Sharon Bilbray, left, wears a yellow spaghetti strap Laundry tank and floral Banana Republic skirt, while Adeana Shendal models a tunic from Talulah G at the Dior benefit. Dior President Marla Sabo accessorizes a cream Dior suit with red Dior bag and shoes. Dana Sicillio in Roberto Cavalli and Melissa Earl in Emilio Pucci vogue in front of an Alonso Mateo piece at Dust Gallery. Tiffany Nelson models a Chloe dress at Dust Gallery. Staci Reza wears colorful Missoni array at Dust Gallery. Artist Cybele arrives in an eBay purchase fit with tiara and sparkling jewels at "Fashion." Dust Gallery photos by Christine H. Wetzel. Dior photos by Ronda Churchill.

On May 19 -- as part of its Third Thursday event -- Dust Gallery presented "Fashion," an exhibit of the works of artist Alonso Mateo, in conjunction with a spring fashion show connecting art and fashion. The exhibit features portraits of well-known designers and comments on the American obsession with fashion, money, power and prestige. "Fashion" continues through June 19 at Dust Gallery, 1221 S. Main St., 880-3878.

The Dior boutique at Wynn Esplanade also sponsored a May benefit to raise money for the Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation. Dior President Marla Sabo and Elaine Wynn hosted the event.