Armani, De Niro & Scorsese on the Casino Set (1995)✨#MartinScorsese #RobertDeNiro #GiorgioArmani

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An Old Fashioned, some red lipstick and a black dress…sigh, there’s just something undeniable about a good ol’ classic. The beloved Vegas showgirl may be an endangered species these days (insert tear), but “VEGAS! THE SHOW” preserved those feather-clad beauties and the likes of an era when everything was flashier and dripping with sophistication. What’s that you ask? Can a show filled with gorgeous and talented women a la Rat Pack era really exist in the here and now? Oh yes my friend, it sure can and all we have to say is raise that curtain and let the good times roll. With a little song, a lot of dance and that certain sultry allure that only old timey Vegas could pull off, this is a trip down memory lane and, well, it’s pretty legit. The costumes are fun, funky, sexy and so real. Ok, well maybe not the candy-themed costumes but hell, their Sammy Davis Jr. sure had us pining for an autograph. For a city that was built on pure, raw talent and obviously dolla dolla bills, this show celebrates iconic moments from the city's rich entertainment history through the decades that made the Vegas we know and love today. And we’ll tip our top hats to that.
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This iconic behind-the-scenes photo was taken in late 1994 or early 1995 on the Las Vegas set of Martin Scorsese’s epic crime film Casino (released November 22, 1995).
Filming ran from mid-September 1994 to late January 1995, almost entirely on location in and around Las Vegas (with the Riviera Hotel & Casino serving as the main interior for the fictional Tangiers, and the Landmark Hotel for exteriors).
In the image, from left to right:
• Robert De Niro as Sam “Ace” Rothstein, wearing one of his many custom-made period outfits (a long dark overcoat over a dark shirt).
• Giorgio Armani, the legendary Italian fashion designer, gesturing toward De Niro’s clothing.
• Martin Scorsese, the director, standing with arms crossed, observing.
Armani, a longtime friend of Scorsese (who directed the 1990 short documentary Made in Milan about him), spontaneously visited the set one day. He spent a couple of hours with the cast and crew, closely examining and discussing the details of De Niro’s elaborate wardrobe.
Important true fact: Armani did not design or supply the clothes. The flamboyant 1970s–early 1980s Vegas suits, jackets, shirts, ties, and accessories (around 70 costume changes for De Niro alone) were created by costume designers Rita Ryack and John A. Dunn. They researched real-life casino boss Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal’s style, worked with his actual shirt-makers, and had the pieces custom-tailored (by Carlos Velasco, Tommy Velasco, Vincent Zullo, and others). Ryack has publicly corrected the myth many times, saying she was “horrified” that Armani kept getting credit because of this famous photo.
The visit happened during production of one of cinema’s most stylish films — a perfect collision of Hollywood, fashion, and Scorsese’s meticulous attention to detail.
⏰ Time of the event
1994–1995 (production period). The photo itself is from that shoot; it has circulated widely online for years but is not “new” news — it resurfaces regularly, especially around the film’s anniversaries or fashion-related tributes.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This video/content features a genuine historical photograph from the 1994–1995 production of Martin Scorsese’s film Casino. Giorgio Armani visited the set and inspected Robert De Niro’s wardrobe, but he did not design the costumes. All credit for the iconic looks belongs to costume designers Rita Ryack and John A. Dunn. This is shared for educational and entertainment purposes only. No copyrighted film footage is used. Fair use applies for commentary and historical discussion. All rights to the original photograph belong to their respective owners.

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Las Vegas Casino
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