SHOWTIME® Style 2006
SHOWTIME & DPA Present Luxurious Pre-Golden Globe Celebrity Suites
No dollar amount is too high, especially when it comes to our “A-list” celebrities. The cast of shows like “Desperate Housewives,” SHOWTIME’s “Sleeper Cells,” and even the French film “Joyeux Noël” are all prime examples of those celebrities who will be in attendance at the SHOWTIME® Style 2006. These lucky “celebs” will receive some of the most elaborate gift bags ever given for a single event. The gift bags total a whopping $40,000.00. The event is being held at the Luxe Hotel in Beverly Hills, January 14th and 15th.
Host SHOWTIME® has much to celebrate at this year’s Golden Globe® Awards. For the first time in the network’s nearly 30-year history, one of its original series received Golden Globe® nominations in two major categories—Best Television Series-Musical or Comedy and Mary-Louise Parker for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy forWEEDS. In addition, Elizabeth Perkins was recognized for her supporting role in the critically acclaimed comedy with a Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Televisionnomination. Also, SLEEPER CELL was nominated for Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television.
In an unprecedented move, SHOWTIME® will distribute to celebrity guests some of the network’s most anticipated new 2006 original programs, including the new drama series BROTHERHOOD, and the remixed, re-mastered Bob Fosse 1972 landmark film LIZA WITH A Z, among other award-winning programming.
“SHOWTIME is hosting gift bags for the first time for a celebrity pre-Golden Globe Awards suite in partnership with my company DPA,” says Nathalie DuBois, its founder.
DPA was built specifically to strategize exclusively for people in the entertainment industry: everything from marketing to production to publicity worldwide.
When I asked Nathalie which celebrities had confirmed, she said she was only at liberty to say who had been invited. I guess that serves for the element of surprise. I am very curious to see which lucky celebrities will be in attendance.
Some of the invited guests are Sharon Stone, Mary-Louise Parker, Elizabeth Perkins, directors and producers Charles MacDougal, Amy Winter, and Catherine Houston.
Nathalie DuBois, who is no novice when it comes to celebrity gift suites, has successfully brought together a staggering number of companies from across the globe to participate in this unique and extraordinary weekend event, and the list of companies is mind-boggling.
Designers:
Maggie Coulombe, a Maui-based designer who will be providing a multi-purpose wrap and a modernized traditional couture Japanese kimono. The New Zealand based clothing line, Untouched World, is gifting a vast array of clothing and beauty products made from botanical extracts found exclusively in New Zealand. Von Dutch will be premiering two new lines for men and women, in addition to their new line of sunglasses called Kustom Eyes, and their new energy drink. CO2, along with their their new line of Cashmere sweaters for men and women. And last but not least is J. Gerard, whose gift bag includes an Avanti Silk Brocade Jacket and one of their fabulous couture gowns.
Jewelry and Accessory Designers:
Jewelry and Accessories Lounge are Niessing, offering tension rings, as well as a necklace, valued at $3,700.00 to one of the guests; Energetix, a German-based jewelry line will provide gifts to the celebrities, and to their pets a magnet therapy pet tag. Fileena will present her as well as gift guests with one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art. Isis Jewels will also present their designs with a gift of jewelry. Goldenbleu will also be presenting guests with a variety of gifts, which include couture handbags. And finally, Moonsus/ Marsusfeatures their line of stylish but functional laptop bags, and Moonsus, the female line of laptop bags, will present each guest with a bag. Marsus, the men’s line, will also present our guests with a men’s laptop bag.
Spas and Salons:
Their Treatment Spa will present each celebrity guest with a gift as well as special in-house treatments, ranging from micro-dermabrasion to high-end manicures. Frederic Fekkai Salon and Spa will offer up-dos, blow-drys, and conditioning treatments for their in-house treatments, and they will also present each guest with their new Protein Rx PM Repair Strengthener, as variousFrederic Fekkai products. DermaNew, a new line of resurfacing cosmetics, will provide our celebrity guests with an Oxygen-infused micro-dermabrasion procedure, and a gift bag full of their products. In addition, Lucy B Cosmeticswill provide a variety of lip products such as Lemonade Lip Balm, and Lip Bar with celebrity make-up artist Patrick de Fontbrune. Varnish Nail will treat each guest to a manicure and pedicure with Champagne and Rose Petals, as well as 24K Gold flecked nail polish, and an assortment of other products. Borba skin care from within offers each celebrity guest a week’s supply of their Skin Balance Water and Gummies. Xtreme Lashes will provide a lash extension treatment to each guest, and they will also provide a lengthening mascara and curler. Kemado Body Opulence and Cosmetics, a line of ethno botanical cosmetics made from essential essences, pure extracts, and superior natural ingredients, will present guests with their vast array of products. FinallyBiotene, a line of French dental care, will provide a dental care kit in addition to a variety of products.
Vacations and Exotic Companies:
The Patio of Dreams will feature gifts ranging from silk linens from Kumi Kookoon to vacations from Pearl Resorts in Tikehau and Bora Bora. Kumi Kookoon, a line of fine silk linens, will give an expensive travel pack perfect for a long flight. And for selected guests, they will provide a complete set of bed linens. Tikehau Pearl Beach Resort and LeTahaa Private Island and Spawill present an exotic, elaborate vacation stay for selected guests.
SHOWTIME® Style 2006 Gift Table:
Gifts from Lykovouno, London Sole, Fou Fou Dog, Ting Bling and Bullies in a China Shoppe DÈcor. The Bar will include beverages from Badoit,Volvic, Han Asian Vodka, The Margarita King, Izze, Star Ice, and Dove Chocolate. Han Asian Vodka, Star Ice, The Margarita King, and Dove Chocolate will also provide gifts.
I guess the question is, “Are our celebrities worth all this extravagance?” The answer is yes. After all, kings and queens have had gifts bestowed upon them for centuries, so why shouldn’t our own brand of American royalty enjoy a taste of those same luxuries!
Written by Kaylene Peoples
Additional information provided by Nathalie DuBois of DPA.
