economy
March 13, 2026
‘I’m wearing the tree fibre undies right now!’ An audience with the organisers of the Oscar goodie bags
Diamond watches, customisable pre-nups and five brands of marijuana are amongst the rich pickings for the starfluencers in line for acting honours. Our film critic gets a preview
TL;DR
- The official Oscars goodie bag was discontinued 20 years ago due to IRS taxation concerns.
- Gifting suites have replaced the official goodie bags, with luxury items offered to A-listers in hopes of social media promotion.
- Lash Fary of Distinctive Assets provides gift bags worth nearly $350,000 to nominees and the host, including items like custom prenup agreements and luxury travel.
- Nathalie Dubois of Dubois Pelin and Associates focuses on traditional luxury brands and requires in-person collection of gifts at exclusive hotel suites.
- Gifting crashers are a common issue for Dubois, with individuals attempting to impersonate stars or gain unauthorized access.
- Recipients are not obligated to promote the gifts, but social media exposure is the 'best case scenario' for the brands involved.
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