LAS VEGAS, Dec. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystals at
CityCenter, the exquisite shopping, dining and entertainment
experience on the Las Vegas Strip, is upping the ante on holiday
shopping this season with incredible decor, live music and the
opening of eight coveted luxury fashion boutiques. Prada,
Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent,
Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, Donna Karan, Emilio Pucci and Harry
Winston are opening in time to celebrate the holidays,
offering unrivaled collections and many items exclusive to
Crystals.
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Extravagant decorations, designed specifically for Crystals'
unique space, start with a stunning field of stylized
red-and-silver candy twists suspended from Crystals' Daniel Libeskind-designed crystalline ceiling.
The undulating chandelier-like formations flow in whimsical
groupings throughout the retail district. Anchoring the
space, Crystals' flower carpet flourishes with vibrant poinsettias
and colossal rose-covered holiday ornaments. On Crystals'
second level, unique architectural hanging garden trees are adorned
with animated LED lights to simulate 'falling snow' as they
brighten the retail corridor in a contemporary tree-lighting.
Elevating the holiday ambiance, Crystals features live musical
entertainment four days a week from noon to
5 p.m. through December 23.
Sounds from a rockin' string quartet and a vivacious choir
fill Crystals with the sounds of the holidays.
- Phat Strad – The stunning entertainers are an
international cast of classically trained, beautiful women playing
futuristic electronic instruments with an industrial strength
techno groove. Their dynamic performances mix their
contemporary sound with the classics of the holidays.
Performances: Thursday and Friday noon to 5 p.m.
- Holiday Choral Quartet – Beginning December 4, Crystals shoppers will be charmed by
the sounds of a vibrant choral quartet joined by talented
Las Vegas youth to infuse the
shopping atmosphere with the holiday spirit. The performers
will interact with audiences as they sing traditional holiday
carols with a twist. Performances: Saturday and
Sunday; noon to 5 p.m. at the top of
the hour for 15 minutes.
Joining Crystals’ stellar lineup of 34 designer and high-fashion
boutiques including North America’s largest Louis Vuitton, a brilliant two-level Tiffany
& Co., and outposts from TOM
FORD and Lanvin are eight renowned luxury retailers:
- Prada – Sophisticated and trendsetting, Prada infuses
its history of craftsmanship and uncompromised quality with
constant innovation. Its three-level, 21,000-square-foot
flagship Crystals location carries the complete Prada men's and
women's collections of ready-to-wear and footwear as well as a
series of limited-edition bags and playful accessories
dedicated to Las Vegas.
- Gucci – The new flagship location expresses a modern
glamour that ushers in the label's new design era while continuing
its legacy of unparalleled shopping. The 11,000-square-foot
store boasts a new design conceived by Gucci's Creative Director
Frida Giannini. To celebrate
the opening, Giannini has created an exclusive Crystals
sneaker with a unique combination of precious skins – python,
ostrich and crocodile – in a palette of green, yellow, brown and
white.
- Yves Saint Laurent –
Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent
one of the great fashion names of the 20th century, has opened its
largest Las Vegas boutique at
Crystals. The 4,000-square-foot store houses women's and
men's ready-to-wear and accessories collections.
- Balenciaga – Celebrating its first Las Vegas location, the House of Balenciaga
creates women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories,
sold worldwide. The brand occupies 4,100 square feet at
Crystals.
- Emilio Pucci – Founded in
1947 by the Marquis Emilio Pucci, a dashing Florentine aristocrat
crowned "The Prince of Prints" by the international fashion press,
the maison is renowned for trailblazing vision and a love affair
with Italian craftsmanship, luxury, color and design. The
1,849-square-foot Crystals boutique is a showcase for the World of
Pucci – ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, eyewear, perfume and much
more – set in a modern, luxurious setting with design elements
evoking the brand's Renaissance-era headquarters in Florence.
- Donna Karan (opening mid-December) – Celebrating
its 25th anniversary, Donna Karan embodies all that is urban,
sophisticated and luxurious. Its first Las Vegas store will span 3,000 square feet
and house the complete Donna Karan head-to-toe, 7-Easy-Pieces
lifestyle of ready-to wear, cashmere, evening, accessories, shoes,
intimates, hosiery and fragrances.
- Harry Winston (opening
mid-December) – When it comes to Hollywood's glamour and scintillating style,
nothing sparkles like a Harry
Winston diamond. For more than six decades, Winston
diamonds have been an integral part of Hollywood's glamorous history. Located
on the second level, Harry Winston's
Crystals location will span 1,800 square feet.
- Stella McCartney (opening late-December) – British
designer Stella McCartney is known for her signature feminine, sexy
and modern designs. Her Crystals location will carry the Stella
McCartney ready-to-wear, shoe, bag, sunglass, fragrance, lingerie
and Adidas collections.
After the shopping is said and done, or to take a well-deserved
break between shopping marathons, the restaurants at Crystals offer
a wide array of dining and lounge options. Guests will have the
enviable task of choosing from Eva Longoria’s Latin approach to
classic steakhouse cuisine at Beso; Mastro’s Ocean Club’s exquisite
seafood in the awe-inspiring, second-floor Treehouse dining room;
pan-Asian cuisine and sushi at locals’ favorite Social House;
Wolfgang Puck’s signature pizzas, homemade pastas and rustic
Italian favorites at Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina; American
comfort foods and creative delicacies at Todd English’s P.U.B. or
quick bites and energy-infusing coffee from The Pods by Wolfgang
Puck or The Cup.
About CityCenter
CityCenter is an unprecedented urban metropolis on 67 acres
between Bellagio and Monte Carlo
resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. CityCenter is a joint venture
between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Infinity World
Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World. CityCenter features
ARIA, a 61-story, 4,004-room gaming resort; luxury non-gaming
hotels including Las Vegas' first
Mandarin Oriental and Vdara Hotel & Spa; Veer Towers, the
development's only strictly residential buildings; and Crystals, a
500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district. CityCenter
also features a resident Cirque du Soleil production celebrating
the timeless musical legacy of Elvis
Presley; and an unparalleled Fine Art Collection with works
by acclaimed artists including Maya
Lin, Jenny Holzer,
Nancy Rubins, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, among others. CityCenter is
a design collaboration between MGM Resorts International and
internationally acclaimed architectural firms including
Pelli Clarke Pelli, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Helmut Jahn, RV Architecture LLC led by
Rafael Vinoly, Studio Daniel
Libeskind*, David Rockwell and
Rockwell Group, and Gensler. At the forefront of sustainability,
CityCenter is one of the world's largest green developments. ARIA,
Vdara, Crystals, Mandarin Oriental, Las
Vegas and Veer Towers all have received LEED® Gold
certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. This marks the
highest LEED achievement for any hotel, retail district or
residential development in Las
Vegas. For more information about CityCenter, please visit
www.citycenter.com.
*Consultant to AAI Architects, Inc.
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