At the Oscars, not only the winners take home awards; the nominees also receive lavish gift bags filled with luxurious items. This year’s Academy Awards are no exception, with a swag package worth a staggering $178,000. Nominees such as Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, and Emma Stone will be treated to an array of high-end surprises in their “Everybody Wins” gift bags from Distinctive Assets.
The most expensive offering in the gift bag is a three-night trip to Chalet Zermatt Peak, a luxurious ski chalet nestled in the Swiss mountains, valued at approximately $50,000. Other vacations included in the gift bag are visits to the Golden Door spa in San Marco, Calif., with an average nightly rate of around $1,800, and a three-night stay in a luxury villa at Saint-Barth Paradise, where a weeklong trip can cost between $14,000 and $80,000.
Celebrity Treatments and Services
In addition to glamorous getaways, nominees like Cillian Murphy and Da’Vine Joy Randolph will be treated to a private performance by celebrity mentalist Carl Christman and remodeling project management services from Maison Construction. Acting and directing nominees such as America Ferrera and Jodie Foster will also receive plenty of swag in the fashion and beauty departments.
The gift bag includes items like an Elboque shearling bag ($311), a Bagceit handbag holder ($55), Jambys shorts ($38), and a bundle of Miage skincare products ($516). Clean beauty items from Danucera, such as the award-winning Cerabalm ($55) and the D22 Tonic ($88), along with Goodal Green Tangerine Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum ($20) and Kenra Platinum Blow-Dry Spray ($34) are also included.
Skincare and Beauty Products
For skincare enthusiasts, the gift bag features a trio of products from Instytutum: the Flawless Pads ($95), Hydrafusion 4D HA Water Burst Cream ($87), and Fancy Match Lip Gloss ($44). Nominees will also receive a microneedling session from Cynosure and a Helight Sleep device ($139) powered by red light therapy, ensuring that their skin is red carpet-ready and they get a good night’s sleep after the Oscars.
On the more affordable side, items like a 50th anniversary Rubik’s Cube ($13) and a sampling of Poppi prebiotic soda ($30) are mixed in with the more expensive gifts. However, there is a downside to receiving all these treats – the items are considered taxable income, which means that the stars will have to pay taxes on these gifts if they wish to indulge in the luxuries.
The gift bags at the Oscars are a symbol of extravagance and luxury, filled with high-end items and experiences that only a select few can enjoy. Despite the tax implications, the nominees are sure to appreciate the thought and effort put into creating these exclusive gift bags.
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