DPA kicks off the Awards season by with its dazzling Golden suite celebrating the Golden Globes Awards

Los Angeles, January 15, 2026 -- It's a new year and that time of the year again in Hollywood- the awards season. The Golden Globes Awards kicks off the Awards season with its gala awards night on the 11th of January. Veteran Gifting suite producer, DPA hosted its famous 'DPA Golden Gift Suite' at the luxurious Luxe Sunset Boulevard hotel on the 9th and 10th January 2026. As always, it was a dazzling event honoring the nominees, presenters, and celebrities in the entertainment industry.

Past attendees to the suite include Viola Davis, Shirley McLaine, Queen Latifah, Susan Sarandon, Charlize Theron, Richard Gere, Sharon Stone, Jim Cazeviel, Anthony Anderson, Angela Basset, Rachel Bilson, Eva Longoria, Morgan Freeman, Terrance Howard and many more. This year was no different with A-list celebrities including Angela Bassett, the Consul General of France Adrien Frier and stars from projects such as Abbott Elementary, Nobody wants this, The Diplomat, Severance, The White Lotus, The Bear, Avatar, Wicked, to name only a few.

In scent we all connect, and the main act this year or the "Coup de Coeur" for the DPA Golden suite was L'Amour Mère. This is a luxury fragrance line created by Natasha Gregson Wagner, who is the daughter of the Iconic Hollywood star Natalie Wood. The line is inspired by generational love, childhood memories and the enduring love shared across generations mothers and daughters. Hand-crafted in small batches, L'Amour Mere is completely natural and had its debut three unique scents including the signature "Natalie" featuring Gardenia (wood's favorite), Neroli and Rose oil.

Angela Bassett

DPA is well known for International fashion designers and accessory brands. This year, the suite included the fashion designer Von Vemian who showcased his exquisite gowns, ready to be gifted or rented for red-carpet appearances. Another designer present were Miliani Creations which showcased its beautiful jewelry pieces accented by the famous Tahitian black pearl. The guests were lucky to take home some beautiful pieces. Other designers present includes Vie Lorie with their luxurious leather handbags and wallets as well as Balacia with its sparkling one-of a kind of diamond jewelry.

Everyone needs a Hollywood 'glow up' just in time for the red carpet. Premiere Las Vegas beauty brand 'Glo by Me' was onsite providing one of the most luxurious facials in Hollywood for that "Glow Up" effect. I had the pleasure of getting the Oxygen facial by the celebrity aesthetician Mechelle Evans and felt like a goddess after. A "red carpet essentials kit" with beauty products from the medical-grade Glo by Me skincare products was also gifted to the guests. Another great beauty brand, Siyah Organics out of Senegal in West Africa showcased it's 100% natural and organic product range. Committed to the cultivation, preservation, and study of medicinal plants from around the world, Siyah Organics gifted guests with a gift bag of their top selling products.

Travel is always a feature at DPA suites and this year's lucky guests were gifted with a stay at Relais and Chateaux's Le Taha'a by Pearl Resorts in French Polynesia, just five minutes from the beautiful Bora Bora.

Other fabulous brands showcasing at the Golden gift suite this year: Canadian Glass engraving brand, The Artful Cut combines it's love of detailed artwork and glass engraving. The result is just divine- beautiful personable pieces of glass engraved. Orpah is known to discover new brands and one of her favorite finds of 2025, Stingray spot remover was present as well, showcasing the family-owned company produces an exceptional multi-purpose cleaner, perfect for those wine stains on the Gala gowns!

It has been exactly one year since the tragedy of the LA fires and author Maureen Anne Meehan was present releasing her new book, "Inferno on the coast". She wrote the book in honor of the fire victims, and 100% of the profits of this book will be donated to charity. She originally wrote the book "60 dates in Six months" and will be at Cannes Film festival later this year to present the soon to be released film, based on the book. Another victim of the fires, former Bartending school owners who lost their house and 75% of their business in the Palisades fire were present. Jordan Catapano and Jocelyn Dunn, co-owners of the sister owned brand called 'This Girl Walks Into A Bar' used Lemons to make lemonade and now have a great pre- mix beverages to make the best cocktails ever! These were a big hit and guests got to take home a bottle.

Other fabulous brands present at the suite include: Oshri Hakak, MaryEllens CakePops, Garikimot vacation rentals, Black Chateau Enterprises presenting two of its authors, Dr.Abraham M George and Dr .Christine M. Silverstein, Eme's Baked Goods, Waterloo, Sloan Seasonings, Naked Sundays, Taylor Swift's favorite Fazit, Anna's Secret Garden, Cookie Mallow, Best Day Brewing and True Niagen Beauty.

Celebrity medium and animal communicator, Kim Alexander was present to give deep and intuitive readings. I was lucky enough to get one and cannot wait for the next few months to unfold!

A unique treat was Palikao- a premium catering brand bring a fusion of French and Algerian cuisine. Chef Lionel Pigeard whose vision is to combine French technique, Mediterranean soul, and California's best ingredients for elevated dining, was present with a spread of had delectable dishes prepared to temp the guests. Another cool brand was an ice cream brand called '28 wishes Ice cream shop' with their best flavors such as Butter Beer, Matcha Oreo and Italian pistachio.

As far as great libations go, Coit Spirits was present, an award-winning Gin brand from Western Cape in South Africa fermented with Rooibos tea to make for the most unique tasting and refreshing cocktails. They live up to their motto: "Live life fully like Lillie Hitchcock Coit: fearless adventurer enjoying, premium cigars, quality food and good spirits."

DPA suites are never over without a great cause to support and this year it was The Plummery- A Californian Parrot Sanctuary. The Plummery offers a safe and serene home for parrots that have been abandoned by their owners. Their mission is to provide care and rehabilitation for the parrots as well as educational opportunities for the community.

The DPA Golden suite 2026 was a great success, and everyone joined into the celebratory spirt of the Golden Globes. We hope to return to another DPA suite in the very near future.

About DPA and it's founder Nathalie Dubois.

A veteran in the production of star-studded events, Nathalie Duboishas proven herself to be exceptionally innovative and successful in the realm of celebrity gift suites. Originally from France, Nathalie Dubois attributes her success in part to her world travels and the exotic cultural influences of the products she picks for her unique gift suites. "Celebrities want new and exciting products -- products that are exotic". DPA opened its first Asian office in Tokyo, Japan in 2017. In 2025, DPA celebrating its 20th year anniversary producing gift suites worldwide. New DPA exciting projects will be announced in May 2026 at the Cannes Film Festival. You can find details on DPA at http://www.dpagroup.org. 

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