Arts & Culture Gifting Suites

The Gifting Lounge by GBK Productions for the 2011 Sundance Film Festival

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The Gifting Lounge by GBK Productions was an impressive display for the Sundance goers in Park City, Utah. Eight vendors brought their best and newest products to share with the stars and film makers, while an open bar and hors devours table kept the A-list talent happy.

The crossed-legged Yoga Chair by Suskansana was a crowd favorite. The contoured lines of the chair made it very stylish, and the way that it supports and conforms to you as you sit is delightful. Suskansana is out of California, but you can also check out their website at www.sukhasana.com.

The skin care line that was gifting was GLYMED Plus. Their extensive line for men, women, and dogs is out of Spanish Fork, Utah, but is no stranger to the stars. GLYMED Plus gifting bag featured an Anti-Aging cleanser, Ultra-Hydro Gel, and a Peptide cream. The mens care package included deluxe shaving cream and sunscreen products. You can find their products at www.glymedplus.com.

The new AUDYSSEY Audio Dock was the finest technology in the room. The sleek shape of the dock makes it a perfect accessory to any room of the house, and now the top-notch technology that is already being used in IMAX theatres and Landrover stero systmes is available to all. This device allows you to use your iPhone to play music, while answering a call. It also allows you to text while syncing music, and you can even use the dock for Skype! THe audi dock is available for $399.00 and you can purchase it at www.audyssey.com.

Christie Communications was at the GBK Gifting Suite to showcase their amazing products they represent, but also to spread the word of peace. Christie Communications represents local companies from Los Angeles such as Karoun Cheese, PRE Probiaotic, and Z Sweet, as well as world wide companiees who want to make a difference. They provide “Effective Ethical Communication Worldwide Services” which encourage comapnies  and celebrities to use their brand for a good purpose and give back to the world when they can. You can check out other great brands the Christie Communications represents and projects they are involved in at www.christiecomm.com.

RivitaLash was also at the GBK Suite doting upon the Sundance crowd. The company was started by Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff, when his wife, Gayle, suffered from breast cancer.  Due to chemotherapy treatments Gayle had a hard time growing her lashes and thick hair back, and Dr. Brinkenhoff wanted to help. The company now has the RivtaLash, as well as RivtaLash Mascara, and their newest product is a RivitaLash for the eyebrows and hair. These products are 100% safe and can not harm your eyes in any way. You can purchase the RevitaLash for around $150.00, the Mascara for $24.00, the brow for $110.00, and the hair products for about $180.00. They can be found at www.RivitaLash.com.

Shaan Honq’s SH-RD hair care line was also a celebrity favorite. The new line will not be sold until Spring on 2011, but the light and crisp smell of the product is worth waiting for! The product will range from $20.00 to $32.00 depending on the size of the bottle, and will be available in shampoo, conditioner, and a hair mask for deep penetration. Creed Bratton, from The Office seemed delighted with the product, and if you want to grab some, keep your eyes open for it this Spring.

Puma brought an array of watches to gift, including their most popular Cardiac Watch, which comes with a chest strap that helps you count calories. They also feeatured their Sly fit, which has a sideways clock on the inside of your wrist, so you don’t have to turn your arm to tell the time. The Sly was modeled after racecar driving watches, and looks exceptionally unique on the wrist. To check out these styles and other latest trends visit the Puma website at www.puma.com.

The artist booth that made quite a splash was The Indiexhibit. Artist from all different genres got together and collaborated their work, and show at different events, such as the Golden Globes and Sundance. There are about 200 artists that connected through Facebook that show their work ranging from jewelry to watercolors. Their collaboratrive website is in progress, but you can check out their projects and the charities they are involved with at www.theindiExhibit.com.

The Lena Erziak handbags were the Belle of the Sundance Ball. Handbags ranging from $400 to $1,700 decorated the wall and the inventive designs made them instant celebrity favorites. The Lena Erziak handbags feature inside hooks for help with organization and the inside is lined with leather to make searching for your lip gloss a little bit more luxurious. Their gifting bags included a large leather keychain and a business card holder that are sure to be seen around town. These fabulous bags can be seen in stores and boutiques from LA to New York, but you can also place an order online at www.lenaerziak.com.

Celebrities included Taylor Armstrong- Real Housewives Beverly Hills, Jeremy Ray Valdez, America Ferrera- Ugly Betty, Chaske Spencer- Twilght (New Moon/Eclipse), Creed Bratton, Michael Vartan- Alias, Eliza Dushku- Dollhouse, Rick Fox, One Republic, James Kyson Lee- Hero’s, Richard Kline, Kevin Sorbo- Hercules, Olivia Crococchia, Tim Daly- Private Practice and more.

GBK Productions put on quite a show for the Sundance Film Festival attendeees, and impressed the crowds with the atmosphere they created at the new Montage Hotel in Deer Valley. GBK created a personal yet indulgent ambiance that showcased the finest products and entertained the finest of guests.

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Brittany Reimann