA Pre-Awards Gifting Suite once again demonstrated why Dubois’s events remain among Hollywood’s most anticipated celebrity experiences.
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