There are good reasons to make the drive to Vegas from Los Angeles that don't include entertainment or gambling.... Some killer shopping at two outlet malls. Here you can find outlets for St. John Knits, William Sonoma, Banana Republic, BCBG, Neiman Marcus Last Call as well as some better outlet stores.

Chelsea Group Premium Outlet.
Lots of standard outlets including here. But there are some standouts... St John Knits, Ann Taylor, Armani Exchange, Brooks Brothers, Dolce & Gabbana, French Connection, Max Studio, Quicksilver and Theory. The St. John Outlet (702/388-9130) is made up of last season's leftovers and at 40% to 50% off retail that's just fine with the devotees of this line

The Neiman Marcus Last Call (702/874-2100) is almost the nearest to L.A. (their other one being in San Diego and Phoenix). The inventory consists of last season's merchandise not only from Neiman's but also Bergdorf-Goodman and the Horchow catalog. The catalog items are usually 40% to 60% off and the apparel lines from Neiman's and Bergdorf run about 50%- 65% less than the original price.

And if all the above isn't enough to tempt you to make the drive to this outlet mall there's Versace, Burberry, Escada, Brooks Brothers, Bally, DKNY, Eddie Bauer, Nine West, Coach, Tods, Polo Ralph Lauren, LaCoste, Kenneth Cole, Jhane Barnes, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.

The Fashion Outlet of Las Vegas is just off the I-15, 220 miles from LA, 36 miles from Vegas. Exit the freeway at Exit 1, Primm. Shuttle services are available from all Vegas hotels and casinos.

FASHION OUTLET LAS VEGAS, Primm, Nevada. For more information, call 702/874-1400.
www.fashionoutletlasvegas.com/

Like all outlet shopping you need to know that there is a lot of special purchase product in outlet mall stores. Many items have never been sold or offered at any other retail establishment before and are of a slightly less quality than the boutique lines. But that said, if you know your designer lines and are not into gambling, Vegas has a lot to offer!