eBay & GBK Brand Bar Luxury Event

Award shows come and go in Los Angeles but the companies that participate in the gift lounges prior, are hopeful that their inclusion in these high-profile events will have a lasting impact.

Gavin Keilly, founder of GBK Brand Bar, has made a name for himself… and not just by producing LA’s most talked about Emmy events, but for his generosity in giving back. This year’s eBay & GBK Brand Bar Emmy event benefited Covenant House California, a nonprofit organization providing shelter for 18 to 24-year-old homeless youths, and Worthy of Love, a nonprofit organization that provides all-expense paid birthday parties for children and families facing homelessness in the Los Angeles and Houston areas.

Here’s a peek at some of the items the guests experienced at the recent two-day event that took place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel:

Owners of 99 Generations were on hand, turning art into products using AI.

Nicole Sassaman brought her carefully curated selection of home goods.

Mander by Karn showed off their fashionable men’s ties and custom suits.

Lush Africa Safaris wowed guests with their luxury safaris to either Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya or Uganda.

Hitch introduced the first water bottle with a hidden, removeable, barista-approved cup.

Schwank Grills showed off their portable gas infrared grill.

SalaHime gifted their human skin cell infused skincare.

Davi showcased silk and satin artist-drawn pillowcases.

El Cristiano pleased palates with their premium tequila from the Highlands of Jalisco.

Other favorites included…

Cannabis-infused sparkling water from Calexo, delicious sandwiches from Ike’s, plant-based bacon from Umaro, micro-batch coffee from Quenn Anne Roasters and plant-based hydration beverages from Thin Energy Hydration.

This year’s Emmy event included over $60K worth of gifts and Emmy presenter Angela Bassett, Emmy winners Christian Minkler and Ryan Collins (White Lotus) and Emmy nominee Chis McDonald were just a few of the celebrities in attendance.