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Farid Matraki - Harley Viera-Newton - George
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Thursday night, The Shops at Crystals, Las Vegas’ premier luxury retail destination,
celebrated philanthropy and fashion as thousands of people filled its stores
for “Fashion Gives Back.” Hosted by George Kotsiopoulos of E!’s Fashion Police,
the event featured more than a dozen Crystals’ boutiques partnering with local
charities to raise funds for their respective causes.
Stylist
to stars such as Julianne Moore and Anne Hathaway, Kotsiopoulos walked the red
carpet with notables including Farid Matraki and Judy Stone of The Shops at
Crystals, as well as DJ and model Harley Viera-Newton before heading to the
runway. With Viera-Newton spinning upbeat indie rock, Kotsiopoulos provided
commentary as eight models – adorned in covetable spring 2014 looks from
Roberto Cavalli, Lanvin, Donna Karan and Paul Smith – strutted down the
catwalk.
“Crystals
is the most glamorous shopping mecca in all of Las Vegas,” said Kotsiopoulos.
“It's not just luxury retail stores; it's high-end luxury retail
stores....housed all under one roof. I like to think of Crystals as helping to
bring back the glamour of Las Vegas.”
Throughout
the night, champagne flowed as guests shopped for a cause and enjoyed
fashionable fun:
Valentino
held a gorgeous celebration for Nevada Ballet Theatre with host Audra Baldwin,
where ballerinas from the company modeled the iconic brand’s hottest looks.
Kiki
de Montparnasse and The Shade Tree joined for an elegant reception including a
light aphrodisiac buffet as guests marveled at an interactive window display
featuring Kiki’s seductive models.
Christian
Dior showcased its legendary French savoir faire with Nathan Adelson Hospice
and Chairs Susan Molasky, Jane Schorr, Beth Weinberger and Sharon Jenkins.
Party guests sampled macarons from Hakkasan and sipped champagne, in true
French style.
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Jeff and Melody Leibow
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Porsche
Design welcomed Jeff Leibow of Jersey Boys and his wife Melody for an evening
of wine and delicious Thai hors d’oeuvres to support the NF Hope Foundation.
Lanvin
hosted the evening with Keep Memory Alive and Camille Ruvo as guests admired
the brand’s Men’s and Women’s Fall 2013 Collection.
To
highlight its relationship with The Children’s Heart Foundation, Donna Karan’s
boutique served adorable heart-shaped desserts at an exclusive reception hosted
by Julie Marcus Downs, raising both awareness and funds for the charity.
Bottega
Veneta offered guests cocktails at an exclusive shopping event hosted by local
tastemaker Leora Blau in support of beloved Las Vegas non-profit Opportunity
Village.
Live
models displayed FENDI’s latest designs while guests enjoyed aperitifs and
cocktails and raised funds for Communities in Schools of Nevada with host Susie
Lee.
Shoe
fanatics flooded Jimmy Choo to support The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas,
where hosts Heather DiChiaro, Barbara Silverberg and Ilana Vann mingled with
guests.
Attendees
scooped up looks from Roberto Cavalli’s Holiday and Spring 2014 collections
while charity Three Square reaped the rewards.
Dr.
Brittany and Adam Stryker hosted a fabulous reception at TAG Heuer celebrating
KIDDOS and the 50th anniversary of the renowned watch brand’s Carrera
Collection.
Paul
Smith’s boutique had guests nibbling on desserts from ARIA’s Jean Philippe
Pâtisserie while raising funds for Generosity Water with Mike Snedegar and
Jordan Wagner.
Louis
Vuitton joined with the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health for
an exclusive evening of shopping, charity and bubbly.
· While their ladies shopped, the
gentlemen of “Fashion Gives Back” gathered at the Grey Goose Game Lounge to
compete in classic games such as pool, foosball and pinball while sipping Grey
Goose and Bombay Sapphire specialty cocktails. Guests who showed a receipt for
a purchase made that evening could try their luck at the Crane Game for a
chance to win luxurious prizes from throughout the city.
· Shoppers took a break from the action
at a rejuvenating pop-up spa by The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas,
indulging in neck and shoulder massages and even a Diamond Magnetic Hand
Treatment from Natura Bissé.
· For a quick thirst quencher, guests
visited the San Pellegrino Hydration Lounge to refresh with one of Pellegrino’s
sparkling waters and Aqua Panna water.
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