While many Angelenos escape to Las Vegas for its unmatched nightlife or to take their chances at the slot machines, fewer may realize the city is also a thriving shopping destination. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind vintage item, a memorable gift for a loved one or some fun home decor, there are many indie shops worth venturing off the Strip for. Take for instance, Fruition , which was one of the desert town’s first vintage streetwear and luxury shops when it opened in 2005.
Located less than a mile from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, its clientele has included celebrities like M.I.A.
, Kid Cudi and Kanye West . (This location is currently under construction and is open by appointment only, but you can check out the Green Valley location, which opened in September.) Or newcomer Fergusons Downtown , a formerly abandoned lot that turned into a thriving shopping and entertainment center featuring local artisans, including one store owner who’s just 16 years old.
And though some of the shops I frequented while growing up in Vegas are no longer around — I still miss streetwear destinations KNYEW and Stussy — you can get your fashion fix at places like On the Arm and Waves Las Vegas . Here are 13 great shops to check out. And don’t worry, most of them are just a few miles from the Strip, so you won’t have to trek too far from your hotel.
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