Del Amo fashion center

The Del Amo Fashion Center is the largest outdoor mall in Southern California. Opened in 1967, it was one of the first malls in the US and originally only had 18 stores. The mall now has over 240 stores and has been a popular destination for Hollywood movies since 2004 with films like "Waiting" and "The Bling Ring" having scenes filmed here. Facilities include a Regal cinema, an ice skating rink, as well as restaurants from fast food to fine dining with varied menus for every budget including vegan and gluten-free dishes. The mall also features interactive educational exhibits about social media, healthcare careers, beauty trends, and beekeeping. In September 2010, Macy's announced it would be closing six stores(three in Las Vegas and three in California) and cutting roughly 1,500 jobs. After the announcement, Clarion Partners out of New York City bought the buildings on which they were based.

What is the mall's official name?

The Del Amo Fashion Center

Why are you using the word "Del Amo" in the title of your post?

The mall's original name was the "Del Amo Shopping Center", and when it was built in 1967, it was dedicated to the Del Amo family. That family donated money to help build it. In 2004, it was deemed that another family had contributed more to make up for those funds, and there became a new avenue named after that family. So they called it "The Del Amo Fashion Center" in 1997. It is now known as just "The Fashion Center" (or just "Center").

What does the name "Del Amo (Fashion) Center" mean?

It is not the mall's official name. The mall's official name is only "The Fashion Center". The word "(Fashion)" was added in 1997 to distinguish it from the other shopping centers in the area. But most people just call it both: "Center" and "Fashion Center". The Del Amo Fashion Center opened in 1967 as the Del Amo Shopping Center and was later renamed the Del Amo Fashion Square when a newer, larger shopping center named Del Amo Fashion Plaza opened nearby in 1998.

How long has the mall been in operation?

It opened in 1967. Del Amo Fashion Plaza was built on the same site in 1998.

What kind of stores is the mall known for?

The mall has many stores that cater to older shoppers, such as Macy's, Dillard's, and JCPenney. It also has several high-end designer stores, including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and more. A food court offers quick service restaurants like Panda Express and McDonald's along with sit-down chain restaurants such as Houlihan's, Johnny Rockets, Chili's, Applebee's, and Romano's Macaroni Grill.

Conclusion

The Del Amo Fashion Center is the largest outdoor mall in Southern California. Opened in 1967, it was one of the first malls in the US and originally only had 18 stores. The mall now has over 240 stores and has been a popular destination for Hollywood movies since 2004 with films like "Waiting" and "The Bling Ring" having scenes filmed here. Facilities include a Regal cinema, an ice skating rink, as well as restaurants from fast food to fine dining with varied menus for every budget including vegan and gluten-free dishes.