Check Out These Rare Photos of Las Vegas’ Early Days of Glitz and Glamour

Published on 08/06/2020
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The Sands Welcome The Rat Pack

If you were in Las Vegas back in the day, there was one band everyone’s hoping to meet while strolling around: the Rat Pack. The Rat Pack that truly made the city into the playground for the grand and glamorous during its golden age. Composed of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Joey Bishop, the Rat Pack were the epitome of Las Vegas glamour. These men stunned fans and audiences with sharp suits and incredible voices every time they performed. 

The Sands Welcomes The Rat Pack

The Sands Welcomes The Rat Pack

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An Early Performance By Las Vegas Showgirls

While there are fewer performances, the showgirls of Las Vegas are still around to preserve the Golden Era’s feel and style. During the 1950s, The Strip was still new to having entertainment opportunities. Showgirls performed impressive shows while wearing sparkling, striking outfits with notable headdresses and skirts. As shown in this photo, glitter and feathers weren’t the constant when it comes to showgirl fashion. Depending on the show’s theme, the showgirls could dress up in various kinds of unique and stunning outfits — an example of this is this memorable dice-inspired look below.

An Early Performance By Las Vegas Showgirls

An Early Performance By Las Vegas Showgirls

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