6 | | AUGUST 2013 IN VEGAS PHOTOS: SHOE: GEORGE CHINSEE; ALL OTHER IMAGES: COURTESY OF COMPANIES 4. 1. Gold Spike (217 Las Vegas Blvd. N.) “It’s a fantastic neighborhood hangout. Outside, there are a lot of great couches and furniture, giant Jenga and beer-pong games, and a couple of fire pits.” 2. Learning Village ( 715 Fremont St.) “Imagine every day of the week being able to listen to the interesting guests in town, along with local community leaders giving talks (think TED, Summit Series, etc.) on a vast array of subjects.” 3. La Comida (100 6th St.) “If you’re in the mood for great Mexican food in a casual atmosphere, coupled with terrific service, swing by La Comida.’’ 4. Commonwealth ( 525 E. Fremont St.) “It has brought a stylish new social scene to the growing downtown area. Inspired by pre-Prohibition cocktails and architecture, it’s a swanky haunt with plenty of art.” 5. Work in Progress ( 317 S. 6th St.) “Its tiered memberships provide access to various types of office environments, amenities, conference rooms, etc. The biggest draw is the ability to collaborate.’’ SEE HERE Downtown Las Vegas continues to get a facelift, thanks to Tony Hsieh and his team. Which must-visit spots have popped up recently? Jeanne Markel, Zappos’ director of brand experience, gives Spy the scoop. By Madeleine Higgins FN Plaform will host a variety of events and meet-and-greets. On Aug. 19, the opening night party will feature music legend David Cassidy. The next day, Chinese Laundry collaborator Kristin Cavallari (at left) will make an appearance and also answer fan questions live via Twitter. Plus, Pastry will welcome its brand ambassadors, including artists Katie Armiger and Coco Jones. And on Tuesday night, Two Ten’s WIFI group will host a networking and cocktail event. Event Circuit “Libby and I have spent our entire career go- ing to the West Coast for shoe shows. We love touching base with our old friends in Las Vegas. On a typical evening, you might ﬁnd us at Michael Mina [in the Bellagio], catching up with Stephen Hoyt from Blowﬁsh. We’re also close friends with [Chinese Laundry CEO] Bob Gold- man, and he always takes us to the best classic Italian trattorias. Of course, we’re in the gym every morning at 7:30.” SAM EDELMAN SAYS 8,000 Miles of SEQUINS on the costumes in Bally’s “Jubilee” show 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Must-see new exhibitor: Elie Tahari “I was in town a few years ago for a birthday celebration with friends. We had a great dinner at Nobu and then moved to the Hard Rock Casino. One of my friends had talked about betting on red 7 all weekend, and when her moment finally came, she got nervous and didn’t do it. Of course, we watched it hit on red 7. We couldn’t believe it — all that talk and she missed it! Well, we made a bit too much noise over the whole thing and were escorted out. I can honestly say I never expected to get kicked out of a casino, but there you go — you never know what will happen in Vegas.” COYE NOKES’ CONFESSION

IN VEGAS SEE HERE COYE NOKES’ CONFESSION · ing to the West Coast for shoe shows. We love touching base with our old friends in Las Vegas. On a typical evening, you might find us

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6 | | AUGUST 2013

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1. Gold Spike (217 Las Vegas Blvd. N.)“It’s a fantastic neighborhood hangout. Outside, there are a lot of great couches and furniture, giant Jenga and beer-pong games, and a couple of fire pits.”

2. Learning Village ( 715 Fremont St.)“Imagine every day of the week being able to listen to the interesting guests in town, along with local community leaders giving talks (think TED, Summit Series, etc.) on a vast array of subjects.”

3. La Comida (100 6th St.)“If you’re in the mood for great

Mexican food in a casual atmosphere, coupled with terrific service, swing by La Comida.’’

4. Commonwealth ( 525 E. Fremont St.)“It has brought a stylish new social scene to the growing downtown area. Inspired by pre-Prohibition cocktails and architecture, it’s a swanky haunt with plenty of art.”

5. Work in Progress ( 317 S. 6th St.)“Its tiered memberships provide access to various types of office environments, amenities, conference rooms, etc. The biggest draw is the ability to collaborate.’’

SEE HEREDowntown Las Vegas continues to get a facelift, thanks to Tony Hsieh and his team. Which must-visit spots have popped up recently? Jeanne Markel, Zappos’ director of brand experience, gives Spy the scoop. By Madeleine Higgins

FN Plaform will host a variety of events and meet-and-greets. On Aug. 19, the opening night party will feature music legend David Cassidy. The next day, Chinese Laundry collaborator Kristin Cavallari (at left) will make an appearance and

also answer fan questions live via Twitter. Plus, Pastry will welcome its brand ambassadors, including artists Katie Armiger and Coco Jones. And on Tuesday night,

Two Ten’s WIFI group will host a networking and cocktail event.

Event Circuit “Libby and I have spent our entire career go-

ing to the West Coast for shoe shows. We love touching base with our old friends in Las Vegas. On a typical evening, you

might find us at Michael Mina [in the Bellagio], catching up with Stephen Hoyt from Blowfish.

We’re also close friends with [Chinese Laundry CEO] Bob Gold-

man, and he always takes us to the best classic Italian trattorias. Of course,

we’re in the gym every morning at 7:30.”

SAM EDELMAN SAYS8,000Miles of SEQUINS on the

costumes in Bally’s“Jubilee” show

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Must-see new exhibitor: Elie Tahari

“I was in town a few years ago for a birthday celebration with friends. We had a great dinner at Nobu and then moved to the Hard Rock Casino. One of my friends had talked about betting on red 7 all weekend, and when her moment finally came, she got nervous and didn’t do it. Of course, we watched it hit on red 7. We couldn’t believe it — all that talk and she missed it! Well, we made a bit too much noise over the whole thing and were escorted out. I can honestly say I never expected to get kicked out of a casino, but there you go — you never know what will happen in Vegas.”

COYE NOKES’ CONFESSION