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WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE FOR THE VEGAS KINGDOMS OF M&M’S AND HERSHEY’S, THE HOLIDAYS MEAN ESCALATING THE BATTLE FOR CHOCOLATE DOMINION. BY SARAH FELDBERG
Las Vegas is often dubbed an adult playground, a place to indulge grown-up desires and partake in an array of not-safe-for-home vices. But nestled on the Strip is a pair of chocolatedipped attractions where the only true sin would be sticking to your diet. M&M’s World and
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Hershey’s Chocolate World are rival cocoa kingdoms that compete to satisfy sweet tooths with Wonka-worthy wonders like a 62-foot wall of melt-in-your-mouth M&M’s and an 800-pound model of the Statue of Liberty carved entirely from Hershey’s milk chocolate.
“Yes, there’s a little bit of competitive spirit,” says Hershey’s Chocolate World store manager Cindy Wix Ingling of M&M’s, located almost directly across Las Vegas Boulevard. And during the holiday rush, that competitive spirit ticks up a notch as both chocolate behemoths go big to get
shoppers in the door. At M&M’s World, a seasonal pop-up shop features ugly Christmas sweaters, candy-filled ornaments, and limitededition white peppermint M&M’s. Meanwhile, the Hershey’s flagship stocks up on limited-edition candycane Kisses and Vegas-only
apparel, and the in-house bakeshop serves Stripexclusive sweets made by local landmark Freed’s Bakery alongside decadent indulgences like chocolatecovered bacon and fromscratch s’mores. When chocolate giants battle for Strip supremacy, the real winner is us.
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Cuckoo for cocoa! Add to these sweet images an Empire State Building made of 1,800 Hershey’s milk chocolate bars and a 62-foot wall of M&M’s, and you have a fairly accurate representation of the city’s best chocolate rivalry. The diet starts in 2017.
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You can’t be everywhere on New Year’s Eve. This year, new venues and new residencies mean you can spread out the holiday happiness.
48 // FANTASTICO! How to top last year? For Venetian’s extravagant Ultimo, a virtual trip around the world!
50 // INDUSTRIAL EVOLUTION A new show at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art shows 19th-century Europe through the eyes of its artists.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL (SAWAYA, MORIMOTO); BY ANTHONY MAIR (PENICILLIN)
A new class of antibiotic: the Penicillin at The Dorsey.
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Your limbs don’t bend this way either? Leave this move to the UFC professionals.
Television’s favorite Iron Chef has (finally!) landed in Las Vegas.
54 // MIXED MARTIAL METAMORPHOSIS Wham-bam goes glam, with the UFC’s new roster of Hollywood owners.
56 // GETTING TOAST-Y Don’t miss these spirited holiday cocktails in some of the Strip’s best lounges.
58 // SUGAR SLAM! Today tennis, modeling, diplomacy, and chocolate for Maria Sharapova. Tomorrow, the world!
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60 // SCENE: THE GUIDE The best of Las Vegas dining, drinking, culture, and clubs.
STYLE 67 // UNDER THE SURFACE Escada folds four decades of heritage into a modern resort collection that shimmers in shades of water, sun, and sand.
70 // GLAM, BAM! Italian luxury house Ferragamo’s third boutique opens on the Strip, with a pair of Vegas exclusives.
72 // ART NOUV-EAU These gallery-worthy perfume bottles were meant to be on display.
74 // RETRO FORWARD Katie O’Neill’s secret wardrobe source? A downtown vintage décor store.
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76 // LET’S HAVE A PARADE! Macy’s celebrates its 90th Thanksgiving Day spectacle with a fancy Rizzoli tome and in-store events from coast to coast.
77 // THEN AND NOW! All-American brand Guess honors both past and future in two new collections.
Jacket ($1,195) and sweater ($575), Emporio Armani. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-650-5200; armani.com. Pant ($450) and sneaker ($595), Burberry. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-731-0650; burberry.com. 45mm white sport watch, 40Nine ($49). 5016 Schuster St., 702-7366006; 40nine.com
78 // SAVING FACE A groundbreaking new treatment makes the dreaded double chin a thing of the past.
79 // HOLY GRAIL TIMEPIECES What makes a watch immortal? These bold pieces have the answer.
80 // STYLE: THE GUIDE
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FEATURES 84 // INSTA-VEGAS! Enterprising bloggers are stealing the scene this season with snaps that mean serious business.
92 // FORCES OF NATURE The giddy days of ski bunnies in neon hues are giving way to a modern mood on the slopes. Call it the new cold-mountain chic.
100 // INTO THE WOODS The latest fine jewelry collections set an enchanted scene of shimmering flora and fauna.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF CRAWFORD; BACKGROUND PHOTOGRAPHY BY GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO
Custom designed 14k white-gold, Tahitian Keshi black pearl, and round brilliant diamond necklace, Jorge Adeler ($14,680). jorgeadeler.com. 18k white-gold, diamond, and cultured pearl Pluie de Camelia brooch, Chanel Fine Jewelry (price on request). Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3532; chanel.com. White-gold and champagne diamond Dragonfly ring, Lalique ($24,000). The Shops at Crystals, 702-507-2375; lalique.com
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This grand double floating staircase takes you up to the terrace at RH Las Vegas. Feels like a mansion, functions as a design studio.
105 // THE BIRTH OF THE MODERN You’ll want to move in to the new RH Las Vegas, The Gallery at Tivoli Village—and that nicely aligns with CEO Gary Friedman’s vision.
LIVING LAS VEGAS 116 // HOW SUITE IT IS Vegas’s sexist septuagenarian (hotel, that is) shows how it’s done.
108 // ASIA CALLING The city’s first new-build hotel casino in six years, Lucky Dragon moves Chinatown to the Strip’s North End.
109 // LEGO LOCO! Found: the perfect man. Leaning in, listening to your secrets, not talking back… and comes in delightful primary colors.
110 // GOING UP! Where do the city’s top real estate brokers see the market going next year? In a word, higher.
112 // SPACE: THE GUIDE The best of Las Vegas home décor, hotels, and real estate.
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#THEVEGASEDIT In the last month, I’ve been massaged with candlewax; eaten my weight in vegan meat; gone on what I thought was a comprehensive oyster happy hour tour (there’s more work to be done!), detoxed in a hyperbaric chamber, and did upside down yoga as part of #thevegasedit, our new page on vegasmagazine.com. Want me to try something and give you the inside scoop? Email me at thevegasedit@ greengale.com. Your ideas (for which you’ll get credit!) could inspire what we cover in the magazine and on our site.
Recently I attended a lecture at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art entitled “Town and Country: Painting and Modernity from Realism to Expressionism,” given by Claire C. Whitner, assistant director of curatorial affairs and senior curator of collections for the Davis Museum at Wellesley College. The show, which examines how artists depicted 19th century Europe’s rural and urban areas during great social, economic, and artistic change, is fascinating in its own right
(read more about it on page 50). But to my surprise, Whitner observed that Las Vegas seems a particularly apt location in which to stage an exhibition about the rise of the modern city. Vegas is “a place that has not only been upheld as the quintessential postmodern city since the 1970s, but has continued to serve as the lens through which to theorize the changing international urban landscapes in the 21st century,” she pointed out. Always evolving, reinterpreting, and reinventing, Vegas offers new interpretations “of how spectacle and visual primacy continue to be components of the urban experience.” It’s almost too perfect, she rightly pointed out, that our micro-
Paris, Venice, and even New York City are inscribed within Las Vegas. This is why I live in and love Las Vegas. Sure, we push the limits of architecture, fashion, and often, good taste. But in many ways, that makes us a testing ground for urban change. We’re the runway to realway of urban planning. In the pages of our #Insta-Vegas cover story (page 84), we offer you that lens Whitner mentioned, quite literally, through which to see our changing city, through our characters, our landscape, our fashion, our unique aesthetic. Happy Holidays,
ANDREA BENNETT
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CLOCKWISE: Elaine Wynn, Sophia Song, and I caught up before Jenna Morton’s birthday party hosted by Michael Morton at their beautiful home in The Ridges (passed White Castle sliders...genius!); I served on the hosting committee for the opening of RH Las Vegas (the dress is from Patina Décor), and met up there with RH CEO Gary Friedman; one of the women I admire most in our community, Rose McKinney-James, was the keynote speaker at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open’s sixth annual Kick Off Your Heels Luncheon.
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He may rule his kitchens (and television!) with an iron hand, but Gordon Ramsay was all smiles at our editor-publisher dinner in honor of his cover on our Men’s Issue; Ramsay posed with all his fans at our intimate dinner. Shown here with Ramsay and me: Darcy Barajas, Shahn Douglas, Veronica Kistner, and Julie Cane.
us wrong, is still our bread and butter) to a real hometown destination. As the NHL approved our expansion franchise, perhaps hockey investor Daniel Negreanu (who also happens to be the number-one-earning player in pro poker) said it best in an interview with Vegas: “Las Vegas is basically a city of displaced souls, and this will bring us together.” As our city diversifies, Vegas magazine is also switching things up to reflect the speed of these changes. We’re putting more and more original content online, giving you more insider access, and inviting you to be part of our hometown community. We can’t wait to share the year ahead. Best,
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BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS LETTER, one of the biggest mysteries of our year might have been solved: What to call our new NHL team? Plus, will the Oakland Raiders move to a stadium that the Nevada Legislature approved to house NFL? We’ll find out about that too. Meanwhile, while there have been significant changes in UFC after its sale to WME-IMG, its Las Vegas HQ continues to grow UFC into the mainstream and massively popular sport it now is. But all the news isn’t on the sports front. Green Valley Ranch celebrates 15 years of luxury in Vegas by doing a grand renovation; there are exciting new dining venues opening in Cosmopolitan, Venetian, MGM Grand—and elsewhere on and off the Strip. What does all this change mean? In short, we’re diversifying our city from a Strip-focused, gaming-centric tourist destination (which, don’t get
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Robert Kachelriess has represented Las Vegas in Thrillist for the past three years. He has also worked as the managing editor for Vegas2LA magazine and is a news producer for KVVU Fox5 in Las Vegas. For this issue of Vegas, he wrote about goings-on and getting your drink on around town.
Over the course of her career, Betsy F. Perry has worked with Michael Bloomberg, Rupert Murdoch, Helen Gurley Brown, and Michael Milken. She started at Harper’s Bazaar, has held senior positions at Cosmopolitan and Premiere, and has been on both sides of the camera as a Fox producer, movie critic, and Star Magazine gossip columnist. She wrote this issue’s Style story on Escada’s 2017 resort collection.
Matt Kelemen has covered music, film, architecture, and design over the course of his career, and for the last decade, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which he writes about in this issue.
Photographer Emily Wilson shot our spotlight on Katie O’Neill and Patina Décor. Her current clients include The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Black Mountain Institute, and Trinity Haven Development. She is currently working on a personal project on Nevada agriculture and the Las Vegas chefs who source ingredients from within the state.
Go-to cocktail spot: The Barrymore at the Royal Resort. I always have a hard time choosing between a Manhattan and an old-fashioned. The Barrymore cocktail solves that problem since it’s like a combination of both, fueled with Gentleman Jack and flavored with orange marmalade. Insider Vegas venue tip: I love what they’ve done with T-Mobile Arena. It’s the best large-scale venue in the country. If you’re stuck for tickets, see if admission is available for Hyde Lounge. It’s like watching the show from a nightclub in the back of the arena. The view is distant but face it, you were going to watch most of it on the big screens anyway.
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Behind the story: When you sit home wearing sweats, it’s great fun to think about all the pretty clothes you’re writing about. I especially loved the names of colors— Mimosa yellow and Melrose pink—that the designer came up with. Winter must-have: Gorgeous over-the-knee suede boots. Best gift ever: My mother gave me an Hermès bag when I was younger, and two years ago, I had it all polished up and gave it to my daughter. She loved it, too.
Why 2017 will be a big year for the UFC: In the last 12 months, the UFC broke ground on a new training campus and headquarters, cemented the star power of Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey, and was acquired by William Morris Endeavor in a development that takes MMA to an entirely new level. Fighters will become more celebrated in mainstream culture, and UFC’s global expansion will accelerate. Fighters to look out for: Paige VanZant will likely stay in the spotlight during the next year, and undefeated kickboxer Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson has what COO Lawrence Epstein describes as “one of the most unique styles in the sport.” Watch out for Yair Rodriguez and Cody Garbrandt as well.
Why she loves working in Vegas: My family and I moved here from New York a few years ago because of the revitalization of Downtown. From day one, I started following the story of building renovations, small business, and personal profiles. I love telling stories of people and places by capturing genuine and candid moments while also finding subtle details in a scene that can help tell a bigger story. On her shoot for this issue: Katie was fun and so photogenic. The store has endless amounts of interesting compositions.
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Tommy Sundstrom (in memoriam)
Michael Caprio
Lepa Galeb-Roskopp
Nehme Abouzeid
Alyssa Anderson
Pierre-Antoine Oury
Rocky Sosa
Jimmy Vaccaro
Emily Goodman
Rose McKinney-James
Connor Fields
Andrea Bocelli
Kelly Frey
Shanna Moakler
Ross Goodman
Cher
Emelina Adams
Amber Valletta
Carrie Underwood
Carissa Morrow
Michael McGraw
Grace Vanderwaal
Tanja Hollander
Sean McClenahan
Zowie Bowie
Kristin Conte
Sasha Larkin
Jennifer Turco
Steve Weitman
Khizr Khan
Alexandra Epstein
Karolina Nogues
Lauryn Hill
Beth Schwartz
Marius Woodward
Mary J. Blige
Michael Mersch
Puoy Premsrirut
Stevie Nicks
Mercedes Martinez
Governor Brian Sandoval
Mark Frissora
Bo Brinkman
Paul Caudill
Alan Menken
Britten Rogich Lawrence
David Luttrell
Michael Ryan
Vanessa Chamberlin Houssels
Ana Gasteyer
Tim McGraw
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CELINE DION CELEBRATES 1,000 SHOWS AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE. In front of a packed house at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, an irrepressible Celine Dion joked with a crowd of 4,200 fans, “One thousand shows? I don’t feel that old!” Her 1,000th show at Caesars on Saturday, October 8, began with a spirited retrospective of the last 13 years in pictures. Her 90-minute show was full of personal reminiscences, from being the performing last child of a family of 14 children, to warm and sometimes lighthearted tributes to her husband René Angélil, who passed away in January. “He’s here tonight with us, I’m pretty sure,” she said to the cheering audience. During a scat version of Ella Fitzgerald’s “(If You Can’t Sing It) You’ll Have to Swing It,” she dangled a long stem from the slit of her evening gown and winked, “That was for René.” Through seven standing ovations, she flew through a range of favorites, from “All By Myself” to “My Heart Will Go On” (enveloped in a now-iconic curtain of rain), and thrilled the audience with Prince’s “Purple Rain,” as well as “Recovering”—a gift from the singer Pink. Don’t worry that Vegas’s famous songbird will hang it up anytime soon; she’s announced her 2017 dates—and capped off her show with Queen’s “The Show Must Go On.”
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INVITED Gordon Ramsay signs his Vegas cover
Ashley Blaska, Gordon Ramsay, and Ashley Gray
Shahn Douglas and Darcy Baraja
Peter Dropick and Gordon Ramsay
On Friday October 7, Vegas editor-in-chief Andrea Bennett and publisher Kim Armenta hosted 26 guests for an intimate dinner at Gordon Ramsay Steak inside Paris Hotel and Casino. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour with a signature acai cocktail before chef Ramsay introduced the menu for the evening, and met each guest to chat and take photos. The dinner began with a Scotch quail egg amuse bouche, followed by an heirloom tomato salad, a duo of Ramsay’s signature roast beef Wellington and American Wagyu rib cap and finished with sticky toffee pudding and an assortment of chocolates. The restaurant provided wine pairings for each dish and guests enjoyed water provided by Voss. Voss Water
Açai cocktails Veronica Kistner with Jordan and Brittany Seager
Gordon Ramsay and Chris Stacey
Katarina Simic and Harrison Gale
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THE CENTER HONORARIUM
Robin and Danny Greenspun
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada hosted its 22nd annual Honorarium at The Chelsea inside Cosmopolitan. The fundraiser honors the city’s LGBTQ community’s most dedicated leaders, volunteers, and financial supporters. This year, The Center honored Person of the Year Matthew Frazier, Allies of the Year Robin and Danny Greenspun, and Corporation of the Year Cox Communications for their ongoing support. Comedian Margaret Cho was also honored with the Qmmunity Advocate of the Year award and performed a special show opened by transgender actor/comedian Ian Harvie.
Sheriff Joseph Lombardo, Lieutenant Sasha Larkin, and Josh Reisman
Cari Marshall, Shelley Berkley, Larry Lehrner, Jolie Brislin, Larry Smith, and Ardi Najmabadi
Rabbi Malcolm Cohen and Khizr Khan Josh Reisman, Larry Smith, Khizr Khan, Ardi Najmabadi, and Jolie Brislin
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE WORLD WITHOUT HATE GALA On October 22, the Anti-Defamation League celebrated its 2016 Imagine a World Without Hate Gala at Caesars Palace. This event honored Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits with the ADL Americanism Award, Ardi Najmnabadi, Larry Smith, Lieutenant Sasha Larkin of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and Shayna Barton, a senior at Desert Oasis High School. ADL was honored to have guest speaker Khizr Khan there to honor the life of his son, American soldier, Humayun Khan, who died in combat.
Christopher Scavo and Rick and Ella Senninger
Alan and Pia Morris
Cari Marshall, Todd Marshall, Jessica Marshall, Josh Abelson, Dana Bernstein, and Alexis Marshall
Danny Greenspun, Vanessa Chamberlin Houssels, Robin Greenspun,and Josh Houssels
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INVITED Alan Waxler, Anna Robins, Stephanie Wilson, and John O’Donnell
Lessimus, omnis eossum ius alis Jenna vendipsapici Morton and nihil Myra Greenspun
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JENNA MORTON’S BIRTHDAY
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Michael Morton, Betsi Steinberg, Dr. David Steinberg, Dawn Mack, and Sara Mason
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Friends of Jenna Morton—activist, philanthropist, and one-half of the power restaurant couple The Morton Group—were invited by husband Michael Morton to celebrate “50 years of (mostly) nonviolent protest (and Jenna’s birthday, too)” at the family’s home in The Ridges. Attire was all-black, and admission was guests’ favorite poem of love or peace. Those who felt compelled to gift were requested to support the PAX Foundation (peacebypax.org), a project founded by Jenna in North Jordon. Partygoers enjoyed buckets of lobster tails and, true to the family’s fun nature, formally passed White Castle sliders at a miles-long table that skirted the Mortons’ open-plan backyard.
Cara Abrahams, Melody Gangi, and Jenn Schacht
Lacey Schwimmer, Heather McDonald and Frankie Moreno
Heather Haynes, Megan Haynes, Lin Jerome, and Morgan Bazil
STK’S WHITE PARTY STK in the Cosmopolitan sent summer off in style at the fourth annual White Party on September 12, hosted by Chelsea Lately actress Heather McDonald. The steakhouse, known for its vibe-dining, transported guests into a Hamptons-inspired setting with canapés by executive chef Stephen Hopcraft, Moët & Chandon Champagne, cocktails, and frosé (frozen rosé). McDonald posed with fans and rocked a sleek, tousled look with glamorous waves and makeup, compliments of celebrity colorist Michael Boychuck. Celebrity chef Carla Pellegrino, Paul Johnson of Rock of Ages and castmembers from Aussie Heat, Fantasy, and BAZ were also spotted on the red carpet.
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RH LAS VEGAS GRAND OPENING
Influencers from the worlds of entertainment, design, fashion, art, philanthropy, and business gathered to celebrate the unveiling of RH Las Vegas at Tivoli Village. The event featured a DJ performance by Chris Malinchak on the rooftop and a guest appearance by actress and supermodel Amber Valletta. Guests enjoyed gourmet bites by Nobu and sipped Bellinis by Cipriani NYC and wines by Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley. The event benefitted local charity After-School All-Stars Las Vegas. Commanding four levels and 60,000 square feet, the new retail experience features artistic installations of home furnishings in a gallery setting—including an entire floor dedicated to RH Amber Valletta Modern with an integrated RH Contemporary Art Gallery.
Kristen Graves Winchell and Ron Winchell
Shannon and Bill McBeath Todd Wilbur and Pamela Ellis
Michael and Jenna Morton
Jeff Fine, Bella Hunter, and Gary Friedman
Chris Malinchak
Michael McGraw and Sean McClenahan
Justin and Dana Manacher
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SHOW TIME! YOU CAN’T BE EVERYWHERE ON NEW YEAR’S EVE. THIS YEAR, NEW VENUES AND NEW RESIDENCIES MEAN YOU CAN SPREAD OUT THE HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS. BY ROB KACHELRIESS
DECEMBER 17
Stevie Nicks & The Pretenders The Park Theater It’s opening night for the new 5,200 seat Park Theater. The distance from the stage to the last row is only 145 feet, making every view a great one for this rock ’n’ roll double-header. Monte Carlo, 866-740-7711; parktheaterlv.com
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEVIN MAZUR/WIREIMAGE (MARS); GUDRUN MUENZ (GLITTER)
DECEMBER 30–31
Maroon 5 Mandalay Bay Events Center In what has turned into an annual tradition, Maroon 5 will celebrate the end of a year in Las Vegas with a pair of shows at Mandalay Bay—its fifth anniversary this year. Mandalay Bay Events Center, 702-6327580; mandalaybay.com DECEMBER 30–31
If it’s New Year’s Eve in Vegas, it’s Bruno Mars—this year at The Park Theater as part of his new MGM residency.
Bruno Mars The Park Theater If you saw his Super Bowl halftime show (or either of his last two NYE shows at Cosmopolitan), you know
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to expect a high-energy performance. This year, Bruno Mars starts the new year out with the first in a mini-residency across MGM properties. Monte Carlo, 866-7407711; parktheaterlv.com
Why build The Park Theater? “We’re in an extremely competitive market. And we didn’t have a proper midsize theater. It gives artists a chance to be more creative than on a normal tour. The theater is the first part of the rebranding of the Monte Carlo hotel, which will eventually be Park MGM.”
DECEMBER 31 Sting The Chelsea How does Cosmopolitan continue to top itself ? One word: Sting. Fresh off a summer arena tour with Peter Gabriel, Sting will be at one of Vegas’s NYE party zones to ring you in. Cosmopolitan, 877893-2003; cosmopolitan lasvegas.com
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How did you lure away Bruno Mars from the Cosmopolitan? “It wasn’t that difficult. It’s about merging Bruno Mars’s brand with MGM Resorts’ brand [and] trying to create something bigger than just a residency. Hopefully this is just the beginning of many things to come with Bruno.”
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JANUARY 18-22
Van Morrison The Colosseum The reclusive Irish singer pays a rare visit to Las Vegas with a stop at the Colosseum, and the holidays keep on giving, since a copy of his new CD Keep Me Singing is included with the ticket. Caesars Palace, 702-7317110; thecolosseum.com
Toruk—The First Flight T-Mobile Arena The newest Cirque du Soleil production is based on Avatar, and you can be among the first to judge whether it can compete with James Cameron’s movie—and the Strip’s slew of other Cirque shows. 702-692-1600; tmobilearena.com
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Sting’s show at Cosmopolitan will be one for the record books; Maroon 5’s NYE show at MGM Grand Garden Arena turns 5 this year; expect full regalia for Cher’s run at The Park Theater; Stevie Nicks twirls in to open The Park Theater with special guests The Pretenders.
FEBRUARY 8–25 (SELECT DATES)
Cher The Park Theater Cher is back with a show heavy on her ’70s era classics (but would she really skip ’80s anthem “If I Could Turn Back Time” or 1998 comeback single “Believe”?). Monte Carlo,866-740-7711; parktheaterlv.com
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Tell us Cher will stay. “Her last residency at Caesars was in the middle of the recession and her numbers were still outstanding. You really can’t go wrong with Cher. There’s no downside.”
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL (THE PARK); BY KEVIN MAZUR/GETTY IMAGES (MARS); KEVIN MAZUR/WIREIMAGE (CHER); CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP/GETTY IMAGES (STING); DON ARNOLD/WIREIMAGE (MAROON 5); BRUCE GLIKAS/BRUCE GLIKAS/FILMMAGIC (NICKS)
Chris Baldizan, senior vice president of entertainment booking at MGM Resorts International, dishes on MGM’s brand-new theater, The Park.
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FANTASTICO! HOW TO TOP LAST YEAR? FOR VENETIAN’S EXTRAVAGANT ULTIMO, A VIRTUAL TRIP AROUND THE WORLD!
“Oh, you know, just an intimate little dinner in the living room with friends...” is how you can Facebrag your Grand Banquet experience at Ultimo: Weekend of Excellence.
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The first Grand Banquet of Ultimo: Weekend of Excellence, served along a table that spanned the length of Venetian’s Grand Colonnade, prompted a (rarely) awestruck Mario Batali to pronounce it “the grandest meal ever served in Las Vegas.” But that was 2013, a virtual millennium ago in the idea cycle of Venetian and Palazzo’s VP of food and beverage, Sebastien Silvestri, who conceived of the annual culinary weekend. This year, Thomas Keller helms a global team of chefs presenting dishes that will both represent their specialties and hint at their countries of origin, in a dinner whose theme is Le Grand Voyage. The star lineup includes Keller representing the United States, Jérôme Bocuse for France, Paul Bartolotta for Italy, Vikram Vij for India, Pierre Thiam for Africa, Emma Bengtsson for Sweden, Curtis Stone and Shaun Hergatt for Australia, and Ming Tsai for Asia. Video mapping will transform the walls of Venetian’s hall, and tables will be bedecked in $2 million in Lalique glass flown in just for the occasion. This is Keller’s second Ultimo; so does he agree with Batali’s assessment? “It’s pretty spectacular, probably in the top three for me,” he says. Other superlatives: rare pairings from Dom Pérignon, Daou Vineyards, Memento Mori, Pio Cesare, and Marqués de Murrieta. This year, packages entitle guests to a caviar reception in Paiza Club, a hot-air balloon trip, a Rolls-Royce driving experience, and a farewell Hacienda Tequila brunch with a $7,000 bottle served in Lalique. All for charity! “It goes to really worthy causes,” says Keller. “We’re benefiting Ment’or [which assists emerging culinary professionals] and Keep Memory Alive.” The highlight for Keller? Seeing guests “just over the moon.” December 9–11; venetian.com
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INDUSTRIAL EVOLUTION A NEW SHOW AT BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART SHOWS 19TH-CENTURY EUROPE THROUGH THE EYES OF ITS ARTISTS. BY KRISTEN PETERSON
The Industrial Revolution transformed 19th-century Europe’s landscape, filled factories, and widened the social divide. Bustling urban grit lay in stark contrast to the magnificently pastoral landscapes artists depicted during a time when some were breaking from Realism. In Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art’s “Town and
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Country: From Degas to Picasso,” visitors see the interpretations of the changing world in 47 works from the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, and Millet were among the artists depicting the sophistication, technology, peasantry, and high and low culture of the era
in a variety of media. Max Beckmann detailed his contempt toward the political elite in mocking lithographs. Satirist Honoré Daumier depicted the darker elements of city life and politics in his lithographic caricatures. But don’t expect the expected from bold-faced artists, says Bellagio curator Tarissa Tiberti. “In exhibitions like
this, a survey of artists and artworks based on a central theme, it is important that the medium or subject theme contributes to the overall theme of the exhibit. In this case the Van Gogh is not typical of his work, and the subject matter is personal to the artist.” One of Tiberti’s favorites from the show is Ernst Kirchner’s expressionistic
Mountain Landscape from Clavadel. “The big swipes of color seem effortless yet give the detail of being in a dense forest of trees,” she says, capturing the beauty of the landscape in an exhibit of diversity and divide in both subject and medium. Through February 20, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art; 702-693-7871; bellagio.com
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SCENE DINE clockwise from left: Fit to be tied! Chef Morimoto’s take on a Caesar salad is made with toro tartare and sashimi and tied with a traditional mizuhiki cord; the new restaurant displays “exotic” photographs by Yasumichi Morita; Chef Morimoto; maki squares.
MORIMOTO, PLEASE! TELEVISION’S FAVORITE IRON CHEF HAS (FINALLY!) LANDED IN LAS VEGAS. BY JIM BEGLEY
After a three-year flirtation with Las Vegas, chef Masaharu Morimoto has opened his highlyanticipated Morimoto Las Vegas in MGM Grand’s former Shibuya space. Originally slated for Mirage, the celebrity chef instead unveiled his stylistic Japanese cuisine in a sleek, Yabu Pushelberg-designed room—and as a sneak peek would indicate, the restaurant was worth the wait. Diners will now have the opportunity to experience dishes that have cemented the Iron Chef’s fame, including an innovative toro tartare presentation served with six condiments. But the highlights of the Morimoto Las Vegas experience are his first-ever teppan tables. As for favorite dishes? “They’re all my favorite, but the teppan menu is one of the most exciting features, using my favorite ingredients—any kind of meat!” he enthuses. Teppanyaki, the theatrical
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cooking method where diners surround a large, flat grill, gained popularity stateside at Benihana restaurants. But Morimoto offers an atypical hibachi experience with nary a flaming onion volcano in sight. Instead, the slate includes rich Japanese A5 wagyu beef sukiyaki—Asian fondue for the uninitiated—with a soft poached jidori (free-range) egg for dipping. As for his Vegas invasion, Morimoto says that he designs all his menus with a nod toward local palates, and is adding Vegas exclusives, such as spicy tuna tacos; laksa noodle soup (a combination of Chinese and Malay flavors, with tonkotsu broth, coconut milk, ground pork, and red curry); and ishiyaki kakuni bop—pork belly cooked with dramatic, Iron Chef flair in a hot stone bowl tableside. “It’s not easy—it’s Las Vegas—but I’m up for it,” he laughs. 702-891-3001; mgmgrand.com
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MIXED MARTIAL METAMORPHOSIS WHAM-BAM GOES GLAM, WITH THE UFC’S NEW ROSTER OF HOLLYWOOD OWNERS. BY MATT KELEMEN
Excited for UFC 207, Nunes vs. Rousey? So are a slew of celebs, as Twitter can attest. In less than 15 years, Dana White and Station Casino executives Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta turned a $2 million investment in an ailing Ultimate Fighting Championship into the most successful sports venture in recent history.
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In June, UFC was acquired for $4 billion by a group led by Hollywood talent agency WME-IMG, whose high-powered clients, from UFC enthusiast Conan O’Brien to Cam Newton, are now investors in mixed-martial arts’ preeminent organization. “The opportunities that they are going to create for our athletes are limitless,” says UFC COO Lawrence
Epstein. “WME-IMG represents the biggest stars in the world of entertainment and sports, and their core competency is in building stars.” UFC joined a growing portfolio that includes the PGA, Wimbledon, and Professional Bull Riders, and WME-IMG clients such as Tom Brady, Anthony Keidis, and Rob Drydek have been visible
at recent UFC events. “These celebrity investors give us the opportunity to reach their fan bases and expand the exposure of our brand on a global scale,” says Epstein. “Conan O’Brien has 22 million followers on Twitter alone.” UFC’s global expansion has long been in the works, with events in twice as many countries for the
fourth quarter of this year than in 2015. “As we look forward, we’re going to continuously put on great events while looking to expand to new territories like China and Russia,” says Epstein. “We’ve had a plan to expand internationally and now we’re going to just turbo-charge this thing.”December 30, MGM Grand Garden Arena; mgmgrand.com
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UFC-ing stars! clockwise from top left: It took middleweight Gegard Mousasi less than 5 minutes to fell Mark Munoz in Germany in 2014; Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta won their gamble on UFC; Lorenzo Fertitta and Dana White watch on as Ronda Rousey prepares for her big fight; UFC president since 2001, Dana White announced he’d stay on with the superpower after its sale.
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GETTING TOAST-Y DON’T MISS THESE SPIRITED HOLIDAY COCKTAILS IN SOME OF THE STRIP’S BEST LOUNGES. BY ROB KACHELRIESS
Count on the creative minds behind some of the Strip’s best mixology programs to concoct holiday cocktails that summon the smoky heat of a campfire, transport you to Scotland, and even rationalize drinking away your flu. CAMPFIRE WISHES & MARSHMALLOW DREAMS
Everyone loves a cozy fireplace this time of year. That’s why Clique Bar & Lounge at Cosmopolitan came up with this holiday twist on a Bee’s Knees. It features Zacapa rum, lime, honey and Bailey’s topped off with Guinness and garnished with a few Bailey’s-soaked toasted marshmallows. Head upstairs to the Boulevard Pool afterwards and roast a few more at the fire pits by the ice rink. 702-6987939; cliquelv.com
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Pay a holiday visit to Libertine Social in Mandalay Bay, where master mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim has designed a warm winter drink to keep your spirits high when the temperatures drop outside. Cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean, cloves and other flavors are blended in apple cider and finished off with homemade Rock & Rye—a traditional sweetened winter elixir made with Bulleit rye and citrus. The festive creation is served in heated mugs. 877-632-7800; mandalaybay.com PENICILLIN
Don’t let sniffles get in the way of the most wonderful time of the year. Order a round of smoky-sweet Penicillin from The Dorsey—Venetian’s new cocktail bar. The brainchild of mixologist Sam Ross (of Attaboy and Milk & Honey fame), it’s made with a combo of singlemalt and blended Scotch— as well as honey, ginger and lemon—and will remedy even what doesn’t ail you. 866-659-9643; venetian.com
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Cozy up to the Campfire Wishes and Marshmallow Dreams cocktail at Clique Bar & Lounge.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB KACHELRIESS
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SUGAR SLAM! TODAY TENNIS, MODELING, DIPLOMACY, AND CHOCOLATE FOR MARIA SHARAPOVA. TOMORROW, THE WORLD! BY TARA MCCRILLIS
CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: Maria Sharapova introduces Sugarpova to Las Vegas at the Sweet Factory in October; this gorgeous face makes us doubt sugar’s recent vilification; just some of the many flavors of Sugarpova.
We’d expect a sports bar, or protein powder… but candy? This is really a passion project for me. We are very strict these days about the way we eat but all of us have a little sweet tooth and indulging is part of life. We understand that Sugarpova is to become a lifestyle brand, with apparel and home goods. What’s the next step? Yes, definitely! But in terms of sweets, truffles are next for us, and a chocolatecovered gummy. Do you have a lifelong love of sweets? When I was about 7 years old and we moved to the US, I went into one of these candy stores where they had all this selection, and I had just never seen anything like this in Russia. I used to pack a little bags and take it back to Russia for my friends. When I wanted to start a business, I thought of that memory. Why have you chosen to partner with Baron Chocolatiers? Their products are all natural, non-GMO, and we are one of the few that are halal and kosher as well. I wanted Sugarpova to feel premium, since I was thinking of it as a souvenir for my friends. Find Sugarpova at The Sweet Factory, Galleria at Sunset,1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, and sugarpova.com.
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“WE ARE VERY STRICT THESE DAYS ABOUT THE WAY WE EAT, BUT INDULGING IS PART OF LIFE.” —MARIA SHARAPOVA
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She’s been ranked #1 by the World Tennis Association five times, modeled for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and been a UN Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador (representing Chernobyl recovery). But Maria Sharapova has another title you might not know about: celebrity confectioner. She launched her candy company, Sugarpova, in 2012 with a line of gummy candies, then forayed into chocolates this year, partnering with Baron Chocolatier on a line estimated to make $20 million by 2018. We sat down with Sharapova when she delivered her line to The Sweet Factory in Henderson.
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DINING ANDIRON STEAK & SEA Make the pilgrimage to Summerlin’s spot for steaks and refined comfort foods from culinary power couple Elizabeth Blau and Kim Canteenwalla. 1720 Festival Plaza Dr., Summerlin, 702-6858002; andironsteak.com
BARDOT BRASSERIE Be sure to sample the decadent French onion soup and perfectly roasted chicken at Michael Mina’s take on the Parisian brasserie. Aria, 877-230-2742; aria.com
BAZAAR MEAT José Andrés’s elegant nod to carnivores is, as you might expect, all about the meat, with dishes like wild boar sausage and even an entire 10-pound suckling pig on the menu. SLS Las Vegas, 702-761-7610; slslasvegas.com
DELMONICO STEAKHOUSE Star chef Emeril Lagasse puts a Southern spin on the steakhouse at Delmonico, which also features an impressive wine list. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-414-3737; venetian.com
ECHO & RIG Part restaurant, part butcher shop, this one-stop shop for fine meats and seafood is more than worth the trek to the west side’s Tivoli Village. 440 S. Rampart Blvd.; 702-489-3525; echoandrig.com
EIFFEL TOWER RESTAURANT Directly facing Bellagio’s fountains, the intimate Eiffel Tower offers one of the most romantic views in Vegas. Paris Las Vegas, 702-948-6937; parislasvegas.com
EL DORADO CANTINA Sustainability meets Mexican tradition at this
luxe eatery just off the Strip, known for its top-quality street tacos, burritos, and fajitas. 3025 Sammy Davis Jr. Dr., 702-722-2289; eldoradovegas.com
ESTIATORIO MILOS This light-filled Greek eatery specializes in fresh seafood and crave-worthy dishes like the Milos Special (fried zucchini and eggplant with tzatziki and Graviera cheese). Cosmopolitan, 702-6987930; cosmopolitan lasvegas.com
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LIBERTINE SOCIAL
Home to perhaps the most acclaimed tasting menu on the Strip, this Michelinstarred gem is a must-add item to any Vegas devotee’s bucket list. MGM Grand, 702-8917925; mgmgrand.com
This bar-meets-kitchenmeets-hangout space offers specialties from chef Shawn McClain like his Modern Fried Egg, cooked sous vide with sweet corn custard and topped with American sturgeon caviar, served in its own shell. Also don’t miss the barrel-aged and draft cocktails, and history-inspired punches. Mandalay Bay, 877-632-
LAGO Grab a patio seat at Julian Serrano’s contemporary Italian eatery for a front-row view of Bellagio’s famous fountains. Bellagio, 702693-8865; bellagio.com
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Batter up! Fried Brit fare never tasted so good, from the fresh cod filets to sausage and “dirty” chips. The Linq, 702-3220529; thelinq.com
Find unpretentious Italian standards at Lavo, famous for its bottomless brunch and dishes like lobster eggs Benedict. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-7911800; venetian.com
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This relaxed ocean-totable concept takes the coastal theme to a new level with beachy décor and live music. Aria, 702-590-9898;
The quintessential French restaurant stuns just as much today as it did when it first opened inside Bellagio more than 15 years ago. Bellagio, 702693-8100; bellagio.com
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MORIMOTO LAS VEGAS Masahuru Mormoto’s long-awaited Vegas outpost swankily serves up the original Iron Chef’s famous teppanyaki, wagyu beef sukiyaki, noodle soups; pork belly, and more. MGM Grand, 702-891-3001; mgmgrand.com
NOBU Designed by David Rockwell, this celebrity favorite from Nobu Matsuhisa more than earns its rep as the
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COSTA DI MARE Chef Mark LoRusso flies in exquisite seafood and exotic shellfish from Italy daily at this Wynn favorite. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3305; wynnlasvegas.com
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH RITA MORENO Hollywood icon Rita Moreno takes on the role of narrator for this collaborative performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf with the Las Vegas Philharmonic. The 84-yearold actress and singer—one of only 12 people to achieve coveted “EGOT” status by winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards—is in good company as the voice of the holiday classic. David Bowie, Patrick Stewart and Dame Edna have all performed the narrator role, but Moreno brings her customary zest to the part. “The whole idea is to get very dramatic and big,” she says. “I love to entertain children. It’s so much fun to see those tiny little faces with huge eyes believing everything you say.” December 3–4, Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 702-749-2000; thesmithcenter.com.
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Ambience reigns supreme at this gorgeously designed ode to Italian-American culture, but standouts like the rib eye Diana and tableside bananas flambé are the real stars. Aria, 702-5902663; aria.com
ultimate purveyor of teppanyaki and sushi. Caesars Palace, 702785-6628; caesars.com
RAKU Be sure to make a reservation for this low-key Japanese izakaya, an off-Strip favorite of local chefs and visiting foodies alike. 5030 W. Spring Mountain Road, 702367-3511; raku-grill.com
RESTAURANT GUY SAVOY This Michelin-starred Vegas temple is a true icon, offering multiple tasting menus and a Cognac lounge for after-dinner drinks. Caesars Palace, 702731-7286; caesars.com
RIVEA Not-to-miss items at Rivea include tangy Provençal caponata, and a lobster and purple artichoke salad whose vibrancy only rivals the view to the west. Delano Las Vegas, 702-632-7888; delanolasvegas.com
RM SEAFOOD Indulge in sustainably sourced seafood and steaks, sushi, and a coast-to-coast raw bar by chef Rick Moonen. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-9300; mandalaybay.com
SALUTE TRATTORIA ITALIANA The offerings at this Red Rock eatery run from pastas prepared tableside to Nutellastuffed bomboloni. Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, 702-797-7311; redrock.sclv.com
SPAGO Gourmet dishes like smoked-salmon pizza make Wolfgang Puck’s original Vegas outpost one of the Strip’s best options for a power lunch. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-3696300; caesars.com
SUGARCANE RAW BAR GRILL This James Beardnominated Miami hot spot finally landed in Vegas this November. Early faves include sea urchin tostada and shellfish hot pot rice with clams, cuttlefish, and Alaskan king crab. Venetian, 702-414-4525; venetian.com
SW STEAKHOUSE Overlooking Wynn’s Lake of Dreams, SW Steakhouse is one of a handful of restaurants in the country to serve certified-authentic Kobe beef. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3325; wynnlasvegas.com
TWIST Pierre Gagnaire’s Mandarin Oriental restaurant—his only presence in the States— offers creative takes on French fare (broccoli ice cream, anyone?). Mandarin Oriental, 888-881-9367; mandarinoriental.com
VERANDA Vegas’s ultimate brunch hot spot also boasts an afternoon tea, an intimate lounge, and a lush pool-facing patio. Four Seasons, 702-6325121; fourseasons.com
YARDBIRD This Miami transplant is known for its experimental cocktails,
Southern-style finger foods, and delightfully addictive fried chicken. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-297-6541; venetian.com
DRINKS BOUND Mixology pro Salvatore Calabrese pays his respects to iconic cocktails of the past inside this ultra-posh lounge. The Cromwell, 702-7773777; thecromwell.com
CENTER BAR A legend in its own right for 20 years and counting, Hard Rock’s celeb-favorite Center Bar is back and better than ever after undergoing a full-scale renovation. Party on. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 702-693-5000; hardrockhotel.com
THE CHANDELIER At this unforgettable trilevel hot spot shrouded in crystals, each floor maintains its own distinctly cool theme. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7979; cosmopolitanlas vegas.com
CLIQUE Cosmopolitan’s avantgarde lounge concept raises the stakes with artisanal cocktails and an intimate tableside mixology program. Cosmopolitan, 702-6987939; cosmopolitan lasvegas.com
FLOWER POWER Miss Daisy is a premiere floral and gift boutique owned by Las Vegas native Jessica Marshall, a former New York City fashion buyer who attended the New York Flower School and returned home to open her own studio. Her designers use premium imported florals for same day deliveries, holiday gift baskets and floral crowns. Their work is the highlight of international corporate conventions, weddings, dinner parties, and holiday celebrations; and even cater to celebrities like Ellen, Oprah, Elton John and Céline Dion. 3710 W Desert Inn Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 222-0080 missdaisyflowers.com
DOWNTOWN COCKTAIL ROOM The city’s hub of creative mixology, this swank lounge releases a new menu with each change of season. 111 Las Vegas
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FIZZ David Furnish and Elton John’s two-story Champagne bar is an exquisite blend of ’70sstyle bronze accents and faux-fur prints. Caesars Palace, 702776-3200; caesars.com
FRANKIE’S TIKI ROOM Down authentic tiki drinks in a retro-style space accented by hand-carved furnishings, vintage posters, and an exotica soundtrack. 1712 W. Charleston Blvd., 702385-3110; frankies tikiroom.com
FRANKLIN Rich dark woods and black leather lend an air of mystique to Delano’s stylish craft-cocktail lounge. Delano Las Vegas, 702-632-7888; delanolasvegas.com
THE GOLDEN TIKI Located in Chinatown, the newer of Vegas’s two tiki bars features tropical drinks, talking tiki statues, and a giant conch shell. 3939 Spring Mountain Road, 702-222-3196; thegoldentiki.com
HERBS & RYE Head off the Strip for this romantic bar whose drinks reflect a timeline that begins in the 1700s and ends with the present-day cocktail revival. 3713 W. Sahara Ave., 702-982-8036; herbsandrye.com
MANDARIN BAR Take in the sights at this
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under-the-radar hangout on the 23rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental, which showcases a selection of tea-based cocktails. Mandarin Oriental, 888-8819367; mandarinoriental.com
PARASOL UP/ PARASOL DOWN With colorful fabrics and hanging lanterns, this two-level lounge that has just undergone a million-dollar renovation overlooks Wynn’s picturesque Lake of Dreams. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3392; wynnlasvegas.com
PETROSSIAN BAR Bellagio’s ground-floor piano bar is known as much for its afternoon tea service as it is for its fine vodkas and caviars. Bellagio, 702-693-6163; bellagio.com
SKYFALL LOUNGE Connected to Alain Ducasse’s Rivea, this Strip-facing lounge with amazing views and just-as-good drinks appears straight out of a James Bond film. Delano Las Vegas, 702-6327575; delanolasvegas.com
VICE VERSA PATIO & LOUNGE Vdara’s fireside patio bar is a perfect place for cocktails and light bites before a night on the town. Vdara, 702-590-2312; vdara.com
VISTA COCKTAIL LOUNGE This glittery cocktail lounge showcases a rotating display of cityscapes from around the world. Caesars Palace, 702-731-7852; caesars.com
CULTURE/ CLUBS BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART Exhibitions at Bellagio’s onsite gallery have focused on everything from the decorative art of Fabergé to Pablo Picasso’s early lithographs. Bellagio, 702-
enclosed patio, and a clubwithin-a-club for VIP guests. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-7300; wynnlasvegas.com
JEWEL NIGHTCLUB Significantly smaller than its sister clubs, Hakkasan Group’s latest Las Vegas venture is a throwback to the intimate nightspots of yore. MGM Grand, 702-590-8000;
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This cornerstone of The Linq combines a bowling alley with a restuarant and concert venue. The Linq, 702-862-2695; thelinq.com
DRAI’S NIGHTCLUB The cherry on top of the Cromwell,Drai’sattractstoptier hip-hop talent and boasts the Strip’s only rooftop pool deck. The Cromwell, 702-777-3800; thecromwell.com
HAKKASAN NIGHTCLUB A playground for EDM heavyweights from Steve Aoki to Tiësto, Hakkasan features both an Asianinspired restaurant and lounge in addition to a nightclub. MGM Grand, 702-8913838; mgmgrand.com
HYDE BELLAGIO Perched on the banks of Bellagio’s famous lake, this Philippe Starckdesigned nightclub is best known for its sprawling patio terrace and fountain views. Bellagio, 702-6938700; bellagio.com
INTRIGUE This Wynn nightspot comes complete with a waterfall, a glass-
The venue that kickstarted Vegas’s nightclub boom remains one of the city’s most popular spots to catch EDM, rap, and hip-hop acts. Cosmopolitan, 702333-9000; cosmopolitan lasvegas.com
THE MOB MUSEUM Housed in a historic Downtown building, the Mob Museum explores the impact of organized crime on Las Vegas’s history. 300 Stewart Ave., 702-229-2734; themobmuseum.org
THE NEON MUSEUM The restored La Concha Motel now serves as the entry point to this mustsee collection of some of Vegas’s most iconic neon signs. 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N., 702-387-6366; neonmuseum.org
OMNIA NIGHTCLUB The Strip’s newest megaclub brings with it a talent roster topped by Calvin Harris and 75,000 square feet of dance floor. Caesars Palace, 702785-6200; caesars.com
THE PARK The first public park to hit the Strip boasts desertnative greenery, Marco Cochrane’s Bliss Dance sculpture, a concert venue, and several nearby eateries.CaesarsPalace,702785-6200; caesars.com
THE SAYERS CLUB Alternative rock meets old-school jazz inside this laid-back lounge on the ground floor of SLS Las Vegas. SLS Las Vegas, 702761-7618; slslasvegas.com
THE SMITH CENTER Downtown’s performing arts center is home to the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Nevada Ballet Theatre, and dedicated Broadway and Cabaret Jazz programs. 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000; thesmithcenter.com
SPRINGS PRESERVE The 180-acre nature preserve is complete with botanical gardens, a seasonal butterfly habitat, and the Nevada State Museum. 333 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-8227700; springspreserve.org
TAO NIGHTCLUB After more than 10 years in the game, Venetian’s Asian-inspired nightclub, Tao, continues to appeal to the celebrity set. Venetian, 702-388-8588; venetian.com
XS NIGHTCLUB Top-ranked DJs (Alesso, Zedd) headline the festivities at this gold-drenched club with a spectacular poolside patio. Encore Las Vegas, 702-770-0097; wynnlasvegas.com
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UNDER THE SURFACE ESCADA FOLDS FOUR DECADES OF HERITAGE INTO A MODERN RESORT COLLECTION THAT SHIMMERS IN SHADES OF WATER, SUN, AND SAND.
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BY BETSY F. PERRY
While many fashion houses change direction with each new in-house designer, Escada is approaching the grand age of forty without losing sight of what makes it special in the eyes of its faithful followers, while simultaneously offering “classic cool” to seduce younger fans. “In fashion, reaching 40 years is a great accomplishment,” says Escada’s fashion director, Daniel Wingate, of the label’s coming milestone. “It’s an honor that so many women still love the brand and turn to Escada to make them feel beautiful.” With that in mind, Escada has created a bright, vivacious resort collection laced with modern elements, but which, Wingate adds, translates the brand’s heritage for today. Wingate turned to David Hockney’s celebrated pool paintings—those modernist emblems of 1960s California cool—for his initial inspiration. Describing the collection as a “wink to the bygone era of famous swans like Babe Paley and Jackie Kennedy and the glamorous days of Hollywood,” he embraced super-fresh colors with names like Melrose pink and Mimosa yellow, along with shades of blue (a particular obsession in Hockney’s aquatic series). Key pieces include
Moments in the sun (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): For its 2017 resort collection, Escada modeled a yellow frock after Kim Basinger’s 1998 Oscar dress; the collection also includes coats and gowns in iridescent fabrics as well as metallic slides and kitten heels.
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here and right: Daniel Wingate, a 14-year veteran of Escada who has been fashion director since 2013, inflected the 2017 resort collection with mod touches, such as blacks and whites and pencil pants. below: The color-blocked ML40 bag ($1,295).
“IT’S AN HONOR THAT SO MANY WOMEN TURN TO ESCADA TO MAKE THEM FEEL BEAUTIFUL.” —daniel wingate
pencil-striped coats with matching dresses and cigarette pants worn with fortune cookie-shaped tops tied at the waist with karate-style belts. Wingate’s other inspiration, of course, is the “Escadettes”—the designer’s name for his loyal clients— who look to the brand to expand their wardrobes as they prepare to winter in toasty, sun-filled resorts. “They’re adding some wonderfully feminine but simple shapes in vivid, fresh colors, the head-to-toe tonal ones and the white and black grouping, along with the striped pieces that bring in all colors of the collection,” he says. “It’s also time to be more playful with your clothes.” To that end, he encourages his clientele to try a jumpsuit, belt the waist over a coat, and even experiment with a top worn back to front. The collection, which makes stylish dressing practically foolproof, also borrows from the past—specifically, the custom-made mint cowl-neck gown that Kim Basinger wore when she won the Oscar for best supporting actress for L.A. Confidential in 1998. Wingate has adopted the flattering neckline for a Mimosa yellow dress as well as for hip-length, waist-skimming tops with deep backs that can be worn with conservative white slacks or chic ankle-length pencil pants. And peeking out from both pants and dresses are metallic slides in silver, gold, or bronze that Wingate calls “Frank Gehry buildings for the foot.” Although accessories are minimal, Escada has introduced its chic new ML40 handbag—available in eyepopping colors—to commemorate the company’s upcoming 40th birthday and recognize Escada’s founder, Margaretha Ley. While the 2017 resort collection has pieces reminiscent of a more unhurried age, when women seemed to have all the time in the world to get themselves together, it’s still as modern and polished as the woman who wears it today—one who needs to keep it stylish but without overthinking her wardrobe. For Wingate, it amounts to a simple design credo: “Be relevant.” Saks Fifth Avenue, Fashion Show, 702-733-8300; us.escada.com
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A brain aneurysm almost ended Sharon Martin’s life. With no warning in the middle of a conversation, her head slumped over and she was unconscious. She was taken to Spring Valley Hospital where doctors raced to save her life, using endovascular neurocoiling, a minimally invasive technique that blocks the flow of blood to an aneurysm. According to doctors, Sharon’s grade 4 aneurysm was one of the worst and typically has less than a 20 percent survival rate. “I was guided to the right hospital to get the best treatment. The fabulous care I received saved my life. Every member of the staff helped me and they are the reason I am alive today.” Sharon’s latest neurological tests were normal and she is back to doing all of the things she loves … gardening, baking and visiting the hospital staff to thank them for being there for her and her family.
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STYLE THE GET Salvatore Ferragamo’s spring favorites for both women—like tops with exaggerated sleeves, skirts with fluted hemlines and sporty separates—and men are now available at its newest home at Wynn.
GLAM, BAM! ITALIAN LUXURY HOUSE FERRAGAMO’S THIRD BOUTIQUE OPENS ON THE STRIP, WITH A PAIR OF VEGAS EXCLUSIVES. BY LISA FERRANDINO
Lights, camera, action! Three words sum up the careers of Salvatore Ferragamo’s earliest clients, stars like Marilyn Monroe, Mae West, and Joan Crawford who turned the young Italian shoemaker into a fashion legend. After all, his bespoke styles for Tinseltown’s elite—from cork wedges to invisible sandals— helped define Hollywood fashion. And now the label that grew from footwear to one of fashion’s most covetable ready-to-wear brands is ratcheting its Old Hollywood glam to a new level in Wynn Las Vegas. Call it Beverly Hills part deux, as the new boutique brings the same luxury to Wynn as its concept flagship on Rodeo Drive that opened in July. “It’s a new space that showcases a newly conceived architectural design that debuted in LA, where my grandfather found fame in his career 100 years ago,” James Ferragamo says. The 4,370-square-foot shop offers a glimpse into the style of his late grandfather via nods to 1930s Art Deco, such as a pendulum chandelier, upholstered club chairs and Donald Deskey-inspired lamps. The new store is an intimate setting for the spring women’s and men’s collections (think feminine yet sporty separates, fluted hemlines, and punchy florals to soft suiting and sahara silk jackets for men) along with shoes, handbags, fine jewelry, and smaller leather goods. And if the aesthetic of the boutique isn’t enough to transport you to the golden era, look for the must-have exclusives of the year in Vegas: the embellished Gancio Lock bag and gold leather lace-up sandal, available only in this location. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-7371171; ferragamo.com
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ART NOUV-EAU THESE GALLERY-WORTHY PERFUME BOTTLES ARE MEANT TO BE ON DISPLAY. BY CHRISTINA CLEMENTE
Attention! The newest highfashion fragrance releases come in bottles as exquisite as the perfumes within. When Christian Louboutin enlisted architect Thomas Heatherwick to design the containers for his three new fragrances, including Tornade Blonde, the results were stunning undulated glass bottles,
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each with a central aperture. “It was no longer a single volume, but became a ring of perfume,” says Heatherwick. “Christian wanted to a create a flow of fragrance within the bottle.” Other designers have played with the stoppers in the pursuit of both artistry and functionality. Influenced by the brand’s Intarsio
jewelry collection, Bulgari’s Le Gemme Orientali collection features a cabochon-shaped stopper with a gold design reminiscent of Mediterranean architecture, while the opulent structural cap of Sisley’s Soir d’Orient, designed by contemporary artist Bronisław Krzysztof, resembles a crown.
For the Black Orchid Lalique Edition, Tom Ford called on the famed crystal house to create a finely fluted, Art Deco black crystal bottle. (A limited edition, only 1,200 pieces were created, each engraved by Lalique with a unique edition number.) More surreal is Cartier’s new scent for men,
L’Envol de Cartier, which sits in a removable—and refillable—capsule within a detachable glass dome. Seen from a distance, it’s as if the elixir is levitating. Says Cartier perfumer Mathilde Laurent, “We developed 2,000 drawings over more than two years [in order] to achieve the perfect masterpiece.”
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF CRAWFORD. BULGARI, 401 N. RODEO DR., BEVERLY HILLS, 310-858-9216; BULGARI.COM. SISLEY, BLOOMINGDALE’S, BEVERLY CENTER, LA, 310-360-2700; BLOOMINGDALES.COM. CARTIER, 370 N. RODEO DR., BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4272; CARTIER.COM. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, 650 N. ROBERTSON BLVD., WEST HOLLYWOOD, 310-247-9300; CHRISTIANLOUBOUTIN.COM. TOM FORD, NEIMAN MARCUS, 9700 WILSHIRE BLVD., BEVERLY HILLS, 310-550-5900; NEIMANMARCUS.COM
Parfum perfect (FROM FAR LEFT): Bulgari Le Gemme Selima (100ml, $332). The Shops at Crystals, 702-583-4747; bulgari.com. Sisley Soir d’Orient (100ml, $278). The Shops at Crystals, 702-891-0545; sisley-paris.com. Cartier L’Envol de Cartier (100ml, $132). The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-418-3904; cartier.com Christian Louboutin Tornade Blonde ($275). Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-818-1650; christianlouboutin.com Tom Ford Black Orchid Lalique Edition ($990). Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show, 702-731-3636; neimanmarcus.com
STYLE PEOPLE Party proof: Las Vegas style-setter Katie O’Neill, with a stop at Patina Décor, banishes fears of showing up during gala season in the same outfit as another guest.
RETRO FORWARD ATIE O’NEILL’S SECRET WARDROBE SOURCE? A DOWNTOWN VINTAGE DÉCOR STORE. BY ANDREA BENNETT
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Patina Décor’s incredible vintage clothing collection holds caftans for every taste, from rare midcentury Finnish textile art pieces to classic ‘70s Mrs. Roper extravaganzas.
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As board chair of the new art museum at Symphony Park, Katie O’Neill is a prominent fixture in Vegas’s art scene. Great-granddaughter of casino mogul Benny Binion, her path was influenced by family friends like Steve Wynn (a fellow UPenn alumnus), who convinced a young O’Neill to switch her major from business to art history, a move that led her into the New York gallery world before returning home to Vegas in 2009. She cuts a distinctive figure in public, effortlessly slipping into a rare midcenturymodern Finnish caftan for one event, and an “insane, ’80s times 10” YSL peach silk dress for her second baby’s shower. “It’s so easy now to buy head-to-toe designer outfits, but I find it so much more interesting when people style themselves with their own resources,” she says. Enter Patina Décor’s owner Kate Aldrich, who is known for the high-end objets she sells on 1stdibs.com, but whose Main Street store is a glorious—and growing—source of vintage wear. Her “glam early’60s” aesthetic attracted O’Neill. And Aldrich has built a devoted global following: “I have lists of things I’m hunting for people,” including CeeLo Green’s fiancée, Shani James (“She loves vintage, and she understands it”), and Melissa McCarthy. “Vintage shopping is like finding art,” O’Neill says. “The stories behind these pieces make them so much more meaningful.” Patina Décor, 1300 S. Main St. 702776-6222; patinadecorlv.com
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LET’S HAVE A PARADE! MACY’S CELEBRATES ITS 90TH THANKSGIVING DAY SPECTACLE WITH A FANCY RIZZOLI TOME AND IN-STORE EVENTS FROM COAST TO COAST. BY JILL SIERACKI
When the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade makes its way down New York’s Central Park West and Sixth Avenue on November 24, the celebration is set to be even more exuberant than usual to mark the 90th edition this year. “We like to make sure nothing is duplicated— we’re giving people a full breadth of entertainment from the moment the turkey crosses the starting line to the time Santa
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officially rings in the holiday season,” says Amy Kule, executive producer and parade official. The parade reaches 50 million viewers with its nationally televised NBC broadcast, and 3.5 million line the streets in New York to witness it live. As part of this year’s milestone, Rizzoli has introduced the coffee-table book Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: A New York City Holiday Tradition, which captures
the history and scope of the spectacle and features a foreword by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and afterword by Macy’s Chairman and CEO Terry J. Lundgren. “The parade’s halo effect becomes a tangible reality for shoppers at their local Macy’s store and macys.com,” says Lundgren. “They expect the parade’s perfectly choreographed execution to translate into a seamless shopping experience.”
Across the country, in-store celebratory events and products will be unveiled— and a new app even allows users to create their own Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “This is a milestone for Macy’s, but I think it’s a milestone for every fan we have across the country,” says Kule. “This is not a New York parade; this is America’s parade.” Fashion Show, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd., 702-731-5111; macys.com
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Sky’s the limit! Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is filled with its signature floats, balloons, and novelty “bloonicles” and “trycaloons” (balloonvehicle hybrids). Launched in 1924 by Macy’s employees, the parade only took a hiatus during World War II. BELOW: The new Macy’s coffee-table book ($30) from Rizzoli.
STYLE SPOTLIGHT
THEN AND NOW! ALL-AMERICAN BRAND GUESS HONORS BOTH PAST AND FUTURE IN TWO NEW COLLECTIONS.
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Gender benders: In addition to the classic stylings of its Originals line, seen in a throwback denim sherpa jacket ($158, top right), Guess goes unisex with its His & Hers collection, featuring (clockwise from top left) T-shirts ($69), taper crop pants ($128), and denim jackets ($148), as well as an overcoat ($238) and leather shirt ($158).
Who can forget Guess’s indelibly sexy pin-up ads from the ’80s and ’90s? The Los Angeles brand that stamped Brigitte Bardot double Claudia Schiffer and Jayne Mansfield-esque Anna Nicole Smith onto the American consciousness now pays homage to its own history with a new capsule collection of throwbacks called Guess Originals. “We want to
provide our [current] customers with a collection of classic silhouettes that mirror the pieces found in Guess’s DNA,” says CEO Victor Herrero. The line, with pieces named for the styles on which the company first built its glam, carefree image, will include skinny and baggy high-waisted jeans, vintage-style dungarees, oversized pencil skirts, and denim
bustiers for women—all featuring the iconic upside-down triangle logo. Men’s looks include ’90s-esque work wear, carpenter jeans, oversized Sherpa jackets, and a leather-blocked black denim jacket embellished with stars and stripes. But the brand is having it both ways, simultaneously releasing a forwardthinking unisex collection, His & Hers, with basics
such as tees, blazers, outerwear, and athleisure, all cut to common, adaptable fits. The overall aesthetic is clean, classic, even austere, with nary a logo in sight. “With a collection of premium staples,” says Herrero, “Guess’s expansion into the unisex fashion category [helps] blur the line.” Fashion Show, 702-6912541; guess.com
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STYLE REJUVENATE
SAVING FACE A GROUNDBREAKING NEW TREATMENT MAKES THE DREADED DOUBLE CHIN A THING OF THE PAST.
A recent survey by the American Society for Dermatological Surgery revealed that nearly 67 percent of us are as bothered by double chins as we are by lines and wrinkles around the eyes. But while there are several options for smoothing out the crinkles, a quick fix for a shimmying chin has always proved elusive—until now. Beauty-minded pharma company Kythera Biopharmaceuticals has debuted Kybella, the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment for that under-the-chin wobble—or, in medical terms, submental fat. Utilizing precise injections of deoxycholic acid to destroy fat cells, Kybella, which enjoyed phenomenal success during clinical trials, has emerged as something of a miracle fix—for the appropriate patients, of course. “It’s a great product in the right circumstance, but the patient selection has to be correct,” says Dr. Stephen C. Adler, a Miami-based facial plastic surgeon. “It’s best in younger patients between 30 and 45 [who have] some fullness under the chin but otherwise good skin texture and tension.” “Kybella’s role is strategic and limited only to fat under the chin,” adds Adler. “It’s not the same as a neck lift, because it does not pull or tighten the muscles. It also takes two or three sessions, and there is a recovery time of a few weeks in between.” Whatever it takes to unearth your true face… Treatment programs can range from $1,300 to $7,200; mykybella.com
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STYLE TIME HONORED
resemble original designs.” COLLECTOR CRED: “The perpetual calendar: With its dial featuring date, day, month, year, perpetual moon phase, and a 7-day automatic movement, this watch will be accurate until the year 2400.” A.Lange & Sohne Zeitwerk Striking Time in pink gold ($117,500) DISTINCTION: “The Zeitwerk model was the first mechanical wristwatch that displayed hours and minutes with jumping numerals. The addition of a striking time mechanism evolved from a historic movement that featured a minute repeater, adding a new dimension to an
HOLY GRAIL TIMEPIECES WHAT MAKES A WATCH IMMORTAL? THESE BOLD PIECES HAVE THE ANSWER.
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BY ALDOUS TUCK
In 2015, a Patek Philippe 5016A sold for $7.5 million in Geneva—the most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction. This spring another rare Patek Philippe received a winning bid of more than $2.5 million in Hong Kong. These excellent examples of masterful watchmaking feature the sort of superplative design and manufacturing that make timepieces hold (and increase) their value. Here, Harry Lee, assistant store director and horology manager at Bellusso Jewelers, offers insights on current collector-worthy watches. Bellusso Jewelers, Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-650-2988; bellussojewelers.com For more watch features and expanded coverage go to vegasmagazine.com/ watches-and-jewelry.
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already unique timepiece.” COLLECTOR CRED: “A. Lange & Sohne manufactures fewer than 6,000 watches a year.” Breguet Tradition 7077 Chronograph Independent ($78,900) DISTINCTION: “With a horological history dating back to 1775, and its founder recognized as a true master of his craft, Breguet continues with watch innovations and excellence. The timepiece has open dial fronts and exhibition backs, exposing beautifully finished movements and guilloche designs.” COLLECTOR CRED: “The Tradition family accounts for about 4 percent of Breguet’s annual production.”
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Drive de Cartier in pink gold ($19,300) DISTINCTION: “The design is inspired by automotive features, with the guilloche dial patterned after a radiator grill and the crown shaped like an engine bolt.” COLLECTOR CRED: “Cartier has developed dozens of proprietary in-house movements. That expertise is reflected in the drive, which was subjected to almost 150 separate tests.” IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar in white gold ($42,100) DISTINCTION: “Since 1868, IWC has contributed to the advancement of mechanical watchmaking. The Portuguese family of watches launched in 1939 and the current editions
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STYLE: THE GUIDE THE VERY BEST IN VEGAS SHOPPING DESTINATIONS, FASHION, JEWELRY, WATCHES, SPAS, AND BEAUTY
THE DISTRICT AT GREEN VALLEY RANCH The mixed-use District is the go-to destination for fashion, home, art, and accessories in the heart of Green Valley Ranch. 2240 Village Walk Dr., Henderson, 702-564-8595; shopthedistrictgvr.com
DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN Summerlin’s massive retail district houses more than 100 big-name brands, including Apple, Macy’s, and Sephora, plus eateries galore. 1980 Festival Plaza Dr., 702-832-1000; downtownsummerlin.com
THE ESPLANADES AT WYNN AND ENCORE Wynn and Encore’s elegant retail Esplanades impress with a mix of luxury superstars (Chanel, Givenchy) and entirely original retail concepts. 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-770-7070; wynnlasvegas.com
FASHION SHOW One of the Strip’s premier retail destinations, Fashion Show mall features more than 250 shops, as well as the city’s only Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue outposts. 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-369-8382; thefashionshow.com
THE FORUM SHOPS AT CAESARS The iconic mall that introduced small luxury boutique shopping to Vegas is now the exclusive home to designers Alexis Bittar, Charlotte Olympia, and
Mulberry, among others. 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-893-4800; simon.com
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GRAND CANAL SHOPPES AT VENETIAN AND PALAZZO
The only Alexander McQueen boutique in Las Vegas stocks the brand’s bold collections of apparel, accessories, and eyewear for men and women. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3490; alexandermcqueen.com
Venetian and Palazzo’s vast retail experience offers more than 150 signature stores, including Vegas’s sole Barneys New York. 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-414-4525; grandcanalshoppes.com
MIRACLE MILE SHOPS Connected to Planet Hollywood, this 200-brand mall’s boutiques spread across more than a mile of prime Strip real estate. 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-8660704; miraclemileshopslv.com
THE SHOPS AT CRYSTALS This jewel-like retail mecca caters to VIPs with exclusive luxury boutiques (think Lanvin, Miu Miu, and Stella McCartney), concierge services, and other toptier amenities. 3720 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-590-9299; theshopsatcrystals.com
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BALLY Luxury leather goods, such as shoes, bags, and accessories, are the cornerstones of this Swiss heritage brand. The Shops at Crystals, 702-732-7800; bally.com
BARNEYS NEW YORK This multilevel megastore is a one-stop shop for everything from ready-towear apparel and footwear to fine jewelry and fragrances. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-629-4200; barneys.com
CANALI In addition to casual clothing and accessories, Canali’s Grand Canal Shoppes
outpost also offers the brand’s made-to-measure suiting experience. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-862-4447; canali.com
CARMEN STEFFENS Don’t miss the eye-catching array of exotic shoes, bags, and other fine leather accessories from one of Brazil’s hottest luxury brands. Fashion Show, 702-462-5408; carmensteffens.com
CHANEL Wynn and Encore offer a double-dose of must-have handbags, fragrances, fine jewelry, and ready-towear apparel from the legendary house. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, 702770-5458; chanel.com
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN From sandals to spikeheeled stilettos, Christian Louboutin at The Forum Shops offers an impressive assortment of the brand’s eye-catching red-soled shoes. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-818-8444; christianlouboutin.com
DOLCE & GABBANA Enjoy dedicated apparel and accessories selections for men and women at this legendary Italian fashion house’s Crystals boutiques. The Shops at Crystals, 702431-6614; dolcegabbana.com
DIOR This chic Wynn boutique just received a revamp with décor from contemporary artists including Laurent Chauvat, Christopher Schanck, David Hayman, and Christophe Delcourt. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3496; dior.com
DVF Diane von Furstenberg offers a tightly edited presentation of her iconic wrap dresses, scarves, and accessories. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-818-2294; dvf.com
ELIE TAHARI This ultramodern Forum Shops boutique houses the womenswear designer’s tailored separates, classic sheath dresses, and plush sportswear. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-7322454; elietahari.com
TIVOLI VILLAGE Tucked away just north of Summerlin, this outdoor Old World-style shopping village boasts fashion, home décor, and jewelry retailers. 440 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-570-7400; tivolivillagelv.com
TOWN SQUARE This 100-acre outdoor shopping center at the south end of the Strip, offers a broad selection of brandname retailers and specialty shops. 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-269-5001; mytownsquarelasvegas.com
THE ATRIUM AT THE PALAZZO
Calling all gift-givers: Your shopping mission for the holidays and beyond just got easier with the opening of Palazzo and Hudson Group’s new multibrand shopping destination. The Atrium, a one-stop shop for all things chic from accessories and fine jewelry to beauty and fragrance puts a dazzling array of brands all together for ultimate convenience. Expect high-end fashion houses like Dior and Salvatore Ferragamo in the 16,000 square-foot space, and a glam aesthetic to showcase them (think a textured gold and black lacquer facade with bright whites, and dedicated wall niches for each brand). For the ultimate in great finds, opt for Passion de L’Amour’s hand-crafted bottles embellished with Swarovski crystals from House of Sillage or baubles from Salvatore Ferragamo’s new Vara Bow jewelry collection. 866-659-9643; palazzo.com
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SHOPPING DESTINATIONS
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All 14 categories of Hermès products, from fine silk scarves to leather bags like the Birkin, are represented at the French label’s Shops at Crystals boutique. The Shops at Crystals, 702-8938900; hermes.com
Attention-getting accessories and clothing— think flowing maxi dresses in exotic patterns and animal prints—are perfect for the modern-day jet set. The Shops at Crystals, 702-7367300; robertocavalli.com
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LOUIS VUITTON
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Shop finely crafted readyto-wear apparel and accessories for men and women from one of fashion’s most enduringly popular designers. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-904-7741; armani.com
Louis Vuitton’s tri-level Shops at Crystals store—the largest of its kind in North America—is also home to James Turrell’s permanent light installation Akhob. The Shops at Crystals, 702262-6262; louisvuitton.com
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MACY’S
Go treasure hunting for a trove of luxury apparel, accessories, and shoes from both big-name and emerging designers, plus skincare, beauty, and grooming products. Fashion Show, 702-7338300; saksfifthavenue.com
The celebrity-favorite footwear designer offers a Vegas-perfect selection of sky-high stilettos and embellished heels. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-866-0055; giuseppezanottidesign.com
This expansive Fashion Show anchor store stocks brands including Calvin Klein, Estée Lauder, and Ralph Lauren, as well as home furnishings and housewares. Fashion Show, 702-731-5111; macys.com
Part haberdashery, part lounge, this luxe retailer is a one-stop shop for custom suits and other must-have menswear. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7630; stitchedlifestyle.com
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MULBERRY
TOM FORD
Couture clothing, luxury handbags, and one-of-akind accessories are the stars of the show at Givenchy’s stately Wynn boutique. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-737-1091; givenchy.com
Timeless leather bags, shoes, and ready-to-wear clothing—including exclusive-to-Vegas pieces— reign at one of England’s premier retail titans. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-382-0496; mulberry.com
Multitalented designer Tom Ford presents a dramatic display of ready-to-wear apparel, fragrances, and cosmetics, plus a made-tomeasure suiting program for men. The Shops at Crystals, 702-740-2940; tomford.com
NEIMAN MARCUS
The storied Italian label’s 2,500-square-foot boutique at Crystals offers ready-towear apparel for both men and women, as well as fragrances, fine jewelry, and timepieces. The Shops at Crystals, 702-933-7951; versace.com
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA Italy’s leading men’s luxury brand specializes in tailormade suiting and sportswear, plus shoes, leather goods, and eyewear. The Shops at Crystals, 702-891-8726; zegna.com
GUCCI Gucci’s fantasy world, as imagined by the brand’s current creative director, Alessandro Michele, comes alive as one of the focal points of its Crystals boutique. The Shops at Crystals, 702-730-1946; gucci.com
GUESS Provocative, on-trend pieces for men and women, plus an impressively varied denim selection, stun at this Fashion Show staple. Fashion Show, 702-6912541; guess.com
In addition to luxury merchandise for men, women, and children, this Fashion Show anchor store also offers personalshopping services and custom alterations. Fashion Show, 702-731-3636;
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WYNN COLLECTION
PRADA
Wynn’s signature fashion boutique spotlights clothing and accessories from more than 40 designers, including Azzedine Alaïa and Naeem Khan. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3545; wynnlasvegas.com
One of the biggest Prada boutiques in the world showcases the brand’s sophisticated, streamlined separates and accessories across three levels. The Shops at Crystals, 702-7403000; prada.com
HOLIDAY DECOR Sun City - Summerlin Florist creates artistic, vibrant floral designs for its international and local clientele. It sets itself apart in the Las Vegas floral community with its exuberant use of color, gorgeous variations in texture, and eye for detail. Sun City - Summerlin Florist’s professional staff works with its clients to design aweinspiring results from simple bouquets to weddings and spectacular holiday decor installations. Innovating new designs and spectacular floral treatments is the passion of every florist at Sun City Summerlin Florist, so every gift you give will be distinct and special. Sun City Summerlin Florist 9442 Del Webb Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89134 (702)254-0063 www.suncitysummerlinflorist.com
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STYLE THE GUIDE JEWELRY & WATCHES ALEXIS BITTAR Find avant-garde jewelry and rare antique pieces from one of the industry’s leading independent designers at his eponymous Forum Shops boutique. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-836-0896; alexisbittar.com
AUDEMARS PIGUET Ultraluxe Swiss-made watches dazzle at this legendary company known for its complex mechanical timepieces. The Shops at Crystals, 702-889-8828; audemarspiguet.com
BELLUSSO JEWELERS The Strip’s leading jewelry and watch boutique carries brands from Greubel Forsey to Harry Winston and Vacheron Constantin. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-650-2988; bellussojewelers.com
BULGARI The Italian luxury brand’s Crystals boutique features two sides: one dedicated to jewelry and watches, and another showcasing accessories and leather goods. The Shops at Crystals, 702-583-4747; bulgari.com
CA’D’ORO Located in the Grand Canal Shoppes, Ca’d’Oro specializes in Swiss-made watches and European jewelry lines (think Longines, Movado, and Wellendorff). Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-696-0080; cadorojewelers.com
CARTIER An extraordinary assortment of one-of-a-kind
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designs and pieces from the Panthère, Love, and Trinity collections, among others, awaits at this Art Deco-inspired boutique. The Shops at Crystals, 702-487-3160; cartier.com
GRAFF DIAMONDS Inside Graff’s dazzling Wynn showroom, enjoy an unparalleled selection of rare gemstones and diamonds of all colors and sizes. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3494; graffdiamonds.com
HARRY WINSTON The New York-based jeweler’s intimate Bellagio salon is a trove of spectacular diamondbedecked pieces, including rings, pendants, and wristwatches. Bellagio, 702-4792479; harrywinston.com
HOROLOGIO FINE WATCHES This destination shop carries limited-edition timepieces from brands such as Breitling, Jaquet Droz, and Shinola. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-733-0016; horologio.com
ROBERTO COIN Romantic, classically inspired pieces made from 18-karat gold, diamonds, and colored gemstones abound at this minimalist Caesars boutique. Caesars Palace, 702-731-7094; robertocoin.com
ROLEX Rolex’s Wynn store is the brand’s only dedicated boutique in all of Vegas and features both contemporary timepieces and an exhibition of vintage Rolexes. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3560; rolex.com
TIFFANY & CO. Find archival designs and contemporary creations, including the jeweler’s beloved diamond engagement rings, inside this massive two-level boutique. The Shops at Crystals, 702-545-9090; tiffany.com
TOURBILLON The largest Tourbillon boutique in the world showcases some of the Swatch Group’s most prestigious brands, from Breguet and Blancpain to Jaquet Droz and Omega. The Shops at Crystals, 702-597-0284; tourbillon.com
TOURNEAU Explore an expansive collection of new and certified pre-owned watches from Breitling, Cartier, and Rolex, among others. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-732-8463; tourneau.com
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS The sparkling array of fine jewelry at Van Cleef & Arpels’ biggest US boutique includes pieces inspired by nature, fashion, and the arts. The Shops at Crystals, 702-560-6556; vancleefarpels.com
WYNN & COMPANY WATCHES Shop a broad range of expertly crafted timepieces from brands like Breguet, Panerai, and Vacheron Constantin, many of which have their own on-site showrooms.Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3520; wynnlasvegas.com
SPA & BEAUTY CHANEL BEAUTY Chanel’s first-ever beauty boutique offers the French legacy brand’s limited-
edition cosmetics and fragrances, as well as its entire line of sunglasses. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-735-2555; chanel.com
ESPA AT VDARA This two-level spa comes complete with ESPA’s signature European heat experiences and a menu of rejuvenating pick-meups for the face and body. Vdara, 702-590-2474; vdara.com
GUERLAIN Enjoy an impressive selection of the French beauty brand’s fragrances, plus cosmetics like its famed Terracotta baked bronzers and Météorites loose powders. Bellagio, 702789-5427; guerlain.com
LOOK STYLE SOCIETY This multifaceted beauty emporium features dedicated spaces for makeup, hair, waxing, and tanning services, as well as an Essie-branded nail salon and retail boutique. Town Square, 702-712-4345; Tivoli Village, 702-5707400; lookstylesociety.com
NARS Find all the velvety lip pencils, cheekily named blushes, and ultrapigmented eye shadows your heart desires at makeup artist François Nars’s Forum Shops boutique. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-7491525; narscosmetics.com
PLATINUM ENTOURAGE Founded by stylist Todd White, Vegas’s original blow-dry bar also specializes in exceptional cut, color, and makeup services. 6670 S. Tenaya Way, 702- 410-5459; blowdrybarlasvegas.com
QUA BATHS & SPA Caesars Palace’s 50,000-square-foot sanctuary boasts Roman baths, themed retreats like the Arctic Ice Room, and a Tea Room with its own tea sommelier. Caesars Palace, 866-782-0655; caesars.com
SISLEY The brand’s first US boutique offers botanical skincare and cosmetics lines, as well as a twoperson spa room for anti-aging treatments. The Shops at Crystals, 702-891-0545; sisleyparis.com
THE SPA AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL The two floors that comprise this Asianinfluenced spa include seven couples’ suites, a Chinese foot spa, and multiple heat and water experiences. Mandarin Oriental, 702-590-8886; mandarinoriental.com
THE SPA AT WYNN Wynn’s gorgeous spa spotlights natural ingredients like white tea and coconut in a decadent environment complete with saunas and plunge pools. Wynn Las Vegas, 702770-3900; wynnlas vegas.com
WYNN BEAUTY COLLECTION Wynn’s beauty boutique stocks a curated selection of fragrances, skincare products, and cosmetics from luxury brands like Penhaligon’s, Laura Mercier, and Tom Ford Beauty. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3537; wynnlasvegas.com
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# I N S TA VEGAS! Enterprising social media stars are stealing the scene this season with snaps that mean serious business. by ANDREA BENNETT
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IT’S A WEEKEND NIGHT—OR ANY NIGHT— IN LAS VEGAS, and at least a few thousand people are enacting their #whathappensinvegas fantasies. On one end of town, Steve Aoki could be “caking” a few lucky fans among 7,000 packed into Hakkasan before spraying them with Champagne. Holly Madison might be busting out of a Monarch butterfly costume at the Electric Daisy Carnival. A newly married couple weaves its way through a casino floor; a massive, animatronic squirrel picks up an acorn in Bellagio’s Conservatory; an adult-sized Minion chats with a hirsute angel in pink pasties on Fremont Street as zipliners shoot themselves from a 77-foot-high slot machine overhead. You get the picture: Instagram seems purpose-built for Vegas. For the record, we’ll always dispute the idea that “Vegas doesn’t have character, it has characters.” But some of its characters are capturing the city and its surrounds at their wildest, wackiest, and most naturally beautiful. Watch them watch Vegas, and you’ll get some of the best insider views on everything from our nightlife and nature to fashion and food. HOLLY MADISON | AUTHOR/ENTERTAINER PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALIVE COVERAGE FOR INSOMNIAC EVENTS (EDC); DENISE TRUSCELLO (BOB MACKIE COSTUME); LKB PHOTOGRAPHY (CHANDELIER); COURTESY OF @HOLLYMADISON (REMAINING IMAGES)
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In her own words! clockwise from above: ”Before Jubilee closed, they kindly let me borrow one of their iconic Bob Mackie costumes for a shoot. I love the classic showgirl look (though not enough to put my hair up, apparently, haha).”; “There is this great art wall in the NICU where my son had to stay for a few days after he was born. This was the day I brought him home!”; “My
Few have mastered the art of reinvention like Holly Madison, who first seared America’s eyeballs on E!’s The Girls Next Door, but is better known now by fans as mom to two Insta-gorgeous children and wife of Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella, and a bubblegum-sexy social media presence. The two-time author—Down the Rabbit Hole, about life with Hugh Hefner, became a #1 New York Times bestseller, which she followed with the recently released The Vegas Diaries—isn’t stopping at writing books (though she’s currently at work on a YA novel). “I don’t put myself in a box,” she says. “After I’ve accomplished a goal, I move on to something new.” And if you’re not already among her 4 million social media followers, don’t expect “just ‘Hey, look at me in a bikini’ pictures.’ My followers and I bond over being a new mom, music festivals, travel, or our nerdy fangirl obsessions. I try to include all aspects of my life on Instagram.”
husband had a bunch of tiny flamingo floaties at the house from a company party, so I decided to take a bath with them, because why not?”; “This one is at my Vegas home. I’m obsessed with chandeliers, the bigger the better.“; “I love all the amazing pictures from EDC, especially this one because the color palette is so fabulous!”
Inspirations: “Old Hollywood visuals. Also: Disney, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Game of Thrones.” Most memorable image: “A photo of my newborn son’s hand on mine.” Vegas love: “It’s a city full of interesting characters and eccentrics, and I love a good eccentric.” Shopping with Holly: “I love Palazzo (they have my favorite Louboutin store) and the Dolce & Gabbana at Crystals stocks amazing pieces.” 20 minutes in Vegas: “Somewhere with an amazing view, like Lago at Bellagio.” Most missed old school Vegas venue: “The Crazy Horse Paris. My friends and I used to go there all the time.” Best season: “Fall in Vegas. The weather is nice, the city’s not too busy, and everything feels like it’s starting over.” For more on Madison’s best of Vegas, go to vegasmagazine.com.
JEFF TIMMONS | ENTERTAINER He’s a singer, television producer, writer, performer, and host—but to any girl who grew up in the ’90s, he’s the Jeff Timmons (sob! wail!) of Grammy-nominated 98 Degrees, currently enjoying its renaissance from the recent MY2K Tour to nearly 40 cities across the country. Boy band devotees already know that he united with members of Backstreet Boys, O-Town, and NSYNC to star in and record a song for Nick Carter’s post-apocalyptic zombie western movie Dead 7 this year. But for Vegas locals, he’s also a neighbor and buddy who “started singing on a whim at a party in college” and now counts millions of fans from “concerts, TV appearances, collaborations with folks like Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder; performances at the White House, and for Michael Jackson, the list goes on.” The secret to his long-lived popularity might be that positive attitude and a combination of “faith, humility, self-belief, and an unrelenting work ethic”—but also smart use of social media and technology, he says, “to not only proliferate my own brand, but many of the television programs, live shows, and artists that I produce and develop.” Inspiration: “Being creative, providing for my family, and fear of failure.” Most frequent comment: “Most folks inquire when 98 Degrees will be in their city, or when they can come to Vegas to see a show I’m involved with.” Vegas love: “It’s the land of opportunity for an entertainer. It’s not oversaturated like Los Angeles, but there is so much to do here as a fan and an entertainer. The weather is great, the traffic is better, and the people in the business are tight-knit and loyal.” 20 minutes in Vegas: “Grab breakfast at Bite in Summerlin and check out the views in Red Rock.” Date night: “STK is amazing, but the Rio has a great steakhouse called VooDoo, and the views are to die for.” Old Vegas inspiration: “Once in a while, I like to check out ‘Old Town’ Las Vegas. That’s where this place began. A lot of history, and a ton of nostalgia.” For more on Timmons’s best of Vegas, go to vegasmagazine.com.
clockwise from above: A road snap: “Hotel composing” from Timmons’s hotel room in the Netherlands; sold-out crowd during last summer’s MY2K tour with 98 Degrees; funny faces on a daddy-daughter lunch date with Timmons and youngest daughter Ariahuna; 98 Degrees performing at Summer MixTape Festival 2016.
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JOHN UM | CHEF @chefjohn
At first glance, you might think John Um’s collection of Instagram images depicts a gorgeous collection of brilliant flowers, or deeply saturated photorealistic paintings. Take a second look, and like his 47K followers, you’ll get pulled in to post after post of sushi as art. After all, he’s the sushi chef for SushiSamba in Las Vegas, Miami Beach, and Coral Gables (though he makes Vegas his home), and the nature of his business, he explains, “is to have a perfect culinary experience by achieving a balance of taste and artful presentation.” Always looking for exotic ingredients as inspiration, he began documenting his creations, ultimately using his Instagram page as a career portfolio. “Now I like to provide information about these unique dishes, and even some art work that inspires me.” His rainbows of artfully plated sushi regularly command upwards of 1,500 likes apiece, but this purist is no prima donna. He presents a single, minimal, phallic-looking geoduck with the hashtag “#calmdownitisjustaclam” and his tagline? “CHEF because badass motherf*cker is not an official job title.” Inspiration: “Everyone and everything. I hear my cooks and I get inspired, I experience other chefs’ dishes and get inspired,
clockwise from above: “This three-piece tiradito dish was made for one of the events at the Venetian. This twist includes tuna with apple lime sauce and serrano pepper; salmon with garlic ponzu, kinkan honey, and garlic chips; and yellowtail with lemongrass sauce and chili
strings.”; Um working with the executive chef/partner Timon Balloo at Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill, SushiSamba’s sister restaurant in Miami. Sugarcane opened in Venetian in November; “Chirashizushi but with a twist. It’s an assortment of different fish on top of sushi rice.”
I simply look at the sky and get inspired.” Toque solidarity: “I get a lot of compliments from different chefs around the world… wishing to try the dishes.” Vegas love: “Come on, everyone wants to be in Vegas! Las Vegas is like adults’ Disneyland. However, what people don’t know is that this place is not only about casinos and parties. We have a lot of cool places with art, and an outstanding culinary scene.” 20 minutes in Vegas: “Put $20 in a slot machine, enjoy a bottle of beer while playing with a minimum bet, then go all-in when you have one minute left.” Date place: “Seven Magic Mountains. This is where I asked my girl to marry me, so it is a special place for both of us.” Local hangouts: “Downtown Las Vegas! #dtlv. When you have all these vibes and art works around the streets, you cannot ask for more.” City view: “Mandarin Oriental Bar and Skyfall lounge at Delano.” For more on Um’s best of Vegas, go to vegasmagazine.com.
STEVE AOKI | MUSICIAN/PRODUCER @steveaoki
Social media platforms seem to bend to Steve Aoki’s will, since one of the most social of all international DJs was doing grassroots social media of his own long before the likes of Instagram. “Even in the MySpace days, I was throwing parties so I could DJ; I was on the ground, passing out flyers. I’m about the dissemination of information,” he adds. “That information was music, a new release on my label [Dim Mak Records, which he founded in 1996]. I was passionate about exposing Bloc Party to the world; party after party I’d give out CDs to people I knew. It starts with a genuine interest in how you present things.” In the Inst-era, Aoki says, “The presentation you give to people is as important as what’s inside.” That’s why his multimillion-follower social media presence is heavy on pictorial narrative. “You have to explain the story—the backstory and the labor that went into what they’re getting.” About his posts, he says, “I’m not selling things all the time. I’m showcasing different parts of my culture.”
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Most memorable moment: “I was lucky enough to sit eye-view at the final presidential debate. And then I raced over to Hillary’s
rally in North Las Vegas, and I got a selfie with her and Bill. It was so cool and of-the-moment. I garnered over 100,000 likes, and I made a big deal of that on Snapchat.” Most frequent comment: “Usually where they’re from: ‘Come to Guatemala! Come to Istanbul! Come to Jakarta!’ The community that follows me is worldwide.” Secret skill: “Recharging on a five-minute nap. I’ll sleep anywhere. There’s no shame to the game. And I can do it in any vehicle you can imagine. I try to get my team to follow the same protocol so we can all reschedule.” Favorite local hangout: “I love Izakaya Go: You have to go to these little guys off the Strip, in these strip malls undercover.” Zen and the art of Vegas: “Local spots that are important for me have healthy options. I go to Protein House, Greens and Proteins, and Fruits & Roots is actually in my rider. When I travel their juices are always in my fridge ready to go.” 90 minutes in Vegas: “I’d go to Oracle, a gymnastics place where Cirque gymnasts train. I trained there and it was pretty amazing.” Most inspirational place: “My studio—it’s in my house. You can see it on Instagram at #neonfuturecave.” For more on Aoki’s best of Vegas, go to vegasmagazine.com.
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clockwise from top left: Aoki performing his “What We Started” for thousands of fans at a Don Diablo concert. “They’ll never be never be us #whatwestarted”; Aoki takes flight for thousands of fans at the
Crazy Sense festival in Hannover, Germany in August; a magical tree tunnel in Germany; “Rock 2 Fakie” skateboard trickery at home in Henderson; Aoki in action: “#summer2016.”
give off”; “ Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, new nails to prove it.”; “Be always blooming in a direction that is more important than speed. Many are going nowhere too fast.”
Inspiration: “Women with talent and substance; music, movies, photography, art, and entrepreneurs. My job as a production and design manager at KNYEW, my family, and my boyfriend, @DJCrooked.” Memorable moment: “The selfie I shared while I was in Kyoto, Japan, has got to be one of my faves. It was taken at the top of a hiking trail during the start of autumn. I’ve never seen such red and yellow leaves. Till this day I can’t get over it.” Key to success: “I like to go by my favorite quote right now: ‘A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.’” Most frequent comment: “Emojis! The top three are the heart eye, flame, and bomb.” Vegas love: “Vegas is special for being Vegas—from the lavishness of the nightlife and food, to the hustlers here.” Date place: “My favorite Japanese restaurant, Raku!” Place for inspiration: “The Shops at Crystals. I get inspired by all of the current seasons’ fashions, and it inspires me to keep working so that I can one day afford it all.” For more on Vergonio’s best of Vegas, go to vegasmagazine.com.
JAENNELLE VERGONIO | LIFESTYLE AND FASHION BLOGGER @jnelv
The design and production manager at the brand @KNYEW (Keeping NY Everywhere) and professional fashion and lifestyle influencer started working in fashion at 15 years old in streetwear boutiques, moving on to merchandising for American Apparel. “I was able to post about all my travels and daily outfits,” she explains. Once a hobby now a fulltime job, “My blog also opened up opportunities to create content for local businesses and hotels in Las Vegas.” Perfectly framed moments—from a view overlooking the Las Vegas Strip to a neat pinwheel of Adidas to a celebratory drink before taking over Marquee Las Vegas’s Snapchat regularly garner 2,000 likes. It’s all about Vergonio’s version of the #goodlife, and everyone wants it.
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clockwise from left: “Unlocking Mondays with Marquee and Cosmopolitan” right before her Snapchat takeover with Marquee Las Vegas; “Because you attract the energy that you
clockwise from above: A nighttime view from Carracedo’s “home base,” #dtlv, #lvblvd; below pedestrians in a New York Apple store; sunrise over
JOHN CARRACEDO | PHOTOGRAPHER @johnnylace
Surprising, off-kilter perspectives on Downtown Las Vegas, The Strip, and the mountains and desert around the Vegas valley have made John Carracedo a social media documentarian of sorts. A puffy cumulonimbus cloud dwarfs a Joshua tree in a dramatic desert landscape; the High Roller Ferris wheel bears down on a lone pedestrian. Carracedo’s unique perspective is, well, having a unique perspective. “I just go out into the world and shoot what I love and don’t worry about what others think,” he says, a modus operandi that has helped him land professional work with Sony, Dos Equis, and
Jägermeister, and made him Time magazine’s choice in Nevada for its “50 Instagram Photographers to Follow in All 50 States” project. As for inspiration? “I am open minded about everything, but what inspires me the most are sunrises and sunsets. You would never catch the same sunrise or sunset ever!” Memorable images: “A couple of my double-exposure shots in a project I dedicated to the cities of Los Angeles and Las Vegas.” Most frequent comment: “I get a lot of cool emojis, but I always love the ones that say ‘You’re the reason I picked up a camera.’” Vegas love: “Downtown Las Vegas is where I enjoy shooting street photography, because there’s always something interesting going on there.” 20 minutes in Vegas: “A helicopter ride!” Date place: “Ohjah Sushi.” Go here for inspiration: “Valley of Fire National Park.” Ideal Vegas day: “Shoot all day and meet amazing people!” For more on Carracedo’s best of Vegas, go to vegasmagazine.com.
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the desert gives an unusual, backlit view of Ugo Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains in the Ivanpah Valley, just south of the Las Vegas Strip.
The giddy days of ski bunnies in neon hues are giving way to a modern mood on the slopes. The athleisure avalanche clears a path for slimmed-down silhouettes and stretch fabrics in a quietly powerful palette of earth tones, metallics, and polar blacks and whites. Call it the new cold-mountain chic. photography by rodolfo martinez
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on her: Top, Dior ($1,300). The Shops at Crystals, 702-597-0941; dior.com. Cashmere leggings, Magaschoni ($298). Saks Fifth Avenue, Fashion Show, 702-733-8300; magaschoni.com. Sneakers, Stella McCartney ($590). The Shops at Crystals, 702-798-5102; neimanmarcus.com. on him: Henley, Dolce & Gabbana ($375). The Shops at Crystals, 702-431-6614; dolcegabbana.com. Cashmere jogger, Brunello Cucinelli ($2,545). The Shops at Crystals, 702-527-7766; brunellocucinelli.com. Sneakers, Dior Homme ($700). The Shops at Crystals, 702-597-0941; diorhomme.com opposite page: Sweater, Tommy Hilfiger ($329). Macy’s, Fashion Show, 702-731-5111; tommyhilfiger.com. Pant, Burberry ($450). The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-731-0650; burberry.com. Lance Vachetta hiking boot, Michael Kors ($498). Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-731-2510; michaelkors.com
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Jacket ($9,650) and jumpsuit ($2,100), Chanel. Wynn Las Vegas, 800-550-0005; chanel.com. Helmet, EA7 (price on request). The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-6505200; armani.com. Gloves, Moncler Grenoble ($535). The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-323-7129; moncler.com. Egide boot, Moncler ($575). see above. opposite page: Waffle crew sweater, Vince ($355). The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-984-4420; vince.com. Henley, Dolce & Gabbana ($375). The Shops at Crystals, 702-431-6614; dolcegabbana.com. Pants, Belstaff (price on request). belstaff.com
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on her: Ming sweater ($950) and scarf (price on request), Altuzarra. Barneys New York, Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-629-4200; barneys.com. Elaine pants, Bogner ($500). bogner.com. Socks, Club Monaco ($17). clubmonaco.com. Peana combat boot, Max Mara ($745). Saks Fifth Avenue, Fashion Show, 702-733-8300; maxmara.com. on him: Logan jacket, Toni Sailer ($2,249). tonisailer.com. Turtleneck, Vince ($325). The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-9844420; vince.com. Trouser, Emporio Armani ($595). The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-650-5200; armani.com
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Jacket ($679) and shirt ($399), Mountain Force. mountainforce.com. White LS Raglan henley, Rag & Bone ($150). Nordstrom, Fashion Show, 702-862-2525; nordstrom.com. Ski pant, Michael Kors ($295). Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-731-2510; michaelkors. com. Sunglasses, Ray-Ban ($140). Sunglass Hut, Miracle Mile Shops, 702-731-2558; sunglasshut.com. Cashmere socks, Club Monaco ($90). clubmonaco.com. Gloves ($450) and Armand Scarpa boots, Moncler ($795). The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-323-7129; moncler.com opposite page: on her: Fiumana chevron coat, Max Mara ($2,850). Saks Fifth Avenue, Fashion Show, 702-733-8300; maxmara.com. Candis long sweater, BCBG Max Azria ($448). The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-6995498; bcbg.com. Sunglasses, Giorgio Armani ($380). Sunglass Hut, Miracle Mile Shops, 702-731-2558; sunglasshut.com. Booties, Dolce & Gabbana ($1,245). The Shops at Crystals, 702-431-6614; dolcegabbana.com. on him: Coat, Valentino ($6,495). The Shops at Crystals, 702-737-7603; valentino.com. Turtleneck, Tommy Hilfiger ($329). Macy’s, Fashion Show, 702-731-5111; tommyhilfiger.com. Fit 2 jean, Rag & Bone ($175). Nordstrom, Fashion Show, 702-862-2525; nordstrom.com. Lance Vachetta hiking boot, Michael Kors ($498). Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-731-2510; michaelkors.com
Hair and manicure by Elizabeth McGuire at Bizzy Lizzy’s One Stop Shop Makeup by Helen Robertson at Celestine using Givenchy Beauty Models: Alex Kate Knight at MUSENYC and Zach Pricer at New York Models Locations provided by Buttermilk Mountain, Aspen/Snowmass (aspensnowmass.com), and Bowden Properties (bobbowden.com/ aspen-real-estate/) home seen throughout: 455 Sunnyside Lane, $36 million, Bob Bowden, Bowden Properties, 625 E. Main St., Ste. 102A, Aspen, CO, 970-544-2000; sunnysideridge.com
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opposite page: Platinum and diamond High Jewelry necklace, Cartier (price on request). Wynn Las Vegas, 702-696-0146; cartier.us. White-gold, diamond, and glittered gray Dior lacquer Poisonous earrings, Dior Fine Jewelry (price on request). Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3496; dior.com this page: 18k white-gold and 27.48c diamond High Jewelry
Collection earrings, Chopard (price on request). Wynn Las Vegas, 702-862-4522; chopard.com. Platinum and 49.21 carat diamond Wreath Cluster necklace, Harry Winston (price on request). The Shops at Crystals, 702-2620001; harrywinston.com. 18k gold and .35 carat round white diamond pendant, Simon G. ($4,840). T-Bird Jewelers, The Trails Village Center at Summerlin, 702-2563900; tbirdjewelers.com
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opposite page: 18k white-gold 4.51 carat round white diamond earrings, Simon G. ($13,420). T-Bird Jewelers, The Trails Village Center at Summerlin, 702-2563900; tbirdjewelers.com. 30.57 multishape diamond Swan brooch, Graff (price on request). Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3494; graffdiamonds.com. Platinum 19.05ct diamond Secret Cluster bangle bracelet, Harry Winston (price on request). The Shops at Crystals, 702-262-0001; harrywinston.com
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this page: 18k white-gold High Jewelry diamond necklace, Bulgari (price on request). The Shops at Crystals, 1-800-BULGARI; bulgari.com. 39.29 carat diamond and titanium Gardenia brooch, Martin Katz ($220,000). martinkatz.com. 27.34 carat white pear-shaped diamond abstract earrings with radiant-cut diamond centers, Graff (price on request). Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3494; graffdiamonds.com
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THE BIRTH OF THE MODERN YOU’LL WANT TO MOVE IN TO THE NEW RH LAS VEGAS, THE GALLERY AT TIVOLI VILLAGE—AND THAT NICELY ALIGNS WITH CEO GARY FRIEDMAN’S VISION.
RH CEO Gary Friedman says this rooftop won’t become a party space, but it’s already hosted one of the year’s best, and Las Vegans might not take no for an answer.
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BY ANDREA BENNETT
Known for design that offers a unique take on traditional forms, Restoration Hardware has made a latter-day leap into contemporary furnishings with the launch of RH Modern. But while other home furnishings and design businesses move toward selling in the virtual realm, RH CEO Gary Friedman is assertively going the opposite direction. Namely, in openings like the new RH Gallery (340 S. Rampart Blvd., 775-4640770; rh.com), which, at 60,000 square feet over four floors of a classical contemporary manse, anchors the expansion of Tivoli Village. It is immediately recognizable, with its charcoal-gray Venetian plaster exterior, an entrance of 30-foot-high glass-and-steel arches, and courtyards filled with lush fig ivy and towering date palms. A rooftop park and conservatory is studded with mature heritage olive trees—as if someone lives here. And that is quite the point, as Friedman told us in a recent conversation about RH’s future. I hesitate to call RH Gallery a store, since I’d like to just move in. Most retailers build a storefront or slap up a big box building. We’re building spaces with fresh air and natural light—really more home than store. We don’t do this because it’s a novelty idea. It allows people to explore and experience in a
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SPACE DEBUT brand is really important. The more three-dimensional the experience, the deeper connection a person can have. If you’re selling commodities, this isn’t so important. There’s no need for a person to interact with a box of Tide laundry detergent before they buy it! How do you see the RH experience evolving? These new design galleries are in their very early states. There will be a whole floor dedicated to RH Modern—our new business in the last year. The vast majority of team members are interior designers or consultants with strong design backgrounds. Our design ethos is based on our belief that the most pleasing design is a reflection of human design, and we are helping people realize their own vision.
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“THE PHYSICALITY OF OUR BRAND IS REALLY IMPORTANT. THERE’S NO NEED FOR A PERSON TO INTERACT WITH A BOX OF TIDE LAUNDRY DETERGENT BEFORE THEY BUY IT!” — gary friedman
from top: Customers are encouraged to relax and experience this outdoor furniture in its breezy environs; not just living room furniture—lie down for a bit of retail therapy!
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realistic and abstracted manner. Our consultants in the Design Atelier are there to understand how people can amplify their own space and even help them conceive a space that they might not be able to imagine on their own. In Vegas, the rooftop area seems particularly inspired because of our weather. We’re excited to be in Las Vegas, and we’ve allocated more outdoor space here than to any other Gallery because we know that people love their outdoor spaces. We’re trying to express who we are in the most authentic and dynamic way we can. I understand the idea of experiencing a space, but 60,000 square feet is really large! Where other retailers are shrinking, the physicality of our
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THE CITY’S FIRST NEW-BUILD HOTEL CASINO IN 6 YEARS, LUC Y DRAGON MOVES CHINATOWN TO THE STRIP’S NORTH END.
Lucky Dragon developers are expecting an influx of Chinese gamers from Las Vegas and beyond to this ruby-colored hotel casino on Sahara; both décor and games are aimed toward a Chinese crowd, and those looking for a transporting experience.
You can easily find Las Vegas in Asia (see Singapore’s Marina Bay, Macau’s Cotai Strip) But with the valley now home to the fastest growing Asian population in the United States, and an even larger one in Southern California, catering to this community is crucial. From noodle bars to gaming, most resorts have made (subtle) accommodations, but in December, the brand-new Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino (300 W. Sahara Ave.; luckydragon.com) goes all in. Everything that can feasibly be colored (lucky) red has been—from the exterior of the 203-room hotel tower to accent pillows on the bed. The 27,500 squarefoot casino emphasizes table games such as Pai gow and baccarat; a tea garden is served by a tea sommelier; and restaurants range from dim sum to Cantonese dining, to a night marketstyle food hall. “All signs are in Chinese first, English second,” says developer Andy Fonfa. “We’re offering the Asian community a real opportunity to showcase their culture.” Just a couple of traffic lights south, Malaysia’s Genting Group—the team behind Resorts World, one of Asia’s best known gaming resort brands— is finally beginning work on their $4 billion dollar mega-project. With 3,000 rooms, a permanent exhibit of China’s famed terra-cotta warriors, live pandas, and even scaled-down Great Wall, the resort isn’t just aiming at any one market. Nervous, much? Not Lucky Dragon, where executives have done their homework. Fonfa is hugely optimistic, hinting at growth plans like a walkable neighborhood with dining and retail, easily accessible on foot from any north Strip hotel. “Between this and future projects ,” Fonfa says, “the North Strip will be the new Chinatown.”
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“ONE OF THE REASONS I USE A CHILD’S TOY AS AN ART MEDIUM IS TO MAKE THE ARTWORK RELATABLE.” —NATHAN SAWAYA
Lego your ego! These perfect listeners are poised on park benches around the new Park between New York-New York and Monte Carlo in semi-permanently rapt attention. That is, before they move on to their next gig.
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FOUND: THE PERFECT MAN. LEANING IN, LISTENING TO YOUR SECRETS, NOT TALKING BACK… AND COMES IN DELIGHTFUL PRIMARY COLORS. BY KRISTEN PETERSON
If “Park People,” Nathan Sawaya’s human figures made entirely of LEGOs and placed in MGM’s The Park between New York-New York and Monte Carlo seem familiar, you may have seen his large-scale works in public spaces around the globe. He’s collaborated with Lady Gaga for a music video; made a life-sized LEGO rendition of Stephen Colbert, which he presented to the talk show host on The Colbert Report; and appropriated several well-known works: Michelangelo’s David, Klimt’s The Kiss, and Duchamp’s Fountain. In October, an installation of Sawaya’s life-sized monochromatic human figures covered the White House’s South Lawn for an event focused on science, technology, and climate change. At MGM, the “Park People” serve as secret keepers. [People are welcome to sit with the sculptures and even converse with them,” Sawaya says, explaining that he strives to create intimacy between viewers and art by making it accessible. “One of the reasons I use a child’s toy as an art medium is to make the artwork relatable, and by placing this installation in the public where they can interact with it, it furthers that goal,” he says. The meticulous craftsmanship involving only the toy bricks is so engrossing that Sawaya was able to leave his job as an attorney in 2004 to work as a full-time artist. Have a similar life goal? Tell it to the sculpture. Through January. theparkvegas.com
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GOING UP! WHERE DO THE CITY’S TOP REAL ESTATE BROKERS SEE THE MARKET GOING NEXT YEAR? IN A WORD, HIGHER. BY ANDY WANG
“BUYERS CONTINUE TO PURCHASE RESIDENCES ON THE STRIP AND DO NOT HESITATE WHEN IT COMES TO PRICE.” —matthew brimhall
With low condo inventory and no new residential buildings on the Strip in the pipeline, CityCenter’s Mandarin Oriental and Veer Towers should see rising prices and a flurry of activity. “Many of the transactions we have completed as a firm in 2016 have been driven by the lack of inventory in the market, especially on the penthouse level and in the most exclusive high-rise towers, such as Mandarin, where we have closed transactions from $1.6 million to $3.2 million,” says Matthew Brimhall of MDB Realty (mdbrealty.com). “Buyers continue to purchase residences on the Strip from locations worldwide and do not hesitate when it comes to price and/or terms.” “There’s no new inventory at this point,” agrees Mike Bell, who partners with Jennifer Graff at Graff Luxury Team (graffluxuryteam.com). “That’s what I tell clients when somebody needs a high-rise condo: ‘They need to buy yours.’” Bell remembers selling preconstruction condos at CityCenter, which makes him see tremendous upside in 2017. “We were selling condos for $1,000 a square foot, and there was nothing there,” he says. Modern art meets moderne style in Penthouse 4103 at Mandarin Oriental.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF BEUTH (MANDARIN PENTHOUSE 4103); RON MILLER (MARTIN UNIT 2807); COURTESY OF PORDES RESIDENTIAL (VEER)
CITYCENTER WILL BE THE CENTER OF THE ACTION
left: Not too shabby: The view from Sky Residence 2911. right: With less and less inventory, spaces like this Veer West Tower bedroom (unit 3603) are becoming unicorns on the Strip. below: A cozy nook for reading or relaxing in Penthouse 4103 at the Mandarin Oriental.
“Now you have an arena; The Park; they’re building a new theater; and there are condos that are half the price. Figure that out.”
than other cities with Mandarin Oriental condos, like New York and London. “If they love it, price is the least important thing.”
BIGGER IS BETTER
NEXT UP: NORTH STRIP!
“Right now, we have a lot of clients wanting luxury,” says Shari Sanderson (lasvegas condomania.com), who’s sold numerous Mandarin units with her Award Realty partner Michele Manley. “Luxury with massive square footage resembling the huge mansions of 2005– 2006 that were so popular. The difference now is our pricing is extremely low compared to California and our tax structure is so much lower. Buyers from California are looking at Vegas as the no-brainer.” “The space is critical,” says Bell, who adds that combining units can drive sales in a market priced much lower
The action is moving north, with Steve Wynn’s expansion, the new W tower at SLS, the new Lucky Dragon casino, and the forthcoming Resorts World Casino adding fire to the market. “All of those new projects are going to revolutionize the Strip,” Brimhall says. This should raise the profile and prices at nearby condo towers like Sky and Allure, where it’s easy to find residences for less than what it would cost to build them. I think there’s tremendous upside to the condos. Anytime you can buy something below replacement cost, it’s tough to make a bad decision.”
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SPACE: THE GUIDE THE BEST OF LAS VEGAS HOME DÉCOR, HOTELS, AND REAL ESTATE
HOME DÉCOR BACCARAT Here you’ll find exquisite glass and colored-crystal tableware, home décor, and lighting, plus gifts galore. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-6936877; baccarat.com
HOMESTORE The gorgeous selection at Encore’s Homestore includes treasures like the Wynn Dream Bed, plus furniture, sculptures, and other artistic interior accents. Encore Las Vegas, 702-770-5477; wynnlasvegas.com
LALIQUE Inspired by René Lalique’s original glass pieces, this Shops at Crystals boutique carries the brand’s sparkling line of vases, sculptures, clocks, chandeliers, and more. The Shops at Crystals, 702-507-2375; lalique.com
LAS VEGAS DESIGN CENTER At the Las Vegas Design Center’s Design Salon, clients enjoy an unparalleled assortment of showrooms, plus personal-shopping services and consultations. 495 S. Grand Central Pkwy., 702-599-3093; lvdesigncenter.com
LAS VEGAS MARKET World Market Center’s biannual Las Vegas Market introduces the public to thousands of furniture, gift, and home décor merchants. 475 S. Grand Central Pkwy., 800-748-5065; lasvegasmarket.com
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PATINA DÉCOR One of the highlights of Downtown’s design district, this expertly curated boutique specializes in midcentury modern and period furnishings, plus vintage couture clothing. 1300 S. Main St., Ste. 140, 702-776-6222; patinadecorlv.com
RH GALLERY Commanding four levels and 60,000 square feet, this innovative new retail experience features artistic installations of home furnishings in a gallery setting, including an entire floor dedicated to RH Modern, with an integrated RH Contemporary Art Gallery. Tivoli Village, 775-464-0770; rh.com
RIVER NORTH Once a pop-up boutique in Tivoli’s The Market LV, this luxe décor shop now commands a street-level store to showcase its selection of sexy-moody candles, home accessories, and furniture. Tivoli Village, 702-331-0344; rivernorthlv.com
WEST ELM Stock up on modern furniture, textiles, and kitchenware from one of the most popular décor brands in the market. The District at Green Valley Ranch, Henderson, 702263-5083; westelm.com
Z GALLERIE Z Gallerie’s offerings include both exclusive and brand-name home furnishings and décor pieces inspired by a variety of global influences. Fashion Show, 702-6969733; zgallerie.com
HOTELS ARIA The spectacular setup at Aria includes two classes of suites—the Tower Suites and Sky Suites—plus awardwinning restaurants and lagoon-like pools. 702-590-7111; aria.com
BELLAGIO Known for its famed fountain show and must-see art collection, Bellagio brings a sense of Italian romance to the heart of the Strip. 702693-7111; bellagio.com
CAESARS PALACE One of the oldest hotels on the Strip continues to evolve with the recent debuts of its revamped Julius Tower, Omnia Nightclub, and trendsetting restaurants. 866-227-5938; caesars.com
COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS The ultimate go-to resort for the young and stylish invites guests to indulge in a bevy of over-the-top nightlife experiences— and three ultracool open-air pools. 702-6987000; cosmopolitan lasvegas.com
THE CROMWELL This boutique-style hotel plays host to Giada De Laurentiis’s eponymous restaurant, Salvatore Calabrese’s bar Bound, and the rooftop Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub. 702-777-3777; thecromwell.com
DELANO LAS VEGAS Inspired by the glamour of South Beach, the all-suite Delano Las Vegas offers access
to a number of high-style dining and nightlife venues, as well as adjacent Mandalay Bay. 702-632-7888; delanolasvegas.com
DOWNTOWN GRAND Enjoy close proximity to the best of Downtown Vegas at this contemporary retreat, known for its sleek interiors and rooftop pool deck.855-384-7263; downtowngrand.com
ENCORE LAS VEGAS Wynn Las Vegas’s sister resort is home to a dynamic collection of suites, restaurants, and indoor/outdoor entertainment venues, including Encore Beach Club and XS Nightclub. 702-770-7000; wynnlasvegas.com
FOUR SEASONS LAS VEGAS Located next to Mandalay Bay, this exclusive Art Deco-inspired hideaway offers respite from the pulsing energy of the Strip. 702-632-5000; fourseasons.com
GREEN VALLEY RANCH RESORT Just a short drive from the Strip, Green Valley’s lush Mediterranean resort aims to entice with an award-winning spa and steakhouse. 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy., Henderson, 702-617-7777; greenvalleyranch. sclv.com
HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO Embrace Vegas’s rock-’n’-roll spirit at this iconic resort complete
with multiple nightlife venues, theaters, and action-packed pools. 702-693-5000; hardrockhotel.com
MANDALAY BAY The gold-plated palace at the south end of the Strip is the focal point of a resort complex that also features a sprawling pool playground, aquarium, and events center. 877-632-7700; mandalaybay.com
MANDARIN ORIENTAL This Asian-inspired hideaway boasts Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire’s Twist restaurant, a chic tearoom, and one of the Strip’s most exclusive pool decks. 702-590-8888; mandarinoriental.com
MGM GRAND Guarded by a 45-foot bronze lion, this massive hotel is home to Hakkasan nightclub and restaurants from celebrity chefs Michael Mina and Joël Robuchon. 877-880-0880; mgmgrand.com
THE MIRAGE The Mirage’s tropically inspired grounds channel the spirit of Polynesia with an erupting volcano, saltwater aquarium, and dedicated animal habitats. 702-791-7111; mirage.com
MONTE CARLO RESORT & CASINO The palatial Monte Carlo Resort offers nearly 3,000 guestrooms and suites, as well as prime positioning near the new T-Mobile Arena. 702-730-7777; montecarlo.com
NOBU HOTEL Located inside Caesars Palace, the first Nobu Hotel worldwide is a Japanese-inspired haven beloved by celebrities and VIPs alike. 702-7856677; caesars.com
PALAZZO The exclusive tower connected to Venetian provides uncompromised access to gourmet dining, Canyon Ranch SpaClub, and the Grand Canal Shoppes. 702-6077777; palazzo.com
PALMS CASINO RESORT This sexy threetowered resort features a glamorous array of Fantasy Suites inspired by themes like classic Hollywood and Barbie’s Dream House, plus the nightspot Ghostbar. 702-942-7777; palms.com
PARIS LAS VEGAS Inspired by the City of Lights, this themed hotel features its own replica of the Eiffel Tower and Strip-front eateries like Mon Ami Gabi and Eiffel Tower Restaurant. 877-796-2096; parislasvegas.com
PLANET HOLLYWOOD Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez hold court at this ultrahip casino resort connected to the Axis Theater and
Miracle Mile Shops. 866-919-7472; planethollywood resort.com
REAL ESTATE
RED ROCK CASINO, RESORT & SPA
This up-and-coming luxury development in Henderson’s McCullough Range will feature sprawling custom homes and a clubhouse. 1 Ascaya Blvd., Henderson, 702978-5800; ascaya.com
This contemporary resort offers amenities ranging from a luxury spa to a bowling alley to a top-ranked sports book. 702-797-7777; redrock.sclv.com
SLS LAS VEGAS SLS brings urban cool to the Strip’s north end with celebrity chef-helmed restaurants and a variety of chic nightspots. 702-7617000; slslasvegas.com
VDARA Situated across from Aria, this understated all-suite hotel offers a fireside patio bar, an ESPA-branded spa, and an enviable center-Strip location. 702-590-2111; vdara.com
VENETIAN Large suites, miles of dreamy canals and attractions like the Vegas outpost of Madame Tussauds make this one of the Strip’s most popular resorts. 702-414-1000; venetian.com
WYNN LAS VEGAS A Strip icon, Steve Wynn’s eponymous resort stuns with interiors accented by masterful horticultural exhibits, multiple world-class eateries, and luxury retailers. 702-770-7000; wynnlasvegas.com
ASCAYA
ELYSIAN AT THE DISTRICT Designed to impress, these multifloor townhomes provide close proximity to The District at Green Valley Ranch and the action of the Strip. 2151 Village Walk Dr., Henderson, 866-584-5845; elysian atthedistrict.com
JUHL This Downtown highrise offers flats, lofts, and townhomes, plus chic amenities like a rooftop deck, wine patio, and several ground-floor retailers. 353 E. Bonneville Ave, Ste. 103, 702-754-6300; juhllv.com
LAGO VISTA These contemporary designs from William Lyon Homes offer direct access to Lake Las Vegas and the newly restored Reflection Bay Golf Course. 58 Bella Lago Ave., Henderson, 702-856-0718; lyonhomes.com
THE LENNOX Featuring one-, two-, and three-bedroom dwellings and social spaces outfitted in retro-style furnishings, Henderson’s Lennox caters to young creatives. 430 E. Cactus Ave., 702-527-5233; thelennoxlv.com
THE MAIN EVENTS National Finals Rodeo is one of the most hotly anticipated events in Las Vegas, and this year The Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC) is hosting a National Finals Rodeo viewing party. From December 1-10, they’ll host meet-and-greets with saddle bronc riders CoBurn Bradshaw and famed rodeo athletes, the Wright family, at The D Las Vegas. Rodeo not your thing? Come February, the DLVEC will be the best place to watch Super Bowl 51 at their free outdoor tailgate party! 200 S. 3rd St. 800-745-3000 dlvec.com
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NEWLY RENOVATED GREEN VALLEY RANCH The 500-room Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa & Casino gave Henderson its first taste of grand-scale luxury when it opened 15 years ago. And its brand-new renovation employs some pretty fabulous details. First, think high-tech: Every light in the hotel was changed to LED to save power. One of the massive lobby chandeliers only uses 120w total – about the energy of a standard home lightbulb. The Race and Sports Book’s five new hi-def LED video displays use 2.5mm Nanoslim Engage displays that are nearly 12 feet tall and 21 feet wide—the best viewing technology in the world. Take a look, too, for the Travertine marble from Peru; Italian Calcutta Gold tile on the Coffee Shop walls; Spanish limestone on the Promenade columns, and Italian vanilla onyx in the VIP room. Here’s to the next 15 years in glamour for the south end of valley! 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson; 702-617-7777; greenvalleyranch.sclv.com
LOFT 5 Minimalist design meets top-tier amenities—think multiple pools, outdoor fireplaces, and fitness center—at this industrialstyle loft community. 2715 W. Pebble Road, 702-435-0505; loft5lv.com
MACDONALD HIGHLANDS One of Vegas’s most prestigious developments, this mountainside community offers luxury custom homes and entrance to the exclusive Dragon Ridge Country Club. 552 S. Stephanie St., Henderson, 702-6149100; macdonald highlands.com
THE OGDEN Downtown’s premier high-rise building houses residential condos, a rooftop pool deck, and a curated collection of retailers and gourmet eateries. 150 Las Vegas Blvd. N., 702-478-4700; ogdenlv.com
ONE LAS VEGAS It’s all about the amenities at this luxe high-rise community,
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which has a two-story fitness center, movie theater, and gaming lounge. 8255 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-405-9020; theonelv.com
ONE QUEENSRIDGE PLACE These residential skyscrapers feature European-style condos and penthouses, plus a concierge service, indoor and outdoor pools, and a Roman spa. 9103 Alta Dr., 702-7501092; charluxury.com
PALMS PLACE The energy of 24-hour Vegas comes to life in this Palms-owned condo just blocks from the Strip and next door to its harder-partying sibling, Palms Casino Resort. Plus, it houses the serene Drift Spa & Hammam. 4381 W. Flamingo Road, 702-944-3460; palmsplacesales.com
PARK TOWERS An on-site screening room, wine cellar, and concierge service only add to the setup at this opulent Strip-facing condo complex.
1 Hughes Center Dr., 702-938-7000; parktowers.com
THE RESIDENCES AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL The Strip-front condos at Mandarin Oriental offer exclusive amenities ranging from 24-hour in-home dining to complimentary poolside cabanas. 702-590-8883; mandarinoriental.com
THE RIDGES Summerlin’s crown jewel neighborhood features spectacular custom homes, a members-only club, and a Jack Nicklausdesigned golf course. 11277 Marble Ridge Dr., 702-255-2500; summerlin.com/ the-ridges
SKY LAS VEGAS At the north end of the Strip, this modern marvel houses condos, penthouses, and three-story suites with rooftop patios. 2700 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702- 877-4759; skylasvegas.com
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
TURNBERRY TOWERS
With a spectacular mountain setting, this premier masterplanned community houses multiple neighborhoods of massive luxury lots, plus a golf club and spa. 12200 Southern Highlands Pkwy., 702-616-2500; southernhighlands.com
Strip-facing luxury condos are equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, private terraces, and oversize Jacuzzi tubs. 222 Karen Ave., 702-7329797; turnberrytowers. com
SUMMERLIN The Howard Hughes Corporation’s master-planned assemblage of family-friendly villages provides a utopian bridge from the Strip to Red Rock Canyon. 10801 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-791-4000; summerlin.com
TURNBERRY PLACE Steps away from the Strip, this residential high-rise complex features hotel-style amenities like valet parking, a concierge, and limousine service. 2827 Paradise Road, 702-784-4601; turnberryplace.com
VANTAGE LUXURY LOFTS Vantage’s single-story flats, sleek lofts, and multilevel penthouses bring a new level of sophistication to Henderson. 201 S. Gibson Road, Henderson, 877-515-6803; vantagelasvegas.com
VEER TOWERS Perched beside Crystals, Veer’s’ exquisite Strip-front condos and residences yield access to rooftop infinity-edge pools, fitness centers, and media rooms. 3726 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-748-8285; veertowers.com
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
NOT TO BE MISSED EVENTS • HAPPENINGS • PROMOTIONS
THE OGDEN
ONE LAS VEGAS
The Ogden is a 21-story high-rise in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. More than 150 restaurants, world-class museums and popular bars and nightlife make this an especially vibrant community. The Ogden offers even more built-in fun with events and activities planned exclusively for residents. Floorplans from 815 to 2044 square feet offer stunning Strip and city views. Priced the mid $200s to the high $600s.
One Las Vegas, a twin-tower, high-rise condominium community on So. Las Vegas Blvd., offers a variety of spacious “ranch homes in the sky” with stunning views of the Strip, the mountains and the valley. It’s also the perfect “Game Day” condo and crash pad for sports lovers everywhere; 17 floorplans ranging from 831 to 2857square feet. Priced from the low $200s to more than $1 million.
Info at Ogdenlv.com.
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MIRACLE MILE SHOPS
Experience pure Shopulation within Miracle Mile Shops’ 1.2 miles of style. Featuring more than 200 shops including Sephora, French Connection, M·A·C Cosmetics, Drybar, H&M and BCBGMAXAZRIA, plus tempting restaurants and entertainment, the peak of excitement awaits around every corner. Miracle Mile Shops is located at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas. For information, call 888.800.8284 or visit MiracleMileShopslv.com
LIVING LAS VEGAS
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: The oldest continuously run casino-hotel in Vegas, El Cortez was fab then and is fab now; Ellie Goulding does a little self-examining in Bertie Gaughan’s pink bath; the refreshed retro dining room; Goulding and partner in crime saunter through the casino floor; a sculpture in the dining room.
HOW SUITE IT IS VEGAS’S SEXIEST SEPTUAGENARIAN (HOTEL, THAT IS) SHOWS HOW IT’S DONE. BY ANDREA BENNETT
In her video for that catchy earworm “On My Mind,” Ellie Goulding endures the rantings of a sharkskin suit-wearing boyfriend from the bed of a fabulous, retro blush-colored bedroom; rides horses through the casino floor of El Cortez with a hot female sidekick; and gets glammed up in the beauty parlor—along with sidekick and horse—before
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wreaking violent revenge on same boyfriend. No special effects here, explains El Cortez Executive Manager Alex Epstein, whose family owns the hotel. “The horses took the freight elevators to our offices,” she laughs. “There was a cleanup crew following them through the casino floor.” And that might not be the wildest thing that’s ever happened
in the longest continuously run hotel and casino in Las Vegas, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in November. Owned in the 1940s by, among others, Bugsy Siegel and Meyer Lansky, forward thinking keeps El Cortez hip (think its mob-themed Siegel’s 1941 restaurant, locally decorated OAK suites, and its Founder’s Room now a
Hong Kong-style reflexology parlor). Lucky for Vegasphiles, the Epsteins are keeping the best of the retro details. That blush suite is onetime owner Jackie Gaughan’s real-life penthouse, from which he could survey his Downtown holdings. Its renovation just finished, the 3,500-plus-foot party pad (available for rent by appointment) retains wife
Bertie’s completely pink marble bath, with gilded swan fixtures and pin-up fairies floating in etched glass bubbles; ’80’s-era inlaid carpeting; and an ’80s-era security system in every room whose screen lets you see whoever might be at the door—even a shotgun-wielding pop star on a horse. 600 Fremont St., 702-385-5200; elcortezhotelcasino.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU (HISTORIC); BY JEFF GALE (SCULPTURE, DINING TABLE)
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