Fashion Show Mall
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Fashion Show Mall is a shopping mall located on the Las Vegas Strip
in Paradise
, Nevada
. Fashion Show Mall is owned by the General Growth Properties Inc.
With 1888151 sq ft (175,415 m²) of space, this is one of the largest enclosed malls in the world. The mall
has over 250 stores, 7 anchors, an elevated stage, a fashion runway and "The Cloud."
Fashion show
s take place in the mall every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, The young models express their look and personality: Damien Duduaco, Justin Thomas, Robert Flynn, Mike Miller, Keith Vass and many more local models, and are free for shoppers to watch. During the Winter months, the mall has scheduled snow storms inside. Santa Claus
also makes special appearances, even giving a high-energy performance on the runway with his group of elf
helpers.
"The Cloud," at The Strip entrance is about 128 ft (39 m) above the sidewalk and is 480 ft (146.3 m) long. During the day, the structure provides shade for the entrance and at night it serves as a movie screen.
The mall features several high end restaurant
s, some accessible from private entrances and elevators so they may operate when the mall is closed.
, Bullock's
, Goldwaters, Neiman Marcus
, and Saks Fifth Avenue
(originally only 64000 sq ft (5,945.8 m²)).
In 2003, Neiman Marcus expanded from 102000 sq ft (9,476.1 m²) to 160000 sq ft (14,864.5 m²), Saks Fifth Avenue and Dillard's both relocated in the west end of the mall, and Macy's
and Robinsons-May
expanded as well. A whole west end was added to the mall, adding 500000 sq ft (46,451.5 m²) of store space, including The Great Hall, where fashion shows are performed throughout the day. Bloomingdale's Home
(first in the nation) and Nordstrom
opened in the west end of the mall as well. Lord & Taylor
was scheduled to open in the former spot of Dillard's, as part of the mall's east expansion, but the Lord & Taylor chain halted its national expansion plans and canceled its store there in 2003. In July 2010, Forever 21 opened in this space, featuring the largest Forever 21 retail store in the United States. Also, as part of the east expansion completed in 2003, four full-service restaurants, a 16-option food court and The Cloud were added on the front side of Fashion Show, facing Las Vegas Blvd.
Rouse, the previous owner, was purchased by General Growth Properties in 2004.
On September 9, 2006, following Federated's purchase of May Department Stores
, Robinsons-May became the second Macy's store at Fashion Show. The second Macy's closed in January 2008 and is in the process of consolidating with the existing Macy's store.
Las Vegas Strip
The Las Vegas Strip is an approximately stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard in Clark County, Nevada; adjacent to, but outside the city limits of Las Vegas proper. The Strip lies within the unincorporated townships of Paradise and Winchester...
in Paradise
Paradise, Nevada
Paradise is an unincorporated town in the Las Vegas metropolitan area in Clark County, Nevada, United States. The population was 223,167 at the 2010 census...
, Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
. Fashion Show Mall is owned by the General Growth Properties Inc.
General Growth Properties
General Growth Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust in the United States. It is based in Chicago, Illinois at 110 North Wacker Drive, a historic building designed by architectural firm Graham, Anderson, Probst & White...
With 1888151 sq ft (175,415 m²) of space, this is one of the largest enclosed malls in the world. The mall
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
has over 250 stores, 7 anchors, an elevated stage, a fashion runway and "The Cloud."
Fashion show
Fashion show
A fashion show is an event put on by a fashion designer to showcase his or her upcoming line of clothing during Fashion Week. Fashion shows debut every season, particularly the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter seasons. This is where the latest fashion trends are made...
s take place in the mall every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, The young models express their look and personality: Damien Duduaco, Justin Thomas, Robert Flynn, Mike Miller, Keith Vass and many more local models, and are free for shoppers to watch. During the Winter months, the mall has scheduled snow storms inside. Santa Claus
Santa Claus
Santa Claus is a folklore figure in various cultures who distributes gifts to children, normally on Christmas Eve. Each name is a variation of Saint Nicholas, but refers to Santa Claus...
also makes special appearances, even giving a high-energy performance on the runway with his group of elf
Elf
An elf is a being of Germanic mythology. The elves were originally thought of as a race of divine beings endowed with magical powers, which they use both for the benefit and the injury of mankind...
helpers.
"The Cloud," at The Strip entrance is about 128 ft (39 m) above the sidewalk and is 480 ft (146.3 m) long. During the day, the structure provides shade for the entrance and at night it serves as a movie screen.
The mall features several high end restaurant
Restaurant
A restaurant is an establishment which prepares and serves food and drink to customers in return for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services...
s, some accessible from private entrances and elevators so they may operate when the mall is closed.
History
The mall opened in 1981 with Dillard'sDillard's
Dillard's, Inc. is a department store chain in the United States, with 330 stores in 29 states. Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, Dillard's locations are concentrated in Texas and Florida; with a major presence in other states including Arizona, Iowa, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri,...
, Bullock's
Bullock's
Bullock's was a department store based in Los Angeles, California. The company operated full-line department stores all across California, with some stores in Arizona and Nevada. Bullock's also operated the more upscale Bullocks Wilshire in parts of Southern California.- History :Bullock's was...
, Goldwaters, Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus, formerly Neiman-Marcus, is a luxury specialty retail department store operated by the Neiman Marcus Group in the United States. The company is headquartered in the One Marcus Square building in Downtown Dallas, Texas, and competes with other department stores such as Saks Fifth...
, and Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a luxury American specialty store owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises , a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. It competes in the high-end specialty store market in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, i.e. 'the 3 B's' Bergdorf, Barneys, Bloomingdale's and Lord & Taylor...
(originally only 64000 sq ft (5,945.8 m²)).
In 2003, Neiman Marcus expanded from 102000 sq ft (9,476.1 m²) to 160000 sq ft (14,864.5 m²), Saks Fifth Avenue and Dillard's both relocated in the west end of the mall, and Macy's
Macy's
Macy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
and Robinsons-May
Robinsons-May
Robinsons-May was a chain of department stores operating in Southern California, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada, previously with headquarters in North Hollywood, California...
expanded as well. A whole west end was added to the mall, adding 500000 sq ft (46,451.5 m²) of store space, including The Great Hall, where fashion shows are performed throughout the day. Bloomingdale's Home
Bloomingdale's
Bloomingdale's is an American department store owned by Macy's, Inc. .Bloomingdale's started in 1861 when brothers Joseph and Lyman G. Bloomingdale started selling hoop-skirts in their Ladies Notions' Shop on Manhattan's Lower East Side...
(first in the nation) and Nordstrom
Nordstrom
Nordstrom, Inc. is an upscale department store chain in the United States, founded by John W. Nordstrom and Carl F. Wallin. Initially a shoe retailer, the company today also sells clothing, accessories, handbags, jewelry, cosmetics, fragrances, and in some locations, home furnishings...
opened in the west end of the mall as well. Lord & Taylor
Lord & Taylor
Lord & Taylor, colloquially known as L&T, or LT, based in New York City, is the oldest upscale, specialty-retail department store chain in the United States. Concentrated in the eastern U.S., the retailer operated independently for nearly a century prior to joining American Dry Goods...
was scheduled to open in the former spot of Dillard's, as part of the mall's east expansion, but the Lord & Taylor chain halted its national expansion plans and canceled its store there in 2003. In July 2010, Forever 21 opened in this space, featuring the largest Forever 21 retail store in the United States. Also, as part of the east expansion completed in 2003, four full-service restaurants, a 16-option food court and The Cloud were added on the front side of Fashion Show, facing Las Vegas Blvd.
Rouse, the previous owner, was purchased by General Growth Properties in 2004.
On September 9, 2006, following Federated's purchase of May Department Stores
May Department Stores
The May Department Stores Company was a national department store chain in the United States, founded in 1877 by David May. The company ceased to exist in 2005 when it was merged with Federated Department Stores, Inc . Prior to the merger it was headquartered in Downtown St. Louis, Missouri...
, Robinsons-May became the second Macy's store at Fashion Show. The second Macy's closed in January 2008 and is in the process of consolidating with the existing Macy's store.
Anchor Stores
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