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Paradise Electro Stimulations
The 'Tiffany's of Fetish Boutiques' is tucked discreetly away on the wrong side of the tracks. It's the exotic, erotic and invigorating home of owner Dante Amore's legendary Auto-Erotic Chair, which must be seen (and felt) to be believed. Yeeowch.
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Rainbow Feather Co
Where to satisfy that boa fetish? Need turkey, chicken, duck, goose, pheasant, ostrich or peacock quills? Rainbow stocks a positively fabulous selection of fine feathers in every possible shade.
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Red Rooster Antique Mall
In the lowly shadow of the interstate, here at this one-stop retro extravaganza, the vintage tiki-wares draw shoppers from as far away as Hawaii. Keep a sharp eye out for Rat Pack-era memorabilia. It's tricky to get here, so call first for directions.
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Serge's Showgirl Wigs
In a trashy strip mall east of the Sahara casino hotel, Serge's friendly staff of stylists will readily help Vegas showgirls, drag queens and even little ol' you find a whole new glamour girl inside themselves.
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Showcase Slots
Sock away spare change in your own stylish piggy bank: buy a vintage or modern one-armed bandit or video-poker machine. They sell nostalgic game-room antiques like Wurlitzer jukeboxes and retro candy machines, too.
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Strings Of Las Vegas
It's no surprise to see a Hummer limo pulling up outside this industrial warehouse of adult and fetish fashions. Watch go-go dancers get dressed (or undressed, rather) from head to toe here, with jewelry, platform shoes and the shortest skirts and scantiest g-strings you've ever seen. Custom-made costume designs sold.
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The District
An off-Strip shopping magnet, the open-air District has a cool mix of five dozen shops, including indie designer boutiques and REI, the West Coast outdoor sports retailer. A free trolley makes the rounds every 15 minutes.
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Valentino's Zootsuit Connection
Lots of timeless glam duds get cast off in this ahistorical town. Some end up at this upscale resale boutique, which specializes in men's and women's clothing from the 1930s, '40s and '50s. Rentals, custom zootsuits, cocktail dresses, collectible tiepins and felt hats are specialties.
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Via Bellagio
Bellagio's swish indoor promenade is home to the who's who of fashion-plate designers: Armani, Chanel, Dior, Fred Leighton, Gucci, Hermès, Prada, Tiffany & Co and Yves Saint Laurent. Bring along a pocket pooch and your darkest celebrity-in-disguise sunglasses.
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Williams Costume Company
Williams has supplied the Strip's starlets with DIY costuming raw goods since 1957. Check out the headshots in the dressing rooms, then pick up some rhinestones, sequins, feathers - you go girl! The staff are friendly and costume rentals are available.
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Wynn Esplanade
Steve Wynn's new eponymous blockbuster resort showcases 75,000 sq ft (nearly 7000 sq m) of consumer bliss, with top-of-the-line retailers like Chanel, Cartier, Dior, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Manolo Blahnik, plus the high-tech toy store Gizmos. After you hit the jackpot, take a test drive at the Ferarri-Maserati dealership.
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Zia Records
Calling itself the 'last real record store,' this Arizona-based vendor has a warehouse full of ear-tickling sounds, including a locals-only section where you might dig up a demo by the next break-out Vegas band. Live in-store performances happen on a stage with the warning sign: 'No moshing allowed'.
