January 3 and 4, 2020, GBK Productions and the Kimpton La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood threw a swanky celebrity gifting lounge honoring the 2020 Golden Globe Awards. KITI Contributor Rachel Ganz was on site to cover the event. CEO Gavin Kelly’s luxury lifestyle gifting and special events company GBK  was established in 2000 and is known for its success in entertainment marketing integration with luxury consumer products , non-profit industries and charity foundations. This year’s on site charity was ‘Educating Young Minds” and lively musical entertainment was provided by Jes Danz & Roxcizzle.

Elite guests and selected media who attended this year’s GBK Luxury Lounge were lavished with the season’s most popular and desired items in beauty and healthcare, exclusive resorts and exotic travel, chic clothing and jewelry, high-end tech gadgets, creamy chocolate, handmade vodka, tasty gelato and more.

Some of the celebrities and Golden Globe Nominees that stopped by were :

• Ashley Greene (Bombshell)

• Michael Madsen & Mike Moh (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)

• Bruce Dern

• Trace Lysette (Hustlers)

• M. Emmet Walsh & K Callan (Knives Out) 

• Tzi Ma (The Farewell)

• Katherine Narducci (The Irishman)  

• James Tupper (The Morning Show)

• Josh Stramberg (The Loudest Voice)

• Blake Ellis (Unbelievable)

• Joel Johnstone & Matilda Szydagis (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel)

Sponsors and vendors who supported the event and offered their goods, services and experiences to the invited stars and celebrated personalities included:

AKA Cosmetic Another Name for Beauty
Ashley Kirk founded AKA Cosmetic to develop a scientific skincare system for all people--of all genders, ages and backgrounds. They are gifting My Lips Plump Serum and My Lashes Length & Fill Serum.

Basic Vodka
American made, six-times distilled, gluten-free vodka

Dermafirm
Dermafirm believes optimal skincare comes from applying scientific innovation to nature’ s purest ingredients. BIOTOC is professional anti-aging skin care and M&O is hair growth promoting ampoule.

Genius
Genius pipe is the ultimate smoking accessory for a modern cannabis user.

Glen Ivy Hot Springs
Southern California’s leading wellness destination, Glen Ivy Hot Springs offered guests a complete spa retreat for two, including spa services, a poolside cabana, lunch and admission. Glen Ivy’s skincare partner, [comfort zone] contributed a Tranquillity Candle, Tranquillity Oil, Hydramemory Eye Gel, Party-Ready Mask and De-Stress Mask. Glen Ivy is also offering celebrities mini [comfort zone] Tranquillity Pro Sleep Ritual massages during the event to feel red-carpet ready. 

Go Easel
Goeasel is created to enhance your painting experience, designed to make painting easier and enjoyable. It is an easel, a water basin, and brush holder all in one.

Harmony Proteins
Harmony Proteins Beauty Collagen Water offered celebrities the chance to enjoy the health & beauty benefits of collagen peptides in a convenient, on-the-go package.

Hestan Vineyards
Hestan Vineyards — a family-owned estate on the eastern slopes of the Napa Valley with a carefully-tended 110 acres blanketed with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec — presented award-winning, limited-release wines under the Hestan, Meyer and Stephanie labels.

iiRcadeii 
is a connected arcade gaming platform that brings the “entire arcade” and its immersive arcade gaming experiences to your home.

La Boulisterie
La Boulisterie Los Angeles presented a new concept from the French Riviera that included a unique and social ball based experience!

Miyoko’s Creamery
Miyoko’s crafts revolutionary cheese and butter from nuts, legumes, and plants. Made with traditional creamery cultures, age-old cheesemaking techniques, and modern technology.

Nature Bright Company
Nature Bright Company has dedicated solely to helping people live better with light therapy. They are committed to enhancing your mood with light therapy, not medicine. Bright Light. Brighter Future.

New England Hemp Farm
New England Hemp Farm is a family owned, Connecticut based CBD company offering a variety of high quality CBD products: Tinctures, Topicals, Edibles, Pet Relief ore.

Sailrock Resort
Sailrock Resort is Turks & Caicos Premier Luxury Resort and we’re gifting a 2-night stay in our luxurious Ocean-View Suite.

Secret Knock
Elite VIP access to Secret Knock ($3,000 Per Ticket Value)forbes/Inc/Entrepreneur top rated event for business icons and thought leaders.

Silent Mode
Celebrities were presented with the power of rest, with an on-the-go stress relief toolkit.

The Super Dentists
The Super Dentists provided whitening, adult SonicCare, Super Toothbrush® Collector’s Edition for kids and more!)

Trico Field
This Japanese children’s wear brand shared its playful, timeless and unisex styles in the gift bags.

Yowie Surprise Inside Chocolate
Yowie makes learning about eco- conservation FUN and will be gifting all 3 of our surprise-inside confectionary: Yowie Chocolate Eggs, Yowie Bites and Yowie Gummies.

ZuZu Kim
ZuZu Kim produces The Couture Bow Tie for people and pets, and are handmade in New York City.

West Coast Firepits
Specialists in custom spherical fire pits and fire bowls offered the guests “Golden Tickets” valued at $2400, plus gift cards.