Veteran producer Debbie Durkin hosted her 18th annual ECOLUXE Luxury Lounge to benefit firefighters, LA Fire victims, and Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue Ranch (50 1c3 non-profit), at a private residence in heart of Beverly Hills. To celebrate Film’s biggest awards weekend, the exclusive day-time event featured a pop up photo shoot studio, “Creating New Memories” Heroes & Survivors Portraits w/ Celebrity Photographer David Christopher Lee, along with emerging brands in beauty & wellness, destination travels, sustainable brands, culinary creations by Chef Denise Smith, spirits, puppies available for adoption, and more surprises engaging memorable experiences alongside brand partners, philanthropists, nominees, celebrity and media VIP guests. (Cover Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images)
Celebrity Attendance
In attendance were:
- Esai Morales (Actor, Mission Impossible, Bad Boys, La Bamba)
- Lee Broda (Oscar Nominee, producer, actress, author)
- Kate Flannery (Actress, The Office, Night Court)
- Toks Olagundoye (Actress, FRASIER, Arcane on Netflix)
- Taleen Marie (Real Housewives of Dubai)
- Ray-Ray McCloud III (NFL Player, Atlanta Falcons)
- Spencer Garrett (HBO’s Winning Time, Emmy nominee)
- Kristos Andrews (Actor, Emmy winning)
- Celeste Fianna (Actress, Emmy winning)
- Michelle McBride (Actress)
- Christian Isaia (Actor, Shameless)
- Adam Croasdell (Monarch/Preacher/Reign/NCIS)
- Crystal Drew Manning (USA Olympic Triple Jump Athlete)


Participating Activations
- Fayah Athletics & Streetwear https://fayahathletics.com/
- UltraSculpt.org www.ultrasculpt.org
- Executive Chef Denise Smith https://genniebeecatering.com/los-angeles-genniebee-catering-about
- Reserva De La Torre Tequila https://delatorretequila.com/
- Practicality Skincare https://practicality-3828.myshopify.com/
- Ettitude Bamboo Bedding https://www.ettitude.com/
- SHOYU-X Foods: https://shoyu-x-foods.com
- Kini-sh https://kini-sh.com
- Drip IV Therapy https://dripivtherapy.com/
- Ellovi https://www.ellovi.com/
- Lima Concierge https://www.lima-concierge.com
- UpgradedFormulas.com https://www.upgradedformulas.com/
- 501c3 Partner: Marleys Mutts Dog Rescue Ranch https://www.marleysmutts.org/
- Celebrity Photographer: David Christopher Lee: https://www.dclee.net/
About ECOLUXE Luxury Lounge
Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE pre-Oscars Luxury Lounge celebrates Film’s biggest night, the Oscars, to benefit Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue non-profit, which represents a significant shift in how pre-awards events are conceptualized and executed. By seamlessly blending luxury experiences with purposeful brands and philanthropic initiatives, the event sets a new standard for meaningful celebrity engagements. It demonstrates that star power can be harnessed not just for entertainment, but as a force for positive change and awareness. The diverse gathering underscored the event’s unique ability to bridge different worlds under the banner of wellness and social responsibility. At the heart of our ECOLUXE experience there is always a carefully curated selection of brands that align with the event’s ethos of sustainability, purposeful living, and uplifting brands who make products that make peoples’ and pets’ lives better. As the entertainment industry increasingly prioritizes social responsibility and sustainability, events like our ECOLUXE LOUNGE serve as important catalysts for change. They provide a platform where influential figures can engage with eco-friendly brands and causes, potentially sparking trends that ripple through their vast networks of fans and followers. For more information, please visit: Instagram/TikTok: @producerdeb
