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Oscars 2023: Behind the scenes in Hollywood's 'gifting suites'

Ahead of The Oscars, Business Daily goes behind the scenes of a celebrity gifting suite.

Before the ceremony and the parties, celebrities are often invited to hotel suites, usually close to where the awards ceremony will happen.

The rooms are filled with skincare products, makeup, jewellery, clothes, shoes, bags, you name it. Celebrities can take the gifts away for free - all companies want in return is a superstar endorsement.

Entertainment reporter KJ Matthews speaks to Nathalie Dubois who has been running these suites for almost 20 years.

We also hear from Nthenya Mwendwa, a designer from Kenya who's bracelet bag was recently chose by a celebrity at a gifting suite and worn on the red carpet. Hear what that photos and the exposure has done for her small business.

Listen to the full episode - search for Business Daily where you get your podcasts.

(Image: Sharon Stone at a gifting suite in Cannes: Credit: Nathalie Dubois)

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