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| - When I first visited Vegas years ago, Fashion Show was probably the shinest, blingiest mall in the entire Pacific time zone -- filled with the highest of high-end stores -- not to mention that weird flying saucer thing out front that I still can't really explain.
Back then, I was awed by Fashion Show's three sprawling levels that stretch from the Strip all the way back to the freeway. I could wander through there all day and still uncover more interesting, boutique-y shops...
Sadly, time has taken its toll on this venerable landmark of capitalism.
The store selection has gone downhill. Most of the boutiques have moved on to ritzier real estate on the Strip (read: the Forum Shops, Miracle Mile Shops, and the various hotel promenades). The only thing left behind? Vacancies.
Even the signature fashion shows seem to have been cut back. There weren't any on the day we wandered through here, and the info desk said none were planned any time soon. Bummer.
Don't get me wrong, the options are still solid. It's home to what I believe is the only Zara on the Strip, which is always worth a stop. And the Macy's is amazing. It goes on forever and ever.
But, beyond that, it's not much different from any run-of-the-mill Westfield property. The upper level has a nice view of the Wynn/Encore complex, though.
That's why it's perfectly three-star-worthy.
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