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Our successes in Hospitality and Agency have propelled us to use our marketing engine to launch our own in-house products and brands. We invest in people, concepts and entertainment that complement the VERSUS mission of creating culture and reflect our values and brand image.
Introducing Huggs! We specialize in wearable hangover remedies.
We make hangovers less miserable, we make Sundays less scary, and we are always here when you need a hugg.
The Hangover Hugg has already been a huge success, with thousands of hangovers cured. Hangover Hugg has received support from some of the most influential people in the world like Alix Earle, Rita Ora, Justin Anderson, and many more. Hangovers happen but they don’t have to last all day. We are excited for this journey together and can’t wait for you to see more coming very soon!
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Karma by Erwin Gomez:
Karma is the DC metropolitan area’s premiere salon and spa destination. With celebrity stylist and fashion pioneer Erwin Gomez as Creative Director, Karma has revolutionized the salon industry in DC. Boasting celebrity, politico and VIP clientele ranging from Hillary Clinton, Jennifer Hudson and actress Tina Fey, the salon was named the top salon in DC by Washingtonian Magazine.
Chiki Chiki Boom Boom:
Chiki Is revolutionizing the food system by impacting communities and the planet, while providing value added benefits to consumers that boost health and wellness. For 500 years, Chiki’s antioxidant recipe, made of botanicals & mountain alkaline water has been viewed as the fountain of youth by Its locals.
Sprinter:
In 2018, VERSUS Founder and CEO, Vinoda Basnayake invested in the film SPRINTER, partnering up with Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith as executive producers. The film premiered at the 2018 American Black Film Festival where it won awards for Best Narrative Feature, the Audience Award in the category Best Film and Best Director.
