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goods on the Strip. In fact, they’re not even the only Australians. The lineup of male revues in Las Vegas currently includes Aussie Heat, Men of Sapphire, and the bow-tied beefcakes of Chippendales—enough pumped up pecs and tearaway pants to rival the city’s famous female topless shows. But is the male revue
evolving from simply a way to give drunk bachelorettes a naughty outlet of their own to more of, say, a statement on gender roles and diversity? Recently, Vivica A. Fox announced plans to bring some Black Magic to Las Vegas, while actor/ dancer/stripper/entrepreneur Channing Tatum is set to debut Magic Mike Live
Las Vegas at the Hard Rock in March. With a cast of dancers who’ve performed with folks like Justin Timberlake, choreographer Alison Faulk says the raw talent alone is sexy, but she’s focused on making Club Domina (the real incarnation of the movie’s fictional Savannah, Georgia, strip club, run by a woman) a
place where women feel confident and free. “We want to create a space where women feel comfortable, where they can let it all hang out and feel empowered and feel like it’s okay to ask for more,” says Faulk. “Some of them might be like, ‘Don’t touch me,’ and some of them might be like, ‘Touch me more!’”
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If you could eat Shawn McClain’s food in your coolest friend’s living room... you’d be at Libertine Social.
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SCENE 49 // NEW GUY IN TOWN Libertine Social debuts at Mandalay Bay.
50 // SOUNDS BETTER IN FRENCH
52 // BEYOND THE 99¢ SHRIMP COCKTAIL
Vegas and seafood may have a checkered past, but thanks to, well, lots of money, you can now relish exotic dishes here you can’t even find in many seaside restaurants.
54 // ICE, ICE, BABY!
Vegas scores its first major league sports team! Poker pro Daniel Negreanu shoots from the hip about hockey on the Strip.
56 // SUGAR AND SPICE
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Berlin’s Galerie Barbara Thumm is among the many exhibitors at the 2016 Art Basel Miami Beach.
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Sip, don’t shoot! The new batch of tequilas grows up.
58 // SEE CYNDI SWERVE 1980s girl power icon Cyndi Lauper brings her surprising album of country hits to a don’t-miss, one-night-only performance in Las Vegas.
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Today’s catch! It’s a seafood extravaganza.
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Pucci provides the styles for this year’s Make-AWish Fashion Show luncheon at Spago.
Ab-fab global art fest Art Basel Miami Beach greets its 15-year anniversary bigger, better, and bolder than ever.
74 // SERIOUS BAGGAGE
Globetrotters on the Strip, act fast: The new boutique from Louis Vuitton is setting up shop in Palazzo for only one year.
75 // WISHING WELL 62 // SCENE: THE GUIDE
The best of Las Vegas dining, drinking, culture, and clubs.
STYLE
Get ready for the season’s most coveted seat—the Make-AWish Fashion Show Luncheon at Spago.
76 // READY, JET SET, GO!
Bid adieu to standard travel with Rimowa and Moncler’s rugged-chic luggage collab.
67 // VIVA ROMA!
Couture Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld marshals the Italian capital’s high fashion temple into its tenth decade.
78 // NOSTALGIA TRIP
With its revamped Canvas Collection, all-American brand Lands’ End dresses the modern man in old-school cool.
70 // KING PINS
It’s the smallest pieces—what’s in a pocket, on a wrist, flicked between the fingers—that make the biggest impression.
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80 // STYLE: THE GUIDE
The very best in Vegas shopping destinations, fashion, jewelry, watches, spas, and beauty.
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Louis Vuitton rolls out its newest store, in Palazzo, for the new jet set.
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FEATURES 84 // his kingdom comes
With more fire than Daenerys Stormborn and culinary chops (and temper) fiercer than a flame-breathing dragon, Gordon Ramsay gives us a glimpse into his expanding Vegas empire.
88 // BoYs ToWn
In the not-so-gray area between tailoring and athleisure is where the well-suited dudes hang. Skinny-cut sport/street hybrids, collage print tops, and graphic jackets have found their footing in this season’s men’s collections.
Our Vegas Gives honorees for 2016 not only have a personal connection to the organizations for which they do so much good, but most are natural extensions of their daily lives and professions.
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Kendall Jenner walks in Fendi’s fashion show at Fontana di Trevi in Rome as part of the house’s 90th anniversary.
SPACE 103 // HOME ON THE RANGE
106 // NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
An impressive redesign puts the fabulous artifacts in the House of Blues Foundation Room in even better light.
108 // SPACE: THE GUIDE
The best of Las Vegas home décor, hotels, and real estate.
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You might be sitting by the pool today, but close by, it’s getting ready to snow—and your mountain home awaits.
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LIVING LAS VEGAS 112 // MOCK THE VOTE
Downtown artist Diane Bush camps up campaign season.
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Even minor deities like us feel at home in the newly refurbished Foundation Room.
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LETTER From THE EDITor-IN-CHIEF
An oldie-but-goodie editor’s letter trope is the florid description of the change of seasons. As dependable as the seasons themselves, you can count on seeing this conceit in spring and fall, and read about how all that seasonal fluctuation lets you start anew/ clean house/cozy up to the fire/rotate in your Wellies and cashmere. Even better if you can anthropomorphize it— I mean “her.” Unfortunately, this device is only useful when you have, for instance, seasons. As I write this, we’re well into September, still searsuckering our way through triple digits, and the first harbinger of fall I’ve seen is the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks. A quick stroll
through my local Target revealed not only the brand new Pumpkin Spice Cheerios, but also PS Toll House cookie dough. I mean, even Peeps is making PS chicks. Fall is upon us, friends, and she’s making her wishes known. You can keep your seasons: What Las Vegas offers in the way of autumnal color change is the vibrant plumage in our packed gala season, which has already started. It’s been a significant year for anniversaries. Caesars Palace celebrates its 50th, Nevada Ballet Theatre its 45th season, Aid for AIDS of Nevada its 30th, Discovery Children’s Museum its 25th, and the Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada Fashion Show luncheon its 10th, just to
name a few. Congratulations to all, and to various pumpkin growers’ associations around America, for their everincreasingly profitable marketing campaigns. We may not be able to offer you fall weather, but I can offer you our Late Fall issue of Vegas, full of good ideas about what to wear, where to eat, what to do and see, and where to purchase some fall weather nearby (along with giant cabins to go with it, in our real estate piece on page103). So cuddle up by your fire, heat up something weather-inappropriate, and enjoy our Late Fall issue.
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photography by al powers (left); Cashman photo (right)
from left: My husband, Reid Gardner, and I celebrated at the grand opening of Libertine Social, where I plan to hang out plenty in the coming months; Robin Greenspun was a cofounder of the original Lied Discovery Children’s Museum. Now renamed Discovery Children’s Museum, it has relocated to an incredible building adjacent to the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. She and husband Danny Greenspun remain major supporters, and I was thrilled to join them for the museum’s Silver Anniversary Celebration.
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Kristin Young
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Kristin Young has covered fashion for nearly two decades, writing for publications such as WWD, USA Today, and the Los Angeles Times, and is the editor-in-chief of children’s fashion magazine Earnshaw’s. For Vegas, she interviewed designer Karl Lagerfeld for her coverage of Fendi’s 90th anniversary.
Both our Vegas Gives feature and our “Full Frontal” piece on male revues were written by Sarah Feldberg, the former editor-in-chief of Las Vegas Weekly. She has written for ESPN and BBC.com, and lives in San Francisco with her husband and dog.
Robert Haynes-Peterson is a New York-based writer who covers wine, spirits and cocktails for Modern Man.com AskMen.com, and Beverage Media, among others. For this issue of Vegas he wrote about the refurbished Foundation Room at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay.
For our cover story, Catherine De Orio interviewed chef Gordon Ramsay. A formally trained chef, media spokesperson, and journalist, she is the host of the Emmy awardwinning dining review show Check, Please!
What did you learn about Lagerfeld from this interview? Across the board, the questions he refused to answer were what we in the journalism trade call “fluffy.” In other words, Lagerfeld was all business. I found that interesting. What’s your favorite fall fashion trend? Velvet. Somehow it looks fresh right now, both saturated in color and textured. What have been your most memorable moments covering fashion? Meeting and interviewing Miuccia Prada and Alexander McQueen. Prada was a true intellectual and McQueen was light and told jokes.
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What was it like getting to know the Vegas Gives honorees? I was impressed by how much these women have accomplished. Many hold high-power jobs, have families and still manage to dedicate their time and attention to these worthy charities. Have you been to any male revues? The women in my family flew to Vegas for a birthday and we went to Thunder from Down Under, and my mom fell asleep. In her defense, she was on East Coast time. Did you get any behindthe-scenes details on Magic Mike Las Vegas? Choreographer Alison Faulk said she brought in her girlfriends to be the audience and get lap dancers from prospective cast members. I was like, “Where was my invite?”
What was your private tour of the Foundation Room like? I can’t believe I’d never been to any of the Foundation Room spaces affiliated with House of Blues venues around the country, but especially this ornate flagship at the top of Mandalay Bay. Even during the light of day, the space—rich with antique Tibetan artifacts and twisting hallways—feels like a cross between J.P. Morgan’s private offices and Keith Richards’s private bacchanal. What else did you do on your trip to Vegas? I’m always fascinated with the growth of both better dining and drinking spots. We also got to ride The High Roller at The Linq, finally. Amazing views and, hey! A bar car!
So you survived your interview with Gordon Ramsay! What were your impressions? He’s surprisingly soft-spoken, which came as a bit of a shock. Luckily he didn’t completely deny me a tiny glimpse into the Chef Ramsay we know from TV: When he gets passionate about something, he tells you exactly what he thinks and uses some colorful language to do so—if only the rest of the world could drop the F-bomb with such aplomb! But he’s earned the right to demand the highest standards. And when he speaks about his staff and business partners, it’s clear that he respects those that strive for excellence. Plus, he shared his secret for the best fish and chips with me—I’m a fan.
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Kris Lingle-Griffith
Fernando Pons
Cliff Josephy
Matt Damon
Rasheda Ali
Norma Llyaman
Lisa Marchese
Cliff Atkinson
Mark Shunock
Jamaal Taherzadeh
Shannon McBeath
Kim Daoust
Bill Medley
Gavin DeGraw
Alexander Cabrera
Sia
Vojtech Ruzicka
Ronald G. Reed
Carin Luna-Ostaseski
Jessica Duran
Stephen Ranck
Bucky Heard
Howie Mandel
Tabitha Reed
Heather Fitzgerald
Clint Holmes
Ed Tracy
Bill Foley
James Galea
John Courtney
Kelly Knievel
Kenny Hallaert
E. Parry Thomas (in memory of)
Jerry Wong
Michael Ruane
Thalia Dondero (in memory of)
Dawn Britt
Andy Grammer
Bailey Gumm
Derek Stevens
Heidi Sarno Straus
Qui Nguyen
Robbie Knievel
September Sarno
John Klai
Gary Selesner
Freddie Sarno
Angela Wise
Griffin Benger
Jay Sarno, Jr.
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CAESARS PALACE HONORS THE LAS VEGAS LEGENDS WHO HAVE SHAPED THE LANDMARK’S STORIED HISTORY.
Tony Bennett
The first and only performer ever offered a lifetime contract at Caesars Palace, Tony Bennett was also the first to arrive on the red carpet for the hotel’s 50th-anniversary gala celebration on August 6. The 90-year-old entertainer clearly took the “lifetime” idea seriously, as he belted out some of the songs he might have sung at age 40 as the second performer ever to appear at the Circus Maximus showroom in 1966. In front of a packed crowd in the Octavius Ballroom, he also accepted the Caesars Palace Icon Award. The show opened with Wayne Newton, Donny and Marie Osmond, and Matt Goss performing “Viva Las Vegas.” Jennifer Lopez made a special appearance, as did gala honoree Gordon Ramsay, and Bill Medley and Bucky Heard— better known as The Righteous Brothers—who sang two songs. Children of Caesars founder Jay Sarno accepted the Founder’s Icon Award. Calvin Harris was also on hand to accept an Icon Award, as were the Knievel family, Larry Ruvo, and Caesars Palace President Gary Selesner, while Céline Dion, Jerry Seinfeld, and Elton John accepted theirs via video. International Boxing Hall of Famer Thomas “Hitman” Hearns presented an Icon Award to Rasheda Ali in honor of her late father, Muhammad Ali. One of the night’s most memorable moments? The giant birthday cake brought out by the event’s master of ceremonies, Howie Mandel, to celebrate newly minted nonagenarian Bennett.
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Holly Ramsay and Gary Selesner with Gordon, Matilda, and Tana Ramsay
CAESARS PALACE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Wayne Newton
Caesars Palace hosted a star-studded, invite-only dinner to celebrate its 50th anniversary in Las Vegas on August 6. The weekend started off with a bang the night before, when Gordon Ramsay hosted a pool party at Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis with fireworks, a Champagne toast, and a cakecutting ceremony. The night of the gala, attendees were greeted on their way to the ballroom by celeb impersonators associated with Caesars history, such as Liberace, Muhammad Ali, Evel Knievel, and Cher. Some of the night’s most tender moments included standing ovations for a dozen employees who had been with the company for more than 45 years. Later, attendees themselves received an ovation from Caesars employees lining the corridors as they exited the gala.
The Righteous Brothers, Bucky Heard and Bill Medley
Howie Mandel Matt Goss
Calvin Harris
Donny and Marie Osmond
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Julie and Jay Sarno Jr.
Biaggio Ali Walsh, Rasheda Ali, and Nico Ali Walsh
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Rachel Mata and Paolo Sadri
Sean Suggs and Allen Walker
Billy Johnson, Debbie Bingham, Tanya Popovich, Andy Walmsley, and Seth Yudof
BAZ—STARCROSSED LOVE On July 28, Vegas guests descended on The Palazzo Theatre for an evening of cocktails and culture at BAZ—Star-Crossed Love, a mash-up of music from the greatest love stories by director Baz Luhrmann, set in a modern cabaret. Basil Hayden’s Bourbon served Jay Gatsby Juleps, and the Venetian and Palazzo provided pre-show appetizers at the cocktail hour.
Sean Kraper and Jaclyn Dadas
Aly Ahmed, Katya Sitnik, and Eden Shaul
Lori Lauer, Cindy Rockney, Ellie Nelson, and Jackie Roeder
Alle Zaher, Kenny Utler, Caroline Gonzalez, and Ashley Pieniazek
Allen Bracken and Lauri Thompson with Heidi and David Straus
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Jessica Marshall, Katarina Simic, and Reem Awad
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Basil Hayden’s Bourbon
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Ezra Bekhor, Kristen Schaefer, and Adam James Vesely
Rob and Leora Blau
BELLUSSO JEWELERS JCK CELEBRATION In anticipation of the jewelry industry’s premier annual trade show, JCK, Bellusso Jewelers at Palazzo hosted its yearly JCK party on June 2. The carnival-themed event was filled with industry luminaries and company executives enjoying cocktails from Absolut Elyx, Champagne Perrier-Jouët, and food provided by Buddy V’s. Amidst party props and tables filled with candy of all kinds, guests mingled and tried on the newest jewelry and timepieces from the jeweler to the city’s elite.
Absolut Elyx
Holly Peters and Rick Moore
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Ezra, Alan, and Colby Bekhor with Alex Stock, Ziva Bekhor, and David Turnbull
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAY ALAMO. OPPOSITE PAGE: COURTESY OF TONYA HARVEY
John Simonian, Ezra Bekhor, and David Arnold
Anthony Stecchi, Adrian Gongales, Roger Zelaya, Chad Kimbler, Mike Willinsky, and Rob Grubbs
Chris Cope
The “Bearded Lady of Las Vegas” Norma Llyaman and Mark Shunock Brian Fegley and Jeff Walker
Penn Jillette and Teller
Tim Kaufman, Norma Llyaman, Derek Guerreno, and Justin Bistodeau
Richard Hudock and Angela Ciciriello
Jessica Michelle, Natalie Shepherd, Kate Servi, and Mike Flores
Laura Trejo, Dennis Powell, and Lora Henrickson with Jenny Lee and Evan Roark
AFAN BLACK & WHITE PARTY Bryan Cheatham and Carrot Top
Joanne and Max Friedland
On August 20, nearly 4,000 guests donned their best black and white for the 30th annual Aid for AIDS Foundation of Nevada (AFAN) Black and White Party at Aria. Brands such as Bacardi, Jim Beam, Basil Hayden’s, Tito’s, Three Olives, Absolut, and more provided cocktails for the crowd, and guests were treated to delectable food from Aria restaurants including Herringbone, Carbone, Sage, and Bardot. Host of Mondays Dark Mark Shunock and the “Bearded Lady of Las Vegas” Norma Llyaman introduced performances by Human Nature, Cirque du Soleil, 53X, and local nonprofit dance troupe Culture Shock. Penn & Teller also made an appearance, along with Melody Sweets of Absinthe, Claire Sinclair, and Carrot Top. The event raised more than $140,000 for AFAN and its mission for an AIDS-free Nevada.
Jane McGuire, Alison Scheel, Sheila Taylor, and Jeremy Szymankowski
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Brandy Fort and Michael Harris
Jaime and Matthew Chilton, Melinda Kennedy, and Kevin and Andrea Schubert
Champagne model moves through the crowd
LIBERTINE SOCIAL GRAND OPENING EVENT
Crystal Lone, Danielle Smeeton, and Jayne Kelly
Jamaal Taherzadeh, Emmanuel Cornet, Richard Camarota, and Shawn McClain
Tony Abou-Ganim creating the Boulevardier cocktail
Alessandro Munge and Ari Kastrati
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DJ Sarah Landau and drummer Emmanuel Cornet and Chuck Bowling
Andy Chien and David Tsai
Tiffani Kastrati and Audrey DiCicco
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Takeaway gifts and dessert at the Libertine To-Go window.
On August 26, chef Shawn McClain’s anticipated restaurant Libertine Social hosted a grand opening event at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Guests mingled around a dress made of Champagne glasses, live ice carvings, and swizzle stations while sampling the menu at this new-age American bar food restaurant. Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim dazzled Las Vegas VIPs and culinary influencers with his inventive cocktails served at stations throughout the space while DJ Sarah Landau kept the crowd lively as she and her drummer provided beats for the event. On the way out, guests were treated to McClain’s signature Margarita Donut dessert from Libertine To-Go.
François Payard and Alan Semsar
Tori Yamashiro and Amanda Aphay
Wayne Webb and Ken Tangen
Bernard Lubin and Helen Onoriode Michael and Trish Armocida
LAS VEGAS FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL SLS Las Vegas was the backdrop for the Las Vegas Food and Wine Festival, September 15–18, presented in partnership with Vegas magazine. The world-class foodie event featured an incredible feast of delectable bites from celebrity chefs from Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Other Mama, Fogo de Chao, and SuShe Art, among others. With Stella Artois as presenting sponsor, guests enjoyed an impressive selection of sensational wine and spirits from an array of superior brands. Proceeds from this unforgettable weekend benefited World Central Kitchen.
Shana McCartney and Gene Lonardo Benjamin and Sanela Tahirovic
The Vegas magazine rosé cabana
Sushi by SuShe Art Yanet Hernandez and Jorge Bacallao
Amanda Parrette and Gabriel Torres
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new guy in town libertine social debuts at mandalay bay.
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We all have a friend who’s just a little more awesome than we are—adventurous, self-made, and a liberal sharer of his global whiskey collection. His name is probably Kyle. At least, Kyle is the fictional character around whom Chef Shawn McClain and Studio Munge designer Alessandro Munge built their new bar-meetskitchen-meets-hangout space, Libertine Social. “We did a cool trip with Tony [Abou-Ganim, master mixologist] and Chef to the Abbot Kinney neighborhood in Venice Beach,” Munge explains. Inspired, they came up with a place for this world’s most interesting character to entertain— alongside an open kitchen, a dining room hung with his pictures, and in his bar-withina-bar serving barrel-aged and draft cocktails and history-inspired punches. “Kyle sort of became Shawn’s alter-ego,” Munge laughs. Expect casual apps a chef would serve at home, like Scotch olives (stuffed with lamb and feta and deep fried) and a sausage board with homemade merguez, hot sausage, and bratwurst. Imagine Kyle (as McClain) turning out a perfectly charred Snake River Farms Wagyu skirt steak from his mesquite grill, a pile of travelinspired, harissa rubbed mussels, or his Modern Fried Egg, cooked sous vide with sweet corn custard and topped with sturgeon caviar, served in its own shell. You could get used to your cool friend’s new hangout. 877-632-7800; mandalaybay.com
Life, Libertine, and the pursuit of happiness! clockwise from here: Ahi tuna cones; the dining room, filled with “Kyle”-collected items; history-inspired punches and “swizzle” cocktails are Libertine’s bar stars; a convivial lounge area is just one of several distinct hangout zones.
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Tao now! French Montana’s two-year Vegas residency kicked off in September at Marquee at Cosmopolitan and includes a Halloween weekend show at Tao Nightclub at Venetian on October 29.
Get ready, “LoyaL” fans: epic records hip hop sensation French Montana is Las VeGas’s newest resident.
“we’re about to turn it all the way up.” —french montana
Over the summer, French Montana made news by getting cozy in a VIP room at Jewel with Iggy Azalea. This season, when he begins his residency at TAO, Lavo, and Marquee, he’ll be poised to make the whole city get swoony for his appealingly woozy rhymes. “I’m excited about this partnership with Tao Group,” says Montana. “I’ve had a chance to experience their events in Vegas and now being invited to work with them until 2018 is pretty amazing.” Coinciding with the release of MC4, the fourth volume of his gueststar-loaded mixtape series “Mac & Cheese,” Montana is looking to establish himself as a Strip player, presiding over Cosmopolitan and Marquee venues. “Expect fun and flashy,” says Mike Snedegar, Tao Group’s director of entertainment marketing. Tao is well known for giving its talent full reign. Wiz Khalifa was a resident this year, a role the company sees as revolving among its New York, Sydney, and coming LA venues. As Tao’s entertainment marketing director, Deb Fass, describes it, “The Vegas residency is a chance for these guys to stay working when they’re not on tour, and get inspired from the fans while writing new music.” Those fans as well as plenty of famous faces are sure to be on hand during Montana’s Vegas takeover (sightings might even include his famous pet monkey, Julius Caesar). “I really look forward to sharing some memorable nights with Tao’s regular guests and my fans,” says the rapper. “We’re about to turn it all the way up.” From September 17; taogroup.com
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By Michael Kaplan
OPENING THIS FALL TOWN SQUARE LAS VEGAS
6689 LAS VEGAS BLVD. SOUTH
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beyond the 99¢ shrimp Cocktail
Gone fishin’! The best of Japan’s oceans can be found in Las Vegas at Yui Edomae Sushi. opposite page, clockwise from top left: Rose-colored shrimp provide reason for optimism at Milos; you want crab cakes? You want Emeril’s; Mr Chow remains the ultimate sole man.
Vegas and seafood may have a checkered past, but thanks to, well, lots of money, you can now relish exotic dishes here you can’t even find in many seaside restaurants.
If you asked your average tourist, they’d claim buffets and steakhouses as Sin City’s most iconic eats. But thanks to the wonders of modern transportation, and exotic, flown-in fare from around the world, seafood-centric chefs are plating a number of dishes that compete with anything you can find on the coasts. Las Vegas may be 286 miles from the closest ocean, but these dishes taste like they just jumped from the water and onto your plate (some nearly did!). CRAB CAKE
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House Resembling more of a tower than a patty, Emeril Lagasse’s jumbo lump beauty is an architectural marvel—big, buttery chunks of Maryland Blue suspended by the merest wisp of filler, capped with crunchy bread crumbs, and served with either a classic, coat-your-arteries remoulade or a lighter, piquant relish in the warmer months. The fun comes in toppling that structure to reveal an almost disconcerting amount of plump crustacean within. MGM Grand, 702-891-7374; emerilsrestaurants.com
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By John Curtas
CARABINEROS ROSE SHRIMP
Whatever Gen-san is slicing at yui edomae sushi, it will be the best you can get this far east of the Far East.
Estiatorio Milos How red can seafood get? How delicious can shrimp be? These are two of the questions that will be answered by your first bite of these Portuguese beauties. The third will be: How do I properly suck the head of a decapod? Why, with a dollop of sherry poured into the decapitated space, of course! The staff will happily guide you, and the impromptu shot of bisque you create will be a revelation in shrimp intensity. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7930; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
DOVER SOLE
Mr Chow Urbane, theatrical, and expensive, Mr Chow may be the perfect embodiment of the Strip’s culinary resurgence since the great recession. Its rice wine-steamed Dover sole might be Chinese fish at its most understated and elegant. The English and French may do wonderful things with this dense,
cold-water swimmer, but steaming it brings out a delicate, velvety smoothness that the Chinese prize above all else. All it takes is a little soy sauce and some bits of green garnish to complete a fish dish fit for the gods. Caesars Palace, 702-7317888; mrchow.com THE DAY’S SPECIALS
Yui Edomae Sushi Genichi Mizoguchi, or Gen-san to his regulars, has single-handedly turned Spring Mountain Road into a mecca for serious sushi hounds. First at Kabuto and now at Yui—his own restaurant—he features only the best fish from Japan or the West Coast, each variety sliced and formed into the most ethereal combination of fish on rice that was ever popped into one’s mouth. This is minimalist, purist sushi, but whatever he’s slicing (and every night there are over a dozen featured species), it will be the best you can get this far east of the Far East. 3460 Arville St., 702-202-2408; yuisushi.com
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ice, ice baby!
Canadian-turned-Las Vegan, number-one-earning player in pro poker, and “hockey super fan” Daniel Negreanu can’t wait for the 2017–18 season, now that the NHL has approved an expansion franchise. It’s safe to say Negreanu will be a familiar face at the team’s home games at T-Mobile Arena. You’re one of majority owner Bill Foley’s “Founding 75,” who helped bring the NHL to Vegas. Is the city enthusiastic? The building will fully sell out for the first season,
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and likely the second and third, so I’d say that’s excitement. And do you think tourists will go to games? Vegas knows how to make this a spectacle, and people whose home teams are playing will come to Vegas just to make a weekend out of it. Think anyone ever says, “Hey, let’s go to Columbus for the weekend?” So does this mean you’ll lose your allegiance to the Maple Leafs? Vegas and Toronto are in separate conferences, so the only time I’d have a question of
allegiances is if they both got good enough for the finals. Aside from the glitz, what makes Vegas a great hockey town? For one thing, there’s no state tax. If you offer $3 million to a player here, he’ll make more money than in other cities. Plus, hockey cities like Edmonton are cold! It’s going to be really easy to attract a young, single kid to Las Vegas. Across the city, we’ll get kids engaged from an early age. Las Vegas is basically a city of displaced souls, and this will bring us together. vegasishockey.com
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vegas scores its first major league sports team! poker pro daniel negreanu shoots from the hip about hockey on the strip.
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sugar and spice Sip, don’t Shoot! the new batch of tequilaS growS up.
The age of añejo: As master distillers begin aging tequila longer, the rise of extra-añejos is placing Mexico’s national spirit on the top shelf among whiskeys and Cognacs—and in rocks glasses as straight-no-chaser sippers.
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It’s no secret that spirits aficionados have long reached for premium whiskeys and Cognacs, but high-end labels are responding to rising demand for sip-worthy tequilas with astonishing depth and flavor. From artisanal new-crop distilleries to world-famous brands, master distillers have begun barrel-aging the blue agave–based spirit for years, allowing the wood to layer rich notes of vanilla and caramel atop agave’s natural spice. But what
exactly makes for a sipping tequila? “First and foremost it cannot be fiery,” explains Tad Carducci, bar consultant and author of A Lime and a Shaker: Discovering Mexican-Inspired Cocktails. “But the tequila has to have an intensity of flavor, and it should offer a long, lingering finish.” Consider, for example, Dulce Vida Extra Añejo ($160 for 750 ml), aged for five years in former Napa Valley red wine barrels, which impart juicy, round, fruity notes. Meanwhile,
Herradura Selección Suprema Extra Añejo ($350) offers soft, Cognaclike flavors of stone fruit and hazelnut. And Gran Patrón Piedra ($400), the luxury brand’s first-ever extra-añejo, is a silky, rounded sipper with plenty of caramel and spice. Interest in premium tequilas is on the rise, says Chantal Martineau, tequila expert and author of How the Gringos Stole Tequila: The Modern Age of Mexico’s Most Traditional Spirit. Thanks in part to celeb-backed
brands, “people are associating tequila with sophistication and style.” Furthering that association, she says, is the the evolution of Mexican cuisine from street fare into more sophisticated dining. While these selections are delicious on their own, is it okay to mix a high-end tequila into a cocktail? “Of course!” Martineau affirms. Skip the prickly pear margaritas, she suggests, and “make a stirred, spiritforward cocktail that really lets the tequila shine.”
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By Parker Smith
Scene ConCert “Without Patsy Cline, there Would not have been ‘Girls Just Want to have Fun.’” — cyndi lauper
See Cyndi Swerve 1980s girl power icon Cyndi Lauper brings her surprising album of country hits to a don’tmiss, one-night-only performance in las Vegas.
above: She may look like the old Cyndi, but new Cyndi’s got a country twang.
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Cyndi Lauper’s perception of Las Vegas irrevocably changed one night, nearly 20 years ago, at MGM Grand. “The story is, I sat down in the open lounge and watched my cousin, Johnny Edwards, doing his Elvis impression,” recalls Lauper, who plays the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on October 8. “I was pregnant at the time, and I felt like the city was just stale air-
conditioning everywhere. But I was hanging out with my cousin and I thought, You know, this is good. I’m having a good time here. It was the first time I actually enjoyed being in Vegas.” Lauper has since recorded her “Drove All Night” video at the old Frontier hotel in Las Vegas, toured the city as the special guest of Cher, and in 2014 attended the premiere of the touring production of
Kinky Boots, for which she wrote the music, at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Her new show blends selections from her 1980s hits and her new, country-flavored album, Detour, in which she duets with Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, and Alison Krauss. In fact, Lauper’s countryinflected album might not be such a departure after all. “Detour was inspired by
Patsy Cline, Wanda Jackson, Brenda Lee, Big Momma Thornton… and I basically studied a lot of singers who recorded at Sun Records,” Lauper says. “It is very much in keeping with that rockabilly sound that had a twang. Without Patsy Cline, there would not have been ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun.’” The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 888-929-7849; hardrockhotel.com
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By John Katsilometes
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ALL THE WORLD’S A FAIR Sweet Basel! Last year’s fair included artwork from Alighiero Boetti (HERE), Paul McCarthy (RIGHT), and Alexander Calder and Frank Stella (BOTTOM LEFT, FROM FOREGROUND).
The 2015 fair included a Pope.L performance (ABOVE LEFT) and film screenings (ABOVE)—not to mention gallery-going galore.
As it moves into its middle teens, blue chip art fair Art Basel Miami Beach’s position in the global art world has never been higher. “Every show is marked by the high quality of galleries participating,” says Art Basel’s Director Americas, Noah Horowitz. “However, this year also affords an opportunity to look back at the show’s past 15 years and its tremendous impact on Miami and international engagement with the art scenes across the Americas.” Beginning with by-invitation-only VIP events on November 30—which bring out major-league collectors—and opening to the public on December 1, ABMB will bring together 270 galleries from 30 countries. The five-day fest also anticipates more than 77,000 visitors, including the usual boldfaced names (with bank accounts to match), such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Tommy Hilfiger, and Sean “Diddy” Combs. As the fair has grown so has its distinct sectors, which currently include Galleries, Nova, Positions, Survey, Edition, Film, Kabinett, and Public, featuring outdoor installations and larger-scale works. In addition to world-famous galleries like Gagosian and Marian Goodman, ABMB also welcomes 22 first-time exhibitors. “We have some very exciting galleries participating in the Miami Beach show for the first time,” says Horowitz, “from Gaga Fine Arts in Mexico and Leo Xu Projects in China to Galerie Greta Meert in Belgium and Galleria d’Arte Maggiore G.A.M in Italy, [as well as] Di Donna and Callicoon Fine Arts in New York and Marc Selwyn Fine Art and Various Small Fires in Los Angeles.” Better together—and in Miami! November 30—December 4: 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; artbasel.com/miami-beach
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scene: THe guide THE BEST oF LAS VEGAS DINING, DRINKING, CuLTuRE, AND CLuBS
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
CARBONE 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
CITRuS Downtown Grand’s 35,000-square-foot pool deck (think private cabanas, grassy hang-out areas, and fire pits) offers cocktail and food menus using ingredients grown in organic herb gardens, plus games like
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cornhole. Downtown Grand, 702-719-5100; downtowngrand.com
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
DB BRASSERIE Daniel Boulud’s sole Las Vegas outpost spotlights uncomplicated French-American fare. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-430-1235; venetian.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
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, 702-698-7930; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
lobster eggs Benedict. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-791-1800; venetian.com
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LE CIRQuE
This relaxed ocean-totable concept takes the coastal theme to a new level with beachy décor and live music. Aria, 702-590-9898; aria.com
The quintessential French restaurant stuns just as much today as it did when it first opened inside Bellagio more than 15 years ago. Bellagio, 702-693-8100; bellagio.com
JOËL ROBuCHON Home to perhaps the most acclaimed tasting menu on the Strip, this Michelin-starred restaurant is a must-add item to any Vegas devotee’s bucket list. MGM Grand, 702-8917925; mgmgrand.com
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Grab a patio seat at Julian Serrano’s contemporary Italian eatery for a front-row view of Bellagio’s fountains. Bellagio, 702-693-8865; bellagio.com
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, 702-3673511; raku-grill.com
LAVO Find unpretentious Italian standards at Lavo, famous for its bottomless brunch and dishes like
Designed by David Rockwell, this celebrity favorite from Nobu Matsuhisa more than earns its rep as the ultimate purveyor of teppanyaki and sushi. Caesars Palace, 702-785-6628; caesars.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, 702-7317286; 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, 702-6329300; mandalaybay.com
SALuTE TRATTORIA ITALIANA The offerings at Red Rock’s newest eatery run from pastas prepared tableside to Nutellastuffed bomboloni. Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, 702-797-7311; redrock.sclv.com
clint holmes: between the lines Song meets story at the Palazzo’s newest resident production, Clint Holmes: Between the Lines. An engaging mix of contemporary and traditional standards, original music, and anecdotes from the beloved Vegas stalwart and consummate entertainer, the show was designed to “connect with the soul of the audience,” regardless of age or musical preference, Holmes says. The singer/songwriter’s former Vegas residencies include four years at the Smith Center and seven at Harrah’s before that. His television career has included stints as Joan Rivers’s sidekick on The Late Show, Entertainment Tonight, and as the host of his own Emmy Awardwinning
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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, 702-369-6300; caesars.com
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
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
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 newest avant-garde lounge concept raises the stakes with artisanal cocktails and an intimate tableside mixology program. Cosmopolitan, 702-6987939; cosmopolitan lasvegas.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 Blvd. S., 702-880-3696; downtowncocktail room.com
FIZZ David Furnish and Elton John’s two-story Champagne bar is an exquisite blend of ’70s-style bronze accents and faux-fur prints. Caesars Palace, 702-7763200; 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 under-the-radar hangout on the 23rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental, which showcases a selection of tea-based cocktails. Mandarin Oriental, 888-881-9367; mandarinoriental.com
PARASOL UP/ PARASOL DOWN With colorful fabrics and hanging lanterns, this two-level lounge 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
DOWNTOWN: PARTY CENTRAL Experience the high energy atmosphere of the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC) as they host the legendary music group, Sublime with Rome, The Expendables, and One Pin Short on October 14th as they celebrate their 20th anniversary of their self-titled album. Chart-topping pop singer and songwriter Charli XCX on Friday October 21st, will headline the official Las Vegas PRIDE after-party concert.
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Scene the guide 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, 702632-7575; 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, 702-5902312; vdara.com
BARRETTJACKSON Barrett-Jackson auctions have evolved over the last 45 years into worldclass automotive lifestyle events where thousands of the world’s most sought-after, unique and valuable vehicles cross the block in front of a global audience — in person and on live television. Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas Auction will take place October 13th through 15th at Mandalay Bay and will feature the extraordinary Tammy Allen Collection. Info at Barrett-Jackson.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, 702-693-7871; bellagio.com
BrOOkLYN BOWL This cornerstone of The Linq combines a bowling alley with a concert venue and restaurant. The Linq, 702-862-2695; thelinq.com
DrAI’S NIGHTCLUB The cherry on top of the Cromwell, Drai’s attracts toptier hip-hop talent and boasts the Strip’s only rooftop pool deck. The Cromwell, 702-7773800; thecromwell.com
HAkkASAN NIGHTCLUB A playground for EDM heavyweights from Steve Aoki to Tiësto, Hakkasan features both an Asian-inspired
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restaurant and lounge in addition to a nightclub. MGM Grand, 702-891-3838; mgmgrand.com
HYDe BeLLAGIO Perched on the banks of Bellagio’s famous lake, this Philippe Starck-designed nightclub is best known for its sprawling patio terrace and fountain views. Bellagio, 702-693-8700; bellagio.com
INTrIGUe Wynn’s newly transformed nightspot comes complete with a waterfall, a glassenclosed patio, and a clubwithin-a-club for VIP guests. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-7707300; 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; jewelnightclub.com
MArQUee NIGHTCLUB The venue that kick-started Vegas’s nightclub boom remains one of the most popular spots to catch EDM, rap, and hip-hop acts. Cosmopolitan, 702-333-9000; cosmopolitanlasvegas.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 must-see collection of some of Vegas’s most iconic neon signs. 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N., 702-3876366; 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, and several nearby eateries. Caesars Palace, 702-785-6200; 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., 702-822-7700; 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, 702-7700097; wynnlasvegas.com
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*FROM THURSDAY TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 TO OCTOBER 30, 2016, TWO PERCENT (2%) OF NET REVENUE (AS DEFINED BELOW), FOR UP TO A TOTAL OF USD$500,000 ON A PRO-RATA BASIS, GENERATED FROM SALES OF MERCHANDISE OF VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN THE KEY TO THE CURE PROMOTION (THE “PARTICIPATING VENDORS”) (I) AT THE SAKS FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK STORE, THE SAKS FIFTH AVENUE BEVERLY HILLS STORE AND ON SAKS.COM WILL BE DONATED TO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION (“EIF”) AND ITS PROGRAM STAND UP TO CANCER (“SU2C”) AND (II) AT THE SAKS FIFTH AVENUE QUEEN STREET TORONTO STORE, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE SHERWAY TORONTO STORE AND ON SAKS.CA WILL BE DONATED TO EIF CANADA AND ITS PROGRAM STAND UP TO CANCER CANADA (“SU2C CANADA”). IN ADDITION, ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF GROSS REVENUE GENERATED FROM SALES OF THE KEY TO THE CURE T-SHIRTS SOLD FROM OCTOBER 1 TO OCTOBER 31, 2016 (I) AT THE SAKS FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK STORE, THE SAKS FIFTH AVENUE BEVERLY HILLS STORE AND ON SAKS.COM AND SAKSOFF5TH.COM WILL BE DONATED TO EIF/SU2C AND (II) AT THE SAKS FIFTH AVENUE QUEEN STREET TORONTO STORE, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE SHERWAY TORONTO STORE AND ON SAKS.CA AND SAKSOFF5TH.CA WILL BE DONATED TO EIF CANADA/SU2C CANADA. AS USED HEREIN AND FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PROMOTION, “NET REVENUE” SHALL MEAN GROSS REVENUE MINUS SALES TAX, DISCOUNTS, RETURNS, CREDITS, CANCELLATIONS, LOST, STOLEN OR DAMAGED MERCHANDISE AND BAD DEBT. IN ADDITION, ALL SAKS FIFTH AVENUE STORES, OTHER THAN SAKS FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE BEVERLY HILLS, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE QUEEN STREET TORONTO AND SAKS FIFTH AVENUE SHERWAY TORONTO STORE, (THE “REMAINING LOCATIONS”) WILL EACH DESIGNATE AND PARTNER WITH A LOCAL CANCER CHARITY. ANY FLAT DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM PARTICIPATING VENDORS WILL BE PAID OUT TO SUCH LOCAL CHARITIES BASED ON THE ALLOCATION FORMULA SET FORTH BELOW. IN ADDITION, TWO PERCENT (2%) OF NET REVENUES GENERATED FROM SALES OF MERCHANDISE OF PARTICIPATING VENDORS ÐFROM THURSDAY TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 TO OCTOBER 30, 2016 AT THE REMAINING LOCATIONS (THE “REMAINING LOCATION NET REVENUE”) WILL BE ALLOCATED AMONG SUCH LOCAL CHARITIES BASED ON THE ALLOCATION FORMULA SET FORTH BELOW. THE ALLOCATION TO EACH LOCAL CHARITY WILL BE BASED ON ITS PARTNER STORE’S PORTION OF THE REMAINING LOCATION NET REVENUE. FOR EXAMPLE, IF STORE A IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE REMAINING LOCATION NET REVENUE, THAT STORE A’S DESIGNATED LOCAL CANCER CHARITY WILL RECEIVE FIVE PERCENT (5%) OF THE AVAILABLE DONATION (I.E. FROM ANY FLAT DONATION FROM PARTICIPATING VENDORS AND THE REMAINING LOCATION NET REVENUE). IN ADDITION, ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF GROSS REVENUE GENERATED FROM SALES OF THE KEY TO THE CURE T-SHIRTS SOLD ÐFROM OCTOBER 1 TO OCTOBER 31, 2016 AT SUCH REMAINING LOCATION WILL BE DONATED TO SUCH STORE’S DESIGNATED LOCAL CANCER CHARITY.
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VIVA ROMA! COUTURE KAISER ARL LAGERFELD MARSHALS THE ITALIAN CAPITAL’S HIGH FASHION TEMPLE INTO ITS TENTH DECADE.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY VENTURELLI/WIREIMAGE (MODELS, JENNER); VICTOR VIRGILE/GAMMA-RAPHO VIA GETTY IMAGES (STATUE, LAGERFELD); SKETCH (COURTESY OF FENDI)
BY KRISTIN YOUNG
“Fendi is Italian to its core,” says longtime creative director Karl Lagerfeld. “It’s not only Italian, it’s Roman.” The wonderfully prolific Lagerfeld, who has been at the helm of Fendi for longer than many of us have been alive— since 1965—claims it’s easy to differentiate the Italian collection from those of Chanel and his namesake label, the other two fashion houses under his direction. “I don’t have one personality, I have three,” the designer muses. “Fendi is my Italian version, Chanel my French version, and Lagerfeld is my own version. I never made something that looked like Chanel at Fendi and never made something that looked like Fendi at Chanel, because both have a [separate] identity.” There is perhaps no greater tribute to Fendi’s quintessential romanità than the staging of its 90th anniversary fashion show upon Rome’s Trevi fountain in July. Models literally walked on water—an illusion created by a clear platform placed over the newly-restored fountain and pool—revealing a collection inspired by illustrations of legends and fairy tales. “Very romantic, but modern at the same time,” says Lagerfeld of the collection, which comprised whimsical, flowing dresses, many with
Fountain of inspiration: Kendall Jenner (ABOVE RIGHT) was among the models who walked on water during Fendi’s Fall 2016 couture fashion show, which was staged on the Trevi Fountain in Rome. HERE: Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi, who oversee the brand’s designs, walk the runway. LEFT: Lagerfeld’s sketch of the fountain.
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The Fendi Five: The Fendi sisters took over the company from their parents, Adele and Edoardo, who founded it in 1926. right: The brand continues its handbag dominance with the Selleria Peekaboo bag, released for the 90th anniversary and available only in Rome.
“fendi is italian to its core. it’s not only italian—it’s roman.” —karl lagerfeld
Ménage à duo: Fendi has two creative directors—Karl Lagerfeld for ready-to-wear and Silvia Venturini Fendi, the inventor of the gamechanging Baguette bag, for men’s and accessories. left: Bella Hadid in an elaborately embroidered cape.
Botticelli-esque empire waists; white lace dresses buried in appliquéd flowers; and lavish fabrications such as lush layers of tulle and velvet—pieces that look like they hail from an enchanted forest. Part and parcel of the 90th-anniversary collection, Fendi has released a limitededition Selleria Peekaboo handbag, a one-of-a-kind accessory made entirely by hand in 60 pieces. The bag features punto baseball, or baseball stitching, a larger-form stitching technique handed down through the generations by Roman master saddlers. The Peekaboo bags are exclusively sold at the Palazzo Fendi boutique in Rome. And, if you happen to be in the Italian capital, head to the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, where you will find “Fendi Roma: The Artisans of Dreams” (through October 29), an exhibition that celebrates the maison’s nine decades of craftsmanship and creativity. For those who can’t make it to Rome, the short film Fendi: Hands Make Beauty (viewable online) highlights the brand’s evolution, and the coffee-table book Fendi Roma, a recent release from Assouline, explores Fendi’s connection with the Eternal City. Lagerfeld, now 83, says he’s still brimming with ideas and is given the freedom to create what he wants at Fendi. So expect plenty more from Italian Karl in years to come. It’s not work, he insists. “Work is when a person wakes up every morning and goes to do something they don’t like,” he says. “I have the chance of doing something I love and doing it [in] the best conditions... I’m interested in a lot of things, even more today than before. I like to change while the world is changing. That’s what fashion is all about!” Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-732-9040; fendi.com
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METROPOLIS MAN SLEEK LINES, DECO SPLENDOR AND SHINE: THE FUTURIST FUTURE IS NOW. Green velvet jacket, ($1,495), evening tuxedo shirt ($825), and green velvet pants ($875), Emporio Armani. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-650-5200; armani.com. Stainless steel bracelet Black Bay Black watch with in-house manufacture movement, Tudor ($3,675). Venetzia Fine Jewelry, The Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-893-0080; tudorwatch.com
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citizen of the world the new jet set says throw on a coat and go—and collect your treasures along the way. Aluminum WWII clock, Restoration Hardware ($119). restoration hardware.com. 18k gold authentic ancient Napoleon bezel ring, Jorge Adeler ($7,490). jorgeadeler.com. 18k rose-gold hand-wound mechanical movement timepiece, Chopard ($33,530). Wynn Las Vegas, 702-862-4522; chopard.com. Eyewear, Ralph Lauren ($299). The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-734-0030; ralphlauren.com. Small leather notebook, Hermès ($180). Wynn Las Vegas, 702-650-3116; hermes.com. Wooden Perfect Pencil, Graf von Faber-Castell ($260). Paradise Pen, Fashion Show, 866-7475800; graf-von-fabercastell.com. Cement Etoile medina deco tile ($33 per sq. ft), and Cement Cream medina solid tile ($32 per sq. ft.), Exquisite Surfaces. 800-970-9798
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modern marvel less comic-book reader, more comicbook hero. clark kent never looked so good. Burlington wash bag, Smythson ($675). Barneys New York, Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian and Palazzo, 702-629-4200; smythson.com. Mouse pad, Hermès ($1,050). Wynn Las Vegas, 702-650-3116; hermes.com. Grand scale jack, RH, Restoration Hardware ($129). restorationhardware.com. 18k red-gold with blue lacquered dial and rubber strap timepiece, Bovet ($189,000). Wynn & Company Watches, Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3520; bovet.com. 18k rose-gold, aventurine, and sapphire glass cuff links, Van Cleef & Arpels ($8,450). The Shops at Crystals, 702-560-6556; vancleefarpels.com. Mahogany and rosewood chessboard, Hermès ($2,300). see above. Plateau desk, Ralph Lauren ($5,625). ralphlaurenhome.com
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Style Debut
Serious Baggage Globetrotters on the Strip, act fast: the new boutique from Louis Vuitton is setting up shop in Palazzo.
In 1837, after two years of travel on foot from his small, working-class burg in eastern France, a young Louis Vuitton arrived in Paris to apprentice with a respected box-maker and packing workshop. That apprenticeship would change the course of luxury luggage for generations to come. Opening his own shop in 1854, Vuitton began creating his trunks in hard-wearing, weatherproof canvas, offering special order and personalization services to his clients—a service that customers will
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find in the newest Louis Vuitton store, in Palazzo. The first of its boutiques in the US to open with anindustrial loft-like feel, the shop sets itself apart with vintage Parisian fixtures and a model vintage airplane hung from the ceiling to set the tone for jetsetters making a stop on the Strip. Customization services like Mon Monogram— which allows customers to personalize their leather goods with hand-painted motifs and initials, plus hot stamping for small leather
accessories, and even designing special order pieces—mean guests work with a craftsman from start to finish. Lovers of the historically luxe house will find unisex travel pieces, men’s and women’s shoes, leather goods, and accessories like the Neverfull tote with voyage stickers and Jet Set sunglasses—the ultimate homage to wanderlust. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian & Palazzo, 702-789-3735; louisvuitton.com
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Get going! from top: A peek inside Louis Vuitton’s only industrial loft-like space, catering to Strip shoppers with accessories like the Epi Noir Christopher backpack ($3,500) and Jet Set sunglasses ($555).
photography Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
By Lisa Ferrandino
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most fabulous raffle prize: The coveted prize is each year’s Make-A-Wish Diamond Star necklace specially designed by Anglo International Group and valued at $4,000.
photography by Victor VirgiLE/gamma-rapho Via gEtty imagEs (pucci); courtEsy of makE-a-Wish foundation (richardson, kLEin, nEckLacE)
Wishing well Get ready for the season’s most coveted seat—the Ma e-a-Wish Fashion shoW luncheon at spago. By Monica acuna
Children who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition hope to be granted all manner of wishes—from the heartbreaking to the hilarious. And raising money to grant those wishes is the goal of the Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada Fashion Show (snv.wish.org) luncheon at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago in the Forum Shops at Caesars. It’s also the fashion show of the season and 2016 marks its 15th year. Past designers have
included Oscar de la Renta, Fendi, Valentino, and Tory Burch, among others; this year Emilio Pucci, whose designs graced the 10th-anniversary show, makes a return appearance. Chair of the Fashion Show committee Linda Richardson, who has, along with her husband, Bill, long spearheaded the organization’s Southern Nevada chapter, says it’s about helping the child, naturally, “but also about the joy and
happiness it brings to their whole families.” Not every Make-A-Wish child wants to go to Disneyland: Spago’s longtime executive chef, Eric Klein, was a big part of one child’s wish experience, helping her to make gallons of soup to feed the homeless. [Klein has recently left Spago to work on a new Puck project.] Says Richardson, “This little girl could have anything possible, but that was her thing—and it was just amazing.” snv.wish.org
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Fashion show and tell! clockwise from top left: Expect fabulous pieces at the 2016 Make-A-Wish Fashion Show Luncheon from return favorite Pucci’s Fall/Winter collection; Luncheon Chair Linda Richardson hugs former Wish Kid Amanda; The coveted Diamond Star necklace, which one lucky raffle winner will carry away from the luncheon; Wish Kids Kaitlyn and Tucker working with chef Eric Klein at luncheon host Spago.
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READY, JET SET, GO! BID ADIEU TO STANDARD TRAVEL WITH RIMOWA AND MONCLER’S RUGGED CHIC LUGGAGE COLLAB.
If Rimowa is synonymous with invincible hard-case luggage, and Moncler with impossibly chic puffer coats, then any collaboration between the two is destined for must-have status. The German-based luggage company and the French sport apparel label’s first collaboration came about in 2012, and the two are teaming up once again to introduce the Multiwheel Topas Stealth collection, combining Moncler’s sleek high-fashion style with Rimowa’s high-tech innovation. The collection boasts a lightweight gray aluminum exterior (with Rimowa’s signature grooves, of course) in three different sizes, each with a quilted camouflage fabric developed by Moncler specifically for the collection. Even better, the silenced Multiwheel gliding system, in addition to optimal functionality and maneuverability, makes for quiet traveling across any terminal or tarmac. And with accessories like footwear bags and wash bags—perfect for all of those personal possessions and TSA-approved liquids—it’s the ultimate set of luggage to get you from Aspen to Costa Smeralda and back again. And we’re off! Rimowa, The Shops at Crystals, 702-3850888; rimowa.com; Moncler, The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-323-7129; moncler.com
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BY LISA FERRANDINO
Globetrotters, rejoice: Marrying German engineering with French chic, Rimowa and Moncler’s latest luggage collab (HERE AND TOP LEFT, from $1,700) proves worthy of Moncler swear-bys like Brigitte Bardot (ABOVE) and Jackie Onassis. (LEFT).
NOSTALGIA trip with its revamped canvas collection, all-american brand lands’ end dresses the modern man in old-school cool. by lauren epstein
A blast with the past! clockwise from top left: The Canvas Collection by Lands’ End mixes classic outdoors and mod-urban stylings in an ad campaign by Mario Testino; a flannel shirt ($79) with a smart suit ($638); the water-resilient Combat jacket ($599).
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“It’s exciting to design modern menswear [by] exploring the deep roots of Lands’ End’s archives for inspiration,” says Ian Velardi, men’s design director of Canvas by Lands’ End—a former collection that has been reprised and reimagined with ultra-modern touches. “Ideas were pulled from our vault, making this season’s collection rooted in our brand’s history.”
There’s plenty of evidence of that strategy. Cozy fall sweaters play up retro elements from pieces past, such as vintage knit patterns. A merino wool turtleneck with chunky waffle stitch stands out, along with detailed yet functional outerwear pieces like the Combat jacket, featuring a water-resilient shell and removable quilted liner. With trim tailoring and modern silhouettes, the collection represents
what’s exciting about men’s fashion today while celebrating the company’s history. That history is a great American entrepreneurial tale beginning in the early ’60s in a humble basement office on Chicago’s Elston Avenue. The late founder of Lands’ End, Gary Comer, an award-winning copywriter and champion sailor, focused on customer satisfaction (quick delivery, unconditional return policies) in order to
grow his young apparel business. That customercentric philosophy remains at Lands’ End today, which is why CEO Federica Marchionni, a former Ferrari and Dolce & Gabbana executive, listened to requests to revive the Canvas collection earlier this year—but not without refreshing the line’s design, fit, and construction. As Velardi puts it, “This is heritage made modern.” landsend.com
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PhotograPhy by Mario testino, Model: Jordan barrett (caMPaign); gary luPton (suit); courtesy of lands’ end (Jacket)
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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
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Mulberry, among others. 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-893-4800; simon.com
gRANd CANAL SHOPPES AT vENETIAN ANd PALAZZO 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
outpost also offers the brand’s made-to-measure suiting experience. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-862-4447; canali.com
Fashion ALEXANdER MCQUEEN 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
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
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
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
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
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN
CANALI In addition to casual clothing and accessories, Canali’s grand Canal Shoppes
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, 702-431-6614; dolcegabbana.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
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
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
You won’t have to choose between lipstick and lip-gloss
TOWN SQUARE
coverage for a comfortable, but intense, wear. Never a
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
brand to shy away from cheeky monikers, each of the
NARS with NARS’s new Velvet Lip Glide collection. Using the brand’s Oil Infusion Complex, the full range of lip colors go on like, well, velvet, and combine simplicity and
13 glides is influenced by the sexual revolution of the 1970s and named after the iconic venues and relaxed attitude that came with the times—think: NO.54, one of the line’s three eye-catching reds, and Playpen, a soft, pink coral. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-749-1525; narscosmetics.com
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shopping destinations
GIORGIO ARMANI
LOUIS VUITTON
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
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI
MACY’S
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,
GIVENCHY
MULBERRY
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
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
HERMÈS 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
702-731-5111; macys.com
NEIMAN MARCUS 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; neimanmarcus.com
PRADA 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
ROBERTO CAVALLI 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
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE 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
STITCHED 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
TOM FORD 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
VERSACE 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
WYNN COLLECTION Wynn’s signature fashion boutique spotlights clothing, handbags, and accessories from more than 40 designers, including Azzedine Alaïa, Naeem Khan, and Salvatore Ferragamo. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3545; wynnlasvegas.com
FLORAL NOTES Sun City - Summerlin Florist creates artistic, vibrant floral designs for its discerning clients. 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
including the jeweler’s beloved diamond engagement rings, inside this massive two-level boutique. The Shops at Crystals, 702-545-9090; tiffany.com
GRAFF DIAMONDS
TOURbILLON
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;
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
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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,
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 limitededition 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
Presents The Eighth Annual
VEGAS GIVES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2016 6 pm to 8 pm
Signature drawing items from Grand Canal Shoppes partners include:
Barneys New York, Christian Louboutin, Tory Burch, Diane von Furstenberg and more!
Shot on location at Grand Canal Shoppes. Diamonds provided by Kwiat Boutique inside Bellusso Jewelers. Make-up touch ups by Sephora.
Jeri Crawford Las Vegas Philharmonic
Tanya Murray JDRF Nevada Chapter
Dr. Kate Zhong Keep Memory Alive
Kady Casullo Make-A-Wish® Southern Nevada
Jamie Little Speedway Children’s Charities
Lin Jerome Green Our Planet Lauri Thompson Nevada Ballet Theatre
Staci Colombo Alonso Noah’s Animal House
Stephanie Stallworth Las Vegas
@ The Shade Tree Shelter
Natural History Museum
$50 Donation includes event entry and two drawing tickets $100 Donation includes event entry and five drawing tickets Additional drawing tickets available at the event, $40 each or five for $100 (CASH & CHECK ONLY)
his kingdom comes With more fire than Daenerys Stormborn and culinary chops (and temper) fiercer than a flame-breathing dragon, Gordon Ramsay gives us a glimpse into his expanding Vegas empire. By Catherine De Orio
PhotograPhy courtesy of erik kabik/ caesars Palace
Gordon Ramsay’s accomplishments read like a conqueror intent on world domination. Known as Flash (as in Flash Gordon) during his stint in professional football, he now keeps fit training for Ironman triathlons and ultra-marathons. The first Scottish chef to be awarded a Michelin star, he went on to collect an additional five. His growing restaurant portfolio (gordonramsayrestaurants.com) includes 30 places across the globe, and a newly minted three-title publishing deal brings his book total to 30. He is the executive producer and star of five hit shows on Fox and recently started a solely-owned production company, Studio Gordon Ramsay. An officer of the Order of the British Empire, he gave another queen a run for her money (literally)—tying with Beyoncé for earnings on the Forbes Celebrity 100. Now he’s turned his intense focus on Vegas with his fourth restaurant here, Fish & Chips, opening on the Linq Promenade in October. Watch your back, Houses Flay, Puck, and Robuchon. House Ramsay is ready to claim the crown.
“It’s about standards and I want to be remembered for that... It’s just the way I am,” says food prophet/king Gordon Ramsay, whose LV fiefdom now includes four restaurants.
Before you opened your restaurants in Las Vegas, what kind of on-the-ground research did you do in town? I went low-key, cap-on and started having a look at the food scene. Wolfgang was prominent, Ducasse was just on the verge of opening Mix—so there was a lot of excitement happening in the early 2000s. I did about six trips in and out and was highly impressed every time. Your first restaurant, Gordon Ramsay Steak, didn’t open until 2012. We opened New York and after, LA—it’s a very easy hop from LA to Vegas. I put it on a slow burner. It was fascinating to see and so I kept an eye on it. How much time do you spend in Vegas? I’m here about 12 to 14 times a year. So a lot. A hell of a lot. I like to get up into the mountains with my bike and then do a 60–70 kilometer intense hilly bike ride. That’s my little getaway—it’s just me and the mountains.
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No need for the Chunnel! FROM TOP: Diners eat beef Wellington under a Union Jack at Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas; Gordon Ramsay BurGR at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino serves burgers and milkshakes—elevated.
PhotograPhy courtesy of foX
“the level of ingredients and products that gets into vegas is extraordinary. everything is in abundance. so there are no excuses.” —gordon ramsay
What can we expect from Fish & Chips? A little bit of cool Britannia, a bit of nostalgia—I’ve been dying to do it. It’s a grab-and-go fish and chip shop. In the UK we call them chippies. The first treat we ever had, you know with mum and dad, was a fish supper and it was just fish and chips. We never had the money to have our own so we had to share with our siblings. That was a huge treat. I am excited in general, but I’ve never been this excited! Going down to the local chippy on the corner and picking up the fish and chips with the little extra batter bits, the scraps we call them, was a dream. To have that now on the Linq in Vegas is sort of the icing on the cake for me. Four years in, is there anything that surprises you about Vegas? Well, we are in the middle of the desert, but the level of ingredients and products that gets into Vegas is extraordinary. Whether it’s Santa Barbara prawns or the most amazing shellfish from the Atlantic and Pacific coasts—everything is in abundance. So there are no excuses. The produce is a bit of a chef’s dream, which I didn’t expect. The quality of the proteins is equal to anything in New York, Paris, London, and I can confirm that because I have restaurants in them all. Let’s talk Masterchef Season 7: The audience pulls for a contestant they like, but you are known for your exacting standards—so what’s your strategy? Having been such a selfish individual to get to the top, I am the opposite when it comes to amateurs. I put them through a rigorous path in a way—I push them to the limits. Are you doing this for TV or are you doing this because you really want to learn the best? So I have to wear that hat because they are amateurs. You executive produce these shows. On Masterchef, poor Nathan Barnhouse had a breakdown and fainted, so you are sympathetic but as a producer, let’s be honest, it’s TV gold. We set out these challenges before the contestants arrive. They get better as we turn up the heat so we adjust that on a daily basis. So when we are live and the challenge is on, I am a mentor. When we are down and creating that kind of unscripted drama, I am an executive producer. People who work with you say lovely things. Yet, on camera you are ferocious. Are you playing to the camera a wee bit? That jacket goes on and I become a different beast because it’s about standards and I want to be remembered for that. So am I hamming it up for the camera because I think it looks good? Far from it. It’s real. So that level of passion gets misconstrued for anger. I’m live, it’s just the way I am. Has your direct, keep-it-very-real manner ever had any repercussions you’ve regretted? There are times I’ve felt I’ve gone too far but yeah, I’ve made amends to pull it back up and put it back on track. Yeah definitely, but I suppose that’s the guy I am. It’s all or nothing. I don’t think it’s… listen, you guys nominated Donald Trump for president! That guy thinks it’s a reality TV show. No one has told him yet that this is real. So anyway, those closest to me and those that work alongside me, not for me—because we are all a team—will give you the real insight. Many chefs fall prey to TV “glamour” and neglect their restaurants. Yet you are maintaining high standards and opening new concepts. Why? I started from zero and it’s so incredible. So I can’t sit back at 50. Am I ready to stop? No. I’ve found the balance in terms of family, profession and then this sort of empire size. I have seen so many chefs fall to the wayside because they got wrapped up in the glamour of fame and adulation—it’s gone to their head and they are turning out a pile of shit behind the scenes. That would be the death of me—I couldn’t live with myself on that one. You are becoming king of the Vegas kingdom… Don’t say that, I will get into more shit now! I threw down a challenge for Bobby Flay to go live and do a cook-off and put all the money to charity, and honestly now I’m like, C’mon Bobby, sign the deal. “Gordon Ramsay takes crown from Bobby Flay!” [Laughs] No! “Takes the crown of Vegas”—I can live with that! Failure doesn’t seem to be an option for you—have you ever failed? I have failed. I failed at turning up for parents evening at my kids’ school. And then when I went to the next one with my youngest, Tilly, I asked the headmaster for a selfie, after which I got kicked out, and so I really f-cked that one up! The following day I received an email saying, “Can you please refrain from the next parents evening—we do not need the presence of Mr. Ramsay.” You have reached the upper echelon of the culinary and media worlds, raise loads for charity, and are a family man. What do you want the Gordon Ramsay legacy to be? My legacy would be just like my mum taught me: It’s important to share and keep both feet firmly on the ground. Continue with that and I think I’ll be in business a long time.
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In the not-so-gray area between tailoring and athleisure is where the well-suited dudes hang. Skinny-cut sport/ street hybrids, collage print tops, and graphic jackets have found their footing in this season’s men’s collections.
photography by RODOLFO MARTINEZ styling by FAYE POWER
opposite page: Jacket ($1,650), shirt ($880), and pants ($1,150), Gucci. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-369-7333; gucci.com. High-tops, Rag & Bone ($195). Barneys New York, Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-629-4200; rag-bone.com this page, on left: Shirt ($1,550), trousers ($1,550), scarf ($585), and derbies ($1,210), Louis Vuitton. The Shops at Crystals, 702262-6189; louisvuitton.com. on right: Bomber, Saint Laurent ($1,990). The Shops at Crystals, 702-261-9984; ysl.com. Shirt ($885) and trousers ($765), Alexander McQueen. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3490; alexandermcqueen.com. Sneakers, Gianvito Rossi ($695). Barneys New York, Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702629-4200; barneys.com
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opposite page: Sweater, Dior Homme ($2,800). The Shops at Crystals, 702-597-0941; diorhomme.com. Trousers, Acne Studios (price on request). acnestudios.com. Loafers, Ermenegildo Zegna Couture ($1,595). The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-4744246; zegna.com this page, on left: Coat ($6,030), shirt ($990), and trousers ($995), Givenchy by Ricardo Tisci. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-737-1091; givenchy.com. on right: Coat, Ermenegildo Zegna Couture ($1,980). The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-474-4246; zegna.com. T-shirt, Louis Vuitton ($595). The Shops at Crystals, 702-2626189; louisvuitton.com. Pants, Diesel Black Gold ($325). Fashion Show, 702-696-1055; diesel.com
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opposite page, on left: Coat ($1,932), shirt ($378), and pants ($650), Dries Van Noten. Barneys New York, Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-629-4200; barneys.com. Sneakers, Bally ($650). The Shops at Crystals, 702-471-0393; bally.com. on right: Coat ($1,395), T-shirt (price on request), and pants (price on request), Christopher Kane. christopherkane.com. Sneakers, Gianvito Rossi ($695). Barneys New York, see above this page: Sweater, Jil Sander ($870). Barneys New York, Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702629-4200; barneys.com. Pants, Diesel Black Gold ($325). Fashion Show, 702-696-1055; diesel.com. Sneakers, Bally ($650). The Shops at Crystals, 702-471-0393; bally.com
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opposite page: Shirt, Sacai ($800). Barneys New York, Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-629-4200; sacai.jp this page, on left: Coat ($795), anorak ($695), and trousers ($395), Z Zegna. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-4744246; zegna.com. on right: Jacket ($1,195) and trousers ($995), Rag & Bone. Barneys New York, Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-629-4200; rag-bone.com Styling assistance by Connor Childers Grooming by Robert Huitron for Barboza using Kiehl’s Models: Allen Ye at VNY Models, Alexander Newman at Red, Malik Alain at Major Models, Peter Argue at New York Models, and Trevor Drury at Soul Artist Management
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Each year, Vegas magazine and Grand Canal shoppes at venetian and Palazzo partner to identify and celebrate women of Las vegas who are making incredible contributions to worthy causes in the city. our honorees for 2016 not only have a personal connection to the organizations for which they do so much good, but most are natural extensions of their daily lives and professions. our annual vegas Gives event, held at the Grand Canal shoppes at venetian and Palazzo—this year on november 15—pays tribute to nine powerful women. by Sar ah Feldberg
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Shot on location at canaletto at venetian. on Set hair/makeup: Bo Brinkman. hair/makeup for lauri thompSon: Zee clemente
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Kate Zhong Keep MeMory Alive
Six years ago Dr. Kate Zhong arrived in Las Vegas with her husband, Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, on a mission: to lead the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health’s clinical research efforts in finding new treatments for Parkinson’s, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer’s. The latter is at the heart of Keep Memory Alive, the foundation created by Larry Ruvo in honor of his father, which supports the Cleveland Clinic. “Every 60 seconds here in the U.S. someone will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s,” says Zhong. “It’s becoming an epidemic.” While Zhong recently left her post to join the Global Alzheimer’s Platform, she’ll continue to work closely with the Cleveland Clinic and champion the goals of Keep Memory Alive. “One of our missions is to help people cherish their memories and to help them keep their memories alive for now and for many years to come.” keepmemoryalive.org
lauri thompson NevAdA BAllet theAtre
As secretary of the board of trustees for Nevada Ballet Theatre, Lauri Thompson has an insider understanding of the long-running company. But her relationship with NBT goes much deeper. The shareholder attorney at Greenberg Traurig originally moved to Las Vegas in 1980 as a ballet dancer and spent two years performing with the company. Today, Thompson is less focused on pointed toes and pirouettes and more excited about the company’s outreach to local students through the in-school Future Dance program. “They develop self-esteem, a strong work ethic. Dance isn’t just about succeeding at dance,” Thompson says. The former ballerina also stresses NBT’s wide-ranging repertoire and its efforts to connect with the greater Vegas community. “A lot of people have a preconceived notion that ballet is Swan Lake. Ballet is a wide variety of dance. Ballet is for everyone.” nevadaballet.org
tanya murray JuveNile diABetes reseArch FouNdAtioN
When Realtor Tanya Murray’s 14-year-old son was diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes last year, a disease she’d only loosely understood came into stark focus. While he spent four days in the pediatric ICU, Murray got a crash course in pancreatic function, insulin and blood sugar, as well as an email from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). “When your head is just spinning,” she says, JDRF is a “lifeline.” Dedicated to improving the treatment of and finding a cure for type 1 diabetes, the organization also does vital outreach, letting families confronted with a fundamental change know that they’re not alone. Murray joined the JDRF Nevada chapter board earlier this year, and today she and her son have become experts in managing his disease. “He just got back from a three-week study program in Cambridge, England, that he went to by himself,” Murray says. “Because of the research that JDRF tirelessly works for and campaigns for, he was able to do that.” jdrf.com
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staci columbo- alonso nOah’s animal hOuse
For Staci Columbo-Alonso, there’s a direct path from her work for philanthropic Las Vegans like Diana Bennett and the Fertitta family and her own charitable contributions. The Station Casinos executive vice president of innovation and administration joined the board of domestic violence shelter Shade Tree in 2001, and in 2007 she founded Noah’s Animal House, a shelter for the pets of women staying there. Before Noah’s, many women would return to their abusers rather than relinquish a cherished member of the family. Now, women whose pets stay at Noah’s have a less than 2 percent return rate, and the organization is currently expanding to Northern Nevada. “The pet provides them the healing and the courage to stay long enough to break the cycle,” she says, “and move forward with their lives.” noahsanimalhouse.org
lin jerome Green Our Planet Ever since Lin Jerome joined mother-daughter organization National Charity League as a child, philanthropy has been an important part of her life. These days the co-founder and owner of interactive marketing company the Refined Agency also leads Ladies Who Dine, a three-year-old social and charitable organization that connects women to local non-profits and each other through restaurant events. “We want to make sure philanthropy is accessible to all and not just those with very deep pockets,” Jerome says. One of the organizations LWD has championed is Green Our Planet, which creates outdoor garden classrooms in Clark County public schools. “In the past two and a half years, they’ve completed 90 gardens in our school district,” says Jerome. But Green Our Planet isn’t resting on its very verdant laurels. The organization’s next goal? Building hydroponic gardens in local schools that will supply fresh produce to cafeterias. greenourplanet.org
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stephanie stallworth Las Vegas NaturaL History MuseuM
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“It’s quite interesting to watch a child learn at the same time that they’re having fun,” says Stephanie Stallworth. The director of public and community relations for Cox Las Vegas witnessed that moment with her own children at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, so when LVNHM Executive Director Marilyn Gillespie asked her to join the board in 2002, Stallworth stepped right up. Now, she’s one of the board’s more tenured members, as well as its vice chair and an eloquent advocate for the 25-year-old museum where visitors can experience ancient Egypt, watch a paleontology lab in action, or ogle baby sharks named after American Olympians. “When [people] come through the museum doors it’s like they’ve walked through this magical time machine, and they’re all of a sudden transported to another time, another place, a whole other experience,” says Stallworth. “They didn’t have to fly anywhere else to have that experience. It’s right in their backyard.” lvnmh.org
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kady casullo Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada
jamie little speedway Children’s Charities
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As a NASCAR pit reporter for Fox, Jamie Little has been lending her famous face and voice to charities for years as an emcee at various events and parties. Recently, she’s taken her philanthropy further, joining the board of an organization close to her heart and her day job, Speedway Children’s Charities, founded by Las Vegas Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith. With chapters based at each of the tracks that Smith owns, SCC is a clearinghouse that distributes money to numerous groups that help children in need with education, health care, food and fun. “Last year we awarded about $250,000 to 50 local charities,” says Little. “We really try to share the wealth with those who need it most. We want to know that the money’s going to go directly to the kids.” speedwaycharities.org
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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada volunteer of the year Kady Casullo describes her work with the organization as an addiction. After starting as an event volunteer in 2013, she graduated to wish granting, acting as a liaison between the foundation and the families of kids with life-threatening illnesses to make their wildest dreams come true. From Disney cruises to room makeovers to meeting the Patriots, the Vegas native has helped grant dozens of wishes, as well as raising more than $26,000 for the foundation this year. But it’s the wish reveals, when Casullo gets to tell a sick child that their dream is becoming reality, that mean the most to her. “It’s the one time that they don’t have to think about doctor appointments and chemo or whatever medical condition they have. To bring good into their lives when there are so many hard things going on, it’s indescribable.” snv.wish.org
“EvErything wE’rE doing goEs toward building thE culturE of las vEgas.” —jeri crawford
jeri crawford Las Vegas PhiLharmonic
Thirteen years ago when Jeri Crawford moved to Las Vegas, she had one request for her husband: season tickets to the local symphony. Crawford couldn’t have known it then, but the Las Vegas Philharmonic would become a central part of her life, well beyond just a regular seat in the theater. Today, Crawford is the president and CEO of the Phil and a passionate proponent of classical music. “I believe that the symphony is the cornerstone of the culture and arts in any community,” says Crawford. Indeed, the Phil has reached beyond its regular programming to connect with and inspire Las Vegans young and old. Thirty-two thousand Clark County students will attend special shows this year, and small ensembles carry music into senior communities. “Everything we’re doing goes toward building the culture of Las Vegas,” says Crawford. lvphil.org
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Home on the Range
Living the high life: Bristlecone Heights is perched at over 9,000 feet above sea level.
You might be sitting by the pool today, but close by, it’s getting ready to snow—and your mountain home awaits.
photography by Synergy Sotheby International Realty
By Andy Wang
In many big cities, a 45-minute car ride only gets you across town; in Las Vegas, it takes you several climate zones away, from desert surroundings to ski slopes, the Spring Mountains, and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Mount Charleston, a 45-minute drive from the city, is home to incredible snow-capped perches, ultimate seclusion, and temperatures around 30 degrees cooler than Vegas, no matter the season. Whether you’re looking for a vacation home or an ultraprivate residence within reasonable commuting distance of the city’s businesses and amenities, you can truly live life at the top here. “It is, as far as I know, the highest house in Nevada,” Ennis Jordan says of the luxurious log cabin known as Bristlecone Heights that he built and owns. Located on Mount Charleston at an elevation of more than 9,000 feet, the 4,260-square-foot, three-bedroom house on 4.64 acres is half a mile away from any other home. “All the land that touches my land is national forest,” says Jordan, who has listed Bristlecone Heights, at 4910 Cougar Ridge Trail, for $2.2 million with Kristen RouthSilberman of Synergy Sotheby’s International Realty (vegasluxury realestate.com).
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“I’ve got 80- to 100-mile views from up here, 270 degrees of views.” Jordan can see the lake and mountains, all the way to the Stratosphere and North Las Vegas. “As nice as the home is, it really is as much about the surrounding views and the seclusion, the smell of the pine, and the fantastic sunrises,” Jordan adds. And the familyfriendly Lee Canyon ski resort, with snowboarding lessons for preschoolers and plenty of adventures for advanced skiers, is less than eight miles away.
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Routh-Silberman sees similarities between Mount Charleston and the tony ski destination of Aspen, Colorado, which also brings in summer visitors who crave a temperate climate. “Just like you see with the beautiful estates in Aspen, where people love the ability to ski in the winter, it turns out they’re also in demand in the summer,” she says. Compared with ski communities like Aspen, Big Bear, or Lake Tahoe, however, Mount Charleston feels rural and under-
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developed, and that’s the point. You have Vegas with its glitz and functional commerce a leisurely drive away, but you come to Mount Charleston to enjoy the air and feel at peace. “It’s like flipping a switch, transporting to another world or environment in as long as it takes to get out of most towns,” says Garry Tomashowski of Mt. Charleston Realty (mtcharlestonrealty.com). “The natural environment is what we’re all drawn to. If you have a home in Vegas
and a house here, it’s like a second full-time home because it’s so user-friendly. You can wake up and say, ‘Honey, I want to go to the cabin tonight,’ and then go to work the next morning.” Despite the proximity to Vegas, Mount Charleston “truly is a small market,” Tomashowski adds. “It’s not subject to the Las Vegas market.” There are about 400 homes in the community and maybe 25 to 30 on the market at any given time, says Tomashowski, whose recent listings include the
1,800-square-foot, $489,000 chalet at 4137 Matterhorn Way and a 4,439-square-foot, $999,000 stunner at 253 Ski Trail Road. “Mount Charleston is a small bedroom community.” Tomashowski says. “Sure, you don’t have a 7-Eleven down the street. But we’re selling for the purity of the experience and letting Vegas take care of the other needs. It’s a passion-driven market,” And this is 2016, so you can choose the level of isolation you want. Bristlecone Heights, for
instance, is billed as “off-thegrid,” but it has DirecTV, Wi-Fi, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and “all of the typical features that might be in homes in the Ridges,” says Jordan, who often heads to Vegas for the day and sees friends before heading home to his retreat in the evening. He’s got adjacent land that’s “already set up for a heliport,” which could be a big selling point for a high-flying buyer. But he might also just keep that parcel and build another home on the range.
above: An aerial view of Bristlecone Heights; everything that touches it is national forest. opposite page, from top: The great room at Bristlecone Heights; 323 Mont Blanc, on the market for a mere $849,000.
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Space refurb
Night at the MuseuM An impressive redesign puts the fAbulous ArtifActs in the House of Blues foundation in even better light.
OmMG! The Foundation Room’s redesign is blessed by multiple deities.
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It’s not easy staying fresh in Las Vegas. But for the 16-year-old House of Blues Foundation Room, the dining and nightclub experience that feels like an artifact-packed eccentric world traveler’s sanctuary, rethinking the space has nothing to do with rebranding, says Victor Sutter, the Foundation Room’s VP. Instead, the space—which still caters to Foundation members, but is also now
open to the public—has gotten a refresh that stays true to its character. “We’re trying to focus your eye a little bit more,” says Sutter. “Before, you could miss so much of what’s happening when you walked into the rooms.” To that end, many of the antique Persian rugs have come out in favor of rustic wood floors. The Prayer Rooms— opulent private spaces with
actual fixtures from Hindu temple wagons—now open to the lounge (you can still close heavy curtains for privacy). A long dormant fireplace façade is now the decorative front for the DJ booth. And ancient Buddhas, Hindu deities, and Gothic art collected by House of Blues and Music Forward charity founder Isaac Tigrett are front-andcenter in each room, such as an LED-enhanced
balsam wood statue of Rama Seetha. “We’ve added elements that have a more modern aesthetic,” adds Sutter. Look for the midcentury chandelier from the demolished Sahara hotel, for instance. The updates blend seamlessly with the familiar appeal of the swanky space, which maintains its illicit aura. And truly, what’s old is new again. houseofblues.com
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By RoBeRt Haynes-PeteRson
I was one of our nation’s hungry kids growing up. Today, 1 in 5 children in America struggle with hunger. But when they get breakfast, their days are bigger and brighter. Learning, attention, memory and mood improve. Together, we have the power to get breakfast to kids in your neighborhood — let’s make it happen. Go to hungeris.org and lend your time or your voice. Viola Davis, Hunger Is Ambassador
Hunger Is® is a joint initiative of the Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation, which are 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
Photo By: Peggy Sirota
MAKE BRE AKFAST HAPPEN SO KIDS CAN BE HUNGRY FOR MORE
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, 702-5072375; 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
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home décor merchants. 475 S. Grand Central Pkwy., 800-748-5065; lasvegasmarket.com
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
RIVER NORTH Tucked inside The Market LV at Tivoli Village, this pop-upstyle boutique offers a small yet memorable selection of candles, plush linens, and other fine home accessories. Tivoli Village, 702-3310344; 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, 702-2635083; 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, 702-696-9733; 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
DOWNTOWN GRAND
BELLAGIO
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
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
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 Decoinspired 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
866-919-7472; planethollywood resort.com
RED ROCK CASINO, RESORT & SPA 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
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
VDARA
PARIS LAS VEGAS
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
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.
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
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
real estate ASCAYA 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
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
BEST SHUTTERS IN VEGAS When shopping for plantation shutters, Polywood is the best choice. Created by Sunburst Shutters, Polywood has more features than any other shutter, which significantly enhance its performance and make it perfect for our desert climate. Polywood’s patented paint finish will never fade, peel, or discolor—even in the Vegas heat. It’s designed for maximum durability. Sunburst added temperatureblocking features that make Polywood the most energy efficient window treatment for Las Vegas. Polywood shutters are 100-percent made in America. They give you ultimate control of light, temperature, noise, and privacy. Polywood is only available through Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions. 6480 W. Flamingo Rd., 702-367-1600 sunburstshutterslasvegas.com
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W Las Vegas Who wants to bluff-call the Whatever/Whenever service at the new W Hotel at SLS Las Vegas, which promises to deliver whatever you desire to your luxurious guest room? The new 289-room tower, now booking stays for December 15 and beyond, has Philippe Starckenvisioned accommodations that declare their own greatness, ranging from 322-square-foot Wonderful Rooms to 1,267-to-2,382-squarefoot WOW suites. In addition to the exclusive-for-guests WET rooftop pool, the 24-hour fitness center and the spa with its oversized experience showers, those who stay at the W can also be wowed by easy access to the SLS gaming floor, restaurants, and nightlife venues, of course. 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; 877-822-0000; wlasvegas.com
ONE LAS VEGAS
PARK TOWERS
Minimalist design meets top-tier amenities—think multiple pools, outdoor fireplaces, and fitness center—at this industrial-style loft community. 2715 W. Pebble Road, 702-435-0505; loft5lv.com
It’s all about the amenities at this luxe high-rise community, which has a two-story fitness center, movie theater, and gaming lounge. 8255 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-405-9020; theonelv.com
An on-site screening room, wine cellar, and concierge service only add to the setup at this opulent Stripfacing condo complex. 1 Hughes Center Dr., 702-938-7000; parktowers.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
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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., 702-750-1092; 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 harderpartying sibling, Palms Casino Resort. Plus, it houses the serene Drift Spa & Hammam. 4381 W. Flamingo Road, 702-944-3460; palmsplacesales.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 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
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
TURNBERRY TOWERS Strip-facing luxury condos are equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, private terraces, and oversize Jacuzzi tubs. 222 Karen Ave., 702-732-9797; turnberrytowers.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
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LOFT 5
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
NOT TO BE MISSED EVENTS • HAPPENINGS • PROMOTIONS
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ONE LAS VEGAS
THE WATCH EVENT AT TOURNEAU
The Ogden is a 21-story, high-rise in the center of downtown Las Vegas. Now featuring The Baker floor plan with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious kitchen ideal for entertaining, floorto-ceiling windows with stunning Strip views, walk-in master closet and more. Spanning 1,246 square feet; priced from $369,900.
The White Throne Mountain floor plan at One Las Vegas, a twin-tower, high-rise condominium located on So. Las Vegas Blvd., features three bedrooms plus den, three and one-half bathrooms, three private entrances and balconies, large master bedroom with walk-in closet, wet bar, breakfast nook and dining room. This 2,857 square-foot “ranch house in the sky” is a must-see. Priced from $699,900.
Visit Tourneau for a 3-day trunk show featuring the finest watch selections from the world’s most prestigious brands. Gift with purchase. Friday-Sunday. October 21st-23rd.
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The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. 702.732.8463 tourneau.com
LIVING LAS VEGAS
Election collection! clockwise from top left: America , You’re Screwed, acrylic on wood panel, by Kat Tatz; Dunkin Trump, digital photography, by Heather Protz; Feel the Bern, life-sized oil on canvas, by Jerry Ross; Party Dispenser, flag, tea, and cup dispenser, by Chad Scott; Cruz Sneer, oil on canvas, by Steve Sherrell; Can Hillary Sew This Up, canvas photo with embroidery, transferred to plate, by Diane Bush.
mock the vote Downtown artist Diane Bush camps up campaign season.
Betting on election outcomes isn’t quite legal in Las Vegas, but colorful commentary most certainly is. That’s lucky for Downtown artist Diane Bush (no relation to the former first family), who in honor of this campaign season has put together “Dishing It Out,” a series of socially engaging art events to rock, schlock, and
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mock the vote. “Over the last 10 months we’ve gathered together political art from around the country,” explains Bush. She invited artists across the nation to create satirical work, in any medium, representing any of the 16 major party candidates who have made this election season oh, so memorable.
And for the next event in this series, the family-friendly “Let America Break Again” (on October 19, at the Arts Factory, coinciding with the final presidential debate, at UNLV), some of those pieces of art have been turned into commemorative gold-trimmed art plates, which attendees will be invited to smash. Remaining
shards will be made into a community mosaic. “It’s a patriotic art carnival where the public can smash plates, in a campy atmosphere,” says Bush. There will also be live entertainment, pictures with Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty, jugglers, and face painting, of course. The whole series wraps up on election night (at the Victor
Xiu Gallery inside Art Square) with “Final Tally.” Gallery walls, says Bush, “will show new work, and I will project works from throughout the year outside the gallery.” Election results will also be projected, and, if you’ve got the stomach for it, parked right outside will be—what else?—taco trucks. dianebush.net
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