Shops and restaurants now open at Crystals in Las Vegas’ CityCenter

Crystals offerings Crystals will help visitors to Vegas ring in the New Year by inviting them to explore 26 stores that have already opened, plus a restaurant-nightclub and a coffeehouse. Here’s what awaits: The Art of Richard MacDonald showcases the artist’s drawings, paintings and sculptures. Assouline features its own publications and rare books. Bally has been known for fine footwear and accessories since 1851. Beso is Eva Longoria Parker’s second restaurant. Upstairs, a trendy nightclub, Eve, will open Dec. 31. Bottega Veneta offers quality Italian leather goods. Bulgari’s store contains two sections, one featuring jewelry and the other accessories. Carolina Herrera’s fifth free-standing boutique is considered part of Crystals, but it’s adjacent to the Mandarin Oriental hotel. Cartier has been the crown jeweler to 19 royal houses since its founding in 1847. Centerpiece, adjacent to the other galleries, features modern design, including furniture. The Cup is a coffeehouse next to the doors that lead to valet parking. De Grisogono’sunique jewelry and watches are popular with Hollywood celebs. The Gallery exposes visitors to the art of Dale Chihuly, including his works of colored glass. H.Stern is an international jeweler known for innovative designs in gold and precious gems. Ilori features exclusive lines of designer sunglasses. Kiki de Montparnasse is a luxury brand of women’s lingerie. Kiton carries one-of-kind, handcrafted clothing and accessories at its shop next to the Mandarin Oriental. Louis Vuitton is best known for its signature bags, but its complete range -- including clothing and jewelry -- is included among offerings. Marni offers distinctive, eclectic clothes for men, women and children. Mikimoto has been fashioning jewelry from cultured pearls for more than a century. Nanette Lepore has been creating women’s fashions since she was a girl growing up in Youngstown, Ohio. Paul Smith is a leading British fashion designer selling men’s and women’s clothing. Porsche Design features a variety of technically inspired products from its design house in Austria. Roberto Cavalli carries designer fashions for people and their pets. Rodney Lough Jr. Wilderness Collections Gallery showcases the owner’s fine photography. Tiffany & Co.’s 10,000-square-foot store is stocked with glamorous jewelry and watches. Tom Ford features his eye-catching menswear at his first West Coast store. Tourbillon presents the creations of some of the world’s finest watchmakers. Van Cleef & Arpels showcases its iconic jewelry at the company’s largest boutique in the U.S. -- Jay Jones