GBK Mixes Things Up With Its Golden Globes Gifting Lounge
The GBK Luxury Lounge honoring the 2017 Golden Globe Awards nominees and presenters is an annual tradition, but this year there was a new variable thrown into the mix.
The two-day event, Friday and Saturday before the Globes on January 8, was held at a brand-new venue in Hollywood called At the P. Nestled between production facilities that provide the below the line services for the entertainment industry, guests were wowed by the new location, which features a bow truss ceiling, brick walls and an outdoor courtyard.
The celebratory soirée drew several hundred VIPs who enjoyed gifting from a vast array of vendors, accompanied by delicious refreshments and libations and music from the UK’s DJG.
Attendees included Anthony Anderson, Kevin Dillon, Stephen Bauer, RJ Mitte, Lakeith Stanfield, Carolyn Hennessy, Hale Appleman, and Tommy Chong.
Goods and services were provided by Napa Technology, LifeCell Skin Care, Barbar Hair Tools, TweezerMan, SenseMax, Flower Eyewear, Guilty Soles, Nima Sports, Tempt Brands and Swimline and Solstice Water Sports.
The Artisan Group was represented by handmade designs directly from the artists and craftspeople who created them. Their bountiful gift bag was stocked with stationery and note cards from BeezKneez and handmade soaps from Miss Doye’s Soapery.
More delights come in the form of the jewelry– unique bracelets, earrings and necklaces from a variety of designers who are members of TAG. They include The Pink Locket, Fizz Candy, Alyce Ross Designs, 2 Little P’s, Creations by Kristel, Starletta Designs, Chatter by Hammer, Gemspell, The Tin Owl and CY Design Studio.
No one went hungry as Su She Art served up spectacular sushi (on body models!) and ixlb Dim Sum offered its piping hot specialties.
The event benefited Lambda Legal, which provides legal services to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
Also benefiting was American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA), the American fundraising arm of Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency medical response agency and Red Cross affiliate. MDA, Israel’s largest volunteer NGO, is a global pioneer in mass-casualty response, sharing its knowledge in the U.S. and around the world.
