Beverly Hills, CA — March 13, 2026 – Veteran producer Debbie Durkin hosted her 19th Annual ECOLUXE Pre-Oscars Luxury Lounge on Friday, March 13th, at a private residence in Beverly Hills, benefiting Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue. The invitation-only daytime event celebrated Academy Awards weekend with celebrity guests, media VIPs, philanthropists, and brand partners enjoying curated experiences across beauty, wellness, fashion, sustainable lifestyle brands, and culinary tastings — all while supporting rescue dogs available for adoption. (Cover Photo credit: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin)
Guests participated in a pop-up portrait studio with celebrity photographer David Christopher Lee, while culinary highlights included elevated Japanese cuisine by Asakura, prepared by Owner Makoto Okamoto and Sous Chef Masaki Ishiba, alongside matcha beverages and pastries from 85°C Bakery Cafe.
Fashion and lifestyle activations featured Fayah Athletics, showcasing designer sunglasses, menswear, and the debut of its FAYAH x ADURA Apparel men’s and women’s luxury golfwear and faux fur jackets, while Pet Couture by Minky Couture presented its luxury collection of plush pet beds and vests in a portrait installation with adoptable rescue dogs and puppies.
Guests enjoyed tastings from 7 Deseos Mezcal and Don Felix Tequila, along with cocktails from Above Board Liqueurs, alcohol-free functional cocktails by Tipsy AF. Additional featured brands included Cass Candles CHC.
VIP gift bags featured wellness and lifestyle products from TIDL Sport, founded by Conor McGregor, Everyday Dose, Marcy’s Pet Kitchen, and information from Idyllwild Arts Academy.
The annual ECOLUXE lounge continues to spotlight conscious luxury, emerging brands, and philanthropy during Hollywood’s biggest awards weekend while helping connect rescue dogs with loving homes.
The 19th Annual ECOLUXE Pre-Oscars Luxury Lounge brought out an impressive roster of talent, all gathering to support Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue in style. Attendees included Jillian Bell (Actress, Comedian, SNL), Obba Babatunde (Actor, Emmy Winner), Lawrence Zarian (The Kelly Clarkson Show) and Gregory Zarian (TV Personality/ Hosts, Lifestyle Experts), Porscha Coleman (BET’s Divorced Sistas), Najee De-Tiege (Nickelodeon’s Power Ranger Samurai, The Bay), Joseph Gatt (Game of Thrones, Dumbo, Star Trek into Darkness), Michael Hillberg (Actor), Juju Brener (Actress, Hocus Pocus 2, Guns & Moses) , Shirly Brener (Actress), Mila Brener (Actress Guns & Moses), Madison Brodsky (TV Personality, Host), Matt Vanderbeek (Former NFL Pro, Indiana Colts, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins) and Kentaro Kameyama ( Project Runway winner Season 16)
About ECOLUXE Luxury Lounge
Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE pre-Oscars Luxury Lounge celebrates Film’s biggest night, the Oscars, to benefit Wagmor Pets 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, social responsibility and pop culture. 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 community 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
