GBK Pre-Oscar Luxury Lounge in Beverly Hills on March 25th-26th, 2022- Preview for the Academy Awards
WHAT:
eBay & GBK Brand Bar Pre-Oscar Luxury Lounge
WHEN
Friday, March 25th
Saturday, March 26th
Please indicate what hour you will be coming by and which date- 11am-5pm
WHERE:
Beverly Wilshire
9500 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
2022 GBK Brand Bar is back to celebrate the Academy Awards with their ultra-exclusive Pre-Oscar Lounge at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel- The eBay & GBK Brand Bar Pre-Oscar Luxury Lounge!
Title Sponsor eBay will be gifting attendees luxury watches and handbags. GBK CEO Gavin Keilly will be welcoming nominees not only from the Oscars, but SAG, Golden Globe and GRAMMY Awards since this is their first lounge of the year.
WHAT: Since its inception, GBK Brand Bar has always been the most exclusive
celebrity lounge for major awards shows. With the sudden stop of all events during the pandemic, GBK quickly pivoted, shuttering GBK Productions and launching the GBK Brand Bar. During this time, a permanent, physical location opened at the Kimpton La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood, helping brands that would originally be showcased in gifting lounges continue to gain exposure even without lounges.
Now in March 2022, GBK Brand Bar is thrilled to announce they are
coming back to lead the way of celebrity lounges with the Pre-Oscar Lounge at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. The title sponsor of this year’s lounge is eBay, who will be gifting luxury handbags and watches to attendees. This will actually be an All Encompassing Pre-Oscar Gift Lounge as they have not held any other gift lounge this year due to COVID, so they will also be inviting SAG, Golden Globe and GRAMMY Nominees. To Honor the Celebrities for all the good work they have done over the year, and bring joy to many of us that decided to stay at home and be entertained by watching TV.
With a 26-year heritage in high-value goods, eBay is the original luxury enthusiast marketplace, connecting 147 million buyers and 17 million sellers all over the world, and offering Authenticity Guarantee – its authentication service that vets and verifies inventory to ensure a trusted experience. As part of the coveted gift package, eBay will be gifting various luxury goods available on the platform from top-tier brands like Oris, Montblanc, Tag Heuer timepieces to Balenciaga backpacks, Saint Laurent clutches, and Bottega Veneta handbags – all authenticated through eBay’s expanding Authenticity Guarantee service.
GBK Brand Bar is the first gifting company to give to charities. They have hosted over 100 non-profit organizations at our lounges, to educate attendees about their cause, and to raise funds to further their work. GBK has donated or raised over $10 million in products and services since 2002. This year guests will be invited to participate in a private retail activation and personalized closet clean out program in support of the American Red Cross to benefit Ukraine.
WHO: OSCAR , Golden Globe, SAG, and Nominees and Presenters
WHERE: Beverly Wilshire Hotel 9500 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90210
WHEN: Friday and Saturday, March 25th and 26th
CONTACT: Jen Betts, Innovative PR [email protected]
Today’s best brands align themselves with GBK’s celebrity events to get their products into the hands of some of the most recognizable names in the entertainment industry. GBK has taken part in high profile events and pre-parties prior to the Academy Awards, Emmys, Golden Globes, Grammys, MTV Movie Awards, Teen Choice Awards, BET Awards, Sundance Film Festival, New York Food & Wine, Art Basel, Cannes Film Festival and Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as well as celebrity golf tournaments and charity galas. GBK now operates and curates a high-end, bespoke general & gift store concept exclusively at the Kimpton La Peer Hotel in the heart of West Hollywood.
GENERAL KEY TALKING POINTS
eBay & GBK Brand Bar Pre-Oscar Luxury Lounge
What
With a 26-year heritage in high-value goods, eBay is the original luxury enthusiast marketplace, connecting 147 million buyers and 17 million sellers all over the world, and offering Authenticity Guarantee – its authentication service that vets and verifies inventory to ensure a trusted experience. On March 25th and 26th, eBay will be hosting the eBay & GBK Brand Bar Pre-Oscar Luxury Lounge at Beverly Hills Wilshire Hotel rose garden. Guests will be invited to participate in a private retail activation and personalized closet clean out program in support of the American Red Cross to benefit Ukraine.As part of the coveted gift package at the annual Pre- Oscar Luxury Lounge & GBK brand bar, eBay will be gifting various luxury goods available on the platform from top-tier brands like Oris, Montblanc, Tag Heuer timepieces to Balenciaga backpacks, Saint Laurent clutches, and Bottega Veneta handbags – all authenticated through eBay’s expanding Authenticity Guarantee service.
Who
Dates
eBay Pre-Oscar Luxury Lounge & GBK Brand Bar | March 25th & 26th, 2022
The 94th Academy Awards | March 27th, 2022
Location
Beverly Hills Wilshire Hotel – Rose Garden
Non-Profit Partners
Supporting the American Red Cross to benefit Ukraine with food, housing, and medical attention
Products
Watches
Oris Big Crown ProPilot (retail value: $1,850)
NOMOS GlashutteTangente Duo Manual (retail value: ~$1,400)
Handbags
Bottega Veneta Green Woven Leather Tote Bag (retail value: ~$3,700)
Saint Laurent Matelasse Leather Monogram Pouch (retail value: $845 )
Trips
FIJI – Raiwasa Private Resort Gold VIP Package – 2 Day stay for 4 adults (retail value: $8,600 value)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – Casa de Campo Resorts & Villas – Two night stay for 2 in an Elite Room with 4-passenger golf cart, daily breakfast for 2, $200 Resort Credit good at Resort restaurants, the Spa and select shops (retail value: $2,500)
TURKS & CAICOS – Sail Rock Resort: A Four Night Stay in a Private Villa, with breakfast included. $10,000
A local Staycay at the La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood. ~ $1,000