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Inside Debbie Durkin’s 18th Annual ECOLUXE Festival During Emmys Week

by Lauren Goldenberg September 15, 2025
by Lauren Goldenberg September 15, 2025 0 comments
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Producer Debbie Durkin once again treated LA insiders to the star treatment for her 18th annual ECOLUXE Endless Summer Festival, an invitation-only celebration that has become one of the hottest tickets during awards season.

As LA counted down to the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, the event welcomed a curated crowd of television nominees, Olympic legends, pro athletes, and A-list tastemakers from the film and entertainment industries.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Juju Brener, Shirly Brener, and Mila Brener attend the ECOLUXE pre-Emmys lounge on September 12, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Lounge)

The curated guest list included Moriah Brown, Obba Babatundé, Juju Brener, Mila Brener, Shirly Brener, Jasmine Davis, Nadège August, Michelle McBride and Kristos Andrews, Cameron Fife, Sujata Day, Brandi Vanderbeek and Matt Vanderbeek, Sebastian Siegel, Skully Brandon, Great Ezihie, Obba Babatundé, Marc Anthony Nicolas, Wille Gault, and Jarrod Bunch.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Cameron Fife and Sujata Day attend the ECOLUXE pre-Emmys lounge on September 12, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Lounge)

An Event to Remember

Guests entered a private residence in Beverly Hills, posing for pics from Getty Images, as well as celebrity photographer David Christopher Lee, before checking out Man Labs Skincare, wellness activations from dermaFIT, Trifecta Red Light Therapy Bed, Lumara Systems, and Bioharmonic Technologies — as well as women’s fashions from celebrity designer Nikki Lund and ettitude luxury bamboo bedding.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Lauren Goldenberg attends the ECOLUXE pre-Emmys lounge on September 12, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Lounge)

Guests savored artisan foods, Southern sweets from Anita’s Kitchen Co., while sipping on cocktails, wine tastings, and mocktails.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Skully Brandon attends the ECOLUXE pre-Emmys lounge on September 12, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Lounge)

And they walked away with a signature gift bag curated by RevealU GOLDLUXE Skin & Hair Care, Amino Innovations, and Fayah Eyewear, soon to be launching at Milan Fashion Week.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Brandi Vanderbeek and Matt Vanderbeek attend the ECOLUXE pre-Emmys lounge on September 12, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Lounge)

A Taste of the South Meets Sunset Sips

Guests checked out southern sweets in the form of cupcakes from Anita’s Kitchen Co., while sipping curated wine tastings, signature cocktails, and summer-fresh mocktails as the sounds of DJ Pazy kicked up the tunes.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Sebastian Siegel attends the ECOLUXE pre-Emmys lounge on September 12, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Lounge)

The floral design spotted at the entrance was by Leslie Monroy.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Nadege August attends the ECOLUXE pre-Emmys lounge on September 12, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Lounge)

Puppies, Purpose, and the Power of Community

Beyond the glamour and gifting, the heart of the festival remained its philanthropic pulse. Continuing a beloved Emmy Week tradition, the event partnered with Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue Ranch, bringing adoptable puppies and dogs on-site. Attendees cuddled with the adorable rescues.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Mila Brener and Juju Brener attend the ECOLUXE pre-Emmys lounge on September 12, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Lounge)

Thanks again to Debbie Durkin for creating one of the signature events to celebrate Emmy weekend!

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 12: Michelle McBride and Kristos Andrews attend the ECOLUXE pre-Emmys lounge on September 12, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Debbie Durkin’s ECOLUXE Lounge)

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Lauren Goldenberg

Lauren Goldenberg is an award-winning, Streamy-nominated writer, content creator and marketing exec in Silicon Valley. From working on GOSSIP GIRL, CHUCK and THE GOOD WIFE — to traveling around the globe covering art, culture, fashion, and luxury trends, she is always on the go. She also creates digital strategies for some of the biggest brands across tech, hospitality, luxury, finance, fashion, automotive and other verticals.

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