Bulgari Boutique at The Crystals Las Vegas

ED209 · 2010-07-26T19:44:15Z

Explore the Bulgari Boutique at The Crystals, Las Vegas. ED209 details its unique architecture, Roman-inspired fountain, and dedicated watch and jewelry sections.

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ED209 provides a detailed tour of the Bulgari Boutique at The Crystals Shopping Center in Las Vegas, offering a glimpse into its unique architectural design and luxurious ambiance. His post highlights the store's innovative features and distinct sections for watches and jewelry, providing valuable context for understanding Bulgari's retail experience.

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MGM Grand debuted the new City Center property centrally located on the middle of the Las Vegas Strip in December 2009. It redefined the grandeur of the typical Vegas resort by residing on 67 acres of land in between the luxurious Bellagio and Monte Carlo resort casinos. City Center has over 500,000 square feet of dining, shopping, and entertainment and offer it's visitors several accommodation choices including the Mandarin Oriental hotel, Aria casino and resort, Vdara and Veer condo/residential towers all centered around the Crystals Shopping Center.

The Crystals Shopping Center has large spacious areas and expansive use of natural light incorporated in it's environmentally friendly aspects. In fact, one of the green features is the special drop off and parking area for alternative fuel vehicles. Another innovative design is the concrete flooring system. It has built-in plastic tubes that can carry cold water that cools the flooring and regulates the temperature in the building. This is perfect since the summer temperatures can reach over 110 degrees. Alternatively warm water can heat the structure during the winter times.

The retail stores at Crystal include many high-end luxury brands including the new Bulgari Boutique on the main floor. This new flagship store is the second in Las Vegas (the first located at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace) and spans 4600 square feet.

This is not your ordinary storefront, the architectural design of the boutique has two separate entrances: one for the vast Bulgari accessories such leather goods, their famous 7 fold neck ties, and perfumes; and the other entrance specifically for watches and jewelry. Although the facade of the entrance is a traditional design the decorated walls are made of rich chocolate brown gris pulpis marble with BVLGARI's elegant logo set in bronze.

Unlike other Bulgari boutiques the center of the store has a gorgeous floor-to-ceiling fountain surrounded by fourteen video screens with images of Capitoline Square creating a warm ambiance and a feeling of being in Rome.

The chandelier at the top of the fountain is made of Murano glass and cascades down into the center of the fountain base. A closeup of the chandelier:

And the base of the fountain with a sitting area for customers to relax and enjoy the serene view of the boutique. New pieces from the Bulgari collection are displayed in glass cases surrounding the room.

Outside of the boutique are sleek tall glass window storefront displays showcasing leather handbags for women:

And leather briefcases and Bulgari 7-fold neckties in saglione and fine jacquard silk for men:

And a few pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings from the jewelry collection :

All the displays presents the Bulgari accessories nicely, but our main focus was to see the Bulgari watches. Although the Bulgari, Sotirio, Gerald Genta and Daniel Roth novelties from SIHH 2010 are expected to be available in the next few months we were still treated to some very exciting watches in the current collection. Here's a teaser shot of a special limited edition piece from the Sotirio collection:

More pics of the watches coming soon in Part 2.

Regards,
ED-209

This message has been edited by ED209 on 2010-07-26 21:49:16

About the Bulgari Fiftysix Ref. 4600

The Bulgari Fiftysix, reference 4600, was positioned as a contemporary offering within the brand's collection, blending traditional watchmaking aesthetics with modern design elements. It aimed to appeal to collectors seeking a versatile timepiece suitable for various occasions.

The Fiftysix reference 4600 featured a case designed for comfort and presence on the wrist. The movement was engineered to provide reliable timekeeping, consistent with Bulgari's commitment to horological standards. Details regarding its specific caliber and finishing would typically highlight the brand's manufacturing capabilities.

From a collector's standpoint, the Fiftysix 4600 represented Bulgari's effort to expand its horological identity beyond its jewelry heritage. Its design cues and technical specifications contributed to its place within the broader market for luxury watches, appealing to those who appreciate a blend of classic and modern design.

Specifications

Caliber: B77

Case: Stainless Steel

Diameter: 38mm

Dial: Silver

Water Resist.: 30m

Crystal: Sapphire

Key Points from the Discussion

The boutique's central fountain, surrounded by video screens displaying images of Capitoline Square, creates a tranquil, Roman-inspired atmosphere, making the shopping experience unique.
Bulgari boutiques maintain a consistent design language globally, yet each location incorporates unique twists, such as the distinctive fountain in the Las Vegas store.
The sales staff, particularly Ms. Jenny C, demonstrated exceptional knowledge of Bulgari watches, including new pieces from Baselworld 2010, indicating a high level of brand training and expertise.
The scale and architecture of the boutique are impressive, suggesting that the in-person experience surpasses what can be conveyed through photographs.

The Discussion

Jul 26, 2010

Appreciate this tour, more watch pixs please [nt]

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ED209

Jul 27, 2010

Thanks, more watch pics coming soon!

Hi AviBess, Thanks for checking out this visit to Bulgari's Boutique. Have you had a chance to stop by during your trip to Vegas? Regards, ED-209

Jul 30, 2010

Was suppose to go but had a change of plan, now I must visit the Vegas boutique. [nt]

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DRMW

Jul 27, 2010

re: Bulgari design

Cool concept with the center Roman fountain at the boutique! Looking forward to hearing more about the history and your photos of Bulgari. -MW

patrick_y

Jul 27, 2010

Nice architecture...

Very nice store! I'm very interested in the fountain! I find that Bulgari stores are very consistent, but each location has its own twist on the design language.

ED209

Jul 27, 2010

The fountain is a great design element incorporated in the boutique, here's a video :)

Hi Patrick, Thanks for checking out the visit. I'll post the watch pics soon, but in the mean time here's a video of the fountain. I really like this design and it creates a really tranquil atmosphere inside the boutique. Would it be too weird to bring in a cup of gelato and enjoy it sitting at the bench around the fountain? It would be such a nice relaxing space Regards, ED-209 This message has been edited by ED209 on 2010-07-27 22:36:55