As Hollywood kicked off awards season, the DPA Pre-Awards Gift Suite in Honor of the Emmys returned to Los Angeles September 12–13 at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, bringing together an impressive collection of luxury, beauty, fashion, wellness, food, travel, pet, and lifestyle brands.
Celebrating more than two decades of creating unique gifting experiences around major entertainment events, DPA, founded by Nathalie Dubois, continues to distinguish itself by making the experience about much more than celebrity appearances. The intimate setting gives guests an opportunity to meet brand founders, learn the stories behind their products, and experience emerging and international brands firsthand.
One of the highlights this year was DPA founder Nathalie Dubois’ curated selection of French brands, showcasing the country’s distinctive approach to beauty and craftsmanship. Fragrance houses L’Entropiste and Betenoir offered guests an opportunity to discover sophisticated scents, while Masqly brought its own distinctive French beauty perspective to the suite.
DPA also highlighted Japanese craftsmanship through Nursery, presented in a Japanese-inspired setting. The brand’s CEO personally welcomed guests and shared the story behind the company, creating a more personal introduction to the products and their cultural inspiration.
Beauty, Fragrance & Self-Care
The beauty and wellness selections offered plenty to explore. Naked Sunday brought its focus to sun protection and skincare, while Blanco Endermologie Beverly Hills introduced guests to its beauty and body-care expertise. CHC Candles added an element of home fragrance, creating products designed to bring an inviting sensory experience into the home.
Sustainable Style & Eco-Friendly Living
Sustainability was another important theme throughout the suite. EcoPersona showcased eco-conscious fashion and accessories, including alpaca scarves, upcycled denim jackets, and pineapple-fiber tote bags, while supporting designers focused on sustainable and meaningful design.
Auli’I Polynesian Fine Jewelry presented its new collection featuring precious Tahitian pearls, bringing the beauty of French Polynesia into the DPA experience.
Mozi Wash offered another environmentally conscious discovery with its innovative laundry detergent and fabulous scents, demonstrating that everyday household products can combine practicality with a more enjoyable sensory experience.
A Taste of French Polynesia
Travel was also represented through The Bloody Mary’s Bora Bora Hotel, a new property scheduled to open October 1, and Le Taha’a by Pearl Resorts. The two resorts offered guests a glimpse into the turquoise waters, island lifestyle, and luxurious hospitality of French Polynesia.
Food & Beverage Discoveries
The suite also had plenty for foodies to discover. Haize & Honey served up delicious cookies while sharing the inspiring story behind its eating-disorder recovery mission. 28 Wishes brought ice cream to the experience, while Marcela’s Sweet Company offered decadent desserts.
Coffee lovers could discover Davos Coffee, while Waterloo added a refreshing beverage option. Moda Mocktails, a mother-and-daughter Armenian-owned beverage company, showcased its non-alcoholic drinks.
There was also a selection of specialty treats and beverages from Fat and Happy Beverages, including Ararat Akhtamar VSOP and Mark Sevouni chocolate bars, along with culinary offerings from private chefs Mathias and Julie and Oshri Hakak.
A Gift Suite for the Four-Legged Stars
DPA once again extended its gifting experience to pets with its specially curated DPA Hollywood Dog Bag. The collection featured an extensive assortment of pet products, including premium nutrition from Stella & Chewy’s, treats from Charlee Bear, Natoo Pet Foods, and 3 Dogs Bakery, toys from Jolly Pets, pet accessories from Loving Pets, Backyard Balcony, and BetterBone, as well as grooming products from PuppyFades by Homeboy and Earthbath.
The pet-focused initiative also included a charitable component, with one dog gift bag being donated to Hollywood Huskies for an auction benefiting huskies in need.
Giving Back
Charitable organizations have always been an important part of the DPA experience, and this year’s suite continued that tradition.
The Plumery was on hand representing its mission to care for abandoned, neglected, and abused parrots, bringing attention to the importance of providing these animals with protection, care, and a second chance.
Homeboy Industries, one of the organizations highlighted at the event, also brought awareness to its work supporting gang rehabilitation and re-entry.
The American Diabetes Association was additionally represented, highlighting its efforts in diabetes research, education, advocacy, and support.
Including these organizations alongside the participating brands added an important philanthropic element to the weekend, demonstrating how an entertainment-focused event can also provide visibility for meaningful causes and organizations working to make a difference.
Books, Lifestyle & More
The suite featured something for a variety of interests, from Black Château, promoting William Bernhardt’s Superman Wars, to Books That Make You, along with lifestyle and specialty brands including Fazit, Shabana Markar – The Mercy Queen, Homegirl Café, and others.
The event also incorporated charitable organizations, including Homeboy Industries, The Plumery, which supports abandoned and neglected parrots, and the American Diabetes Association, giving the experience a philanthropic dimension alongside the product discoveries.
Of course, a DPA event wouldn’t be complete without a few familiar Hollywood faces. Television nominees, performers, producers, entertainment executives, influencers, and media personalities attended throughout the weekend, with stars connected to shows including The Pitt, Abbott Elementary, Paradise, and The Beast in Me among those expected.
But ultimately, what made the 2026 DPA Pre-Awards Gift Suite memorable was the variety of products and the stories behind the brands. From French fragrances and Japanese-inspired beauty to Tahitian pearls, sustainable fashion, luxury travel, specialty foods, wellness products, and an impressive selection for pets, the suite offered guests the opportunity to discover brands they may not encounter in the traditional Hollywood gifting landscape.
DPA’s approach of bringing founders and products together in an intimate environment makes the experience feel less like simply receiving a gift and more like discovering something new—whether it’s a fragrance, skincare product, travel destination, sustainable accessory, gourmet treat, or something special for a beloved pet.
With more than 20 years of gifting experiences around the world, Nathalie Dubois and DPA continue to bring an international perspective to Hollywood’s awards-season events, connecting entertainment and lifestyle while shining a spotlight on both established and emerging brands.
The DPA Pre-Awards Gift Suite is not affiliated with or an official event of the Emmy® Awards or NBC.
