Cusp

Nonexistent customer service. I was in there for at least ten minutes and saw more than five workers-​none of which acknowledged my presence.
I don’t expect a lot from retail employees but damn. isn’t it your job to at least greet the customer?
The employees were mostly talking amongst themselves about how one doesn’t know how to speak her native language and the others were talking about eating starburst candy. Mindblowing conversations going on in this store amongst the workers.

Absolutely love this place! They have all of my favorite brands from jeans to dresses… designer to premier designer brands… if you have some $ to spend, this is the place to shop. They always have sale section in the back of the store, and you may get good deals. This is a great place if you’re looking for an outfit for special occasion… or a stylish outfit for a fancy night out. Again, pretty expensive here… but you’d love their collection!

I love the selection in this botique; almost everything is fabulous. BUT, the customer service is nearly non-​existent. I’ve been in here several times and no one has greeted me or even says a word until you have a few items in your hands. It’s quite ridiculous!
I am one of those who pay not only for the merchandise, but for the customer service as well. So I usually go here to find things I might like, then I try it on and if I like it, I either go to another store to buy it or I purchase it online.

I love Neiman’s contemporary section so I was pleased when they mentioned Cusp in Tysons Corner a few years ago.
Whenever visiting the boutique, it is fun to touch and play with the random goodies. If you are familiar with Neiman’s contemporary labels, then you will feel at home when visiting Cusp.
My normal purchases are denims, tops and accessories. But other finds include shoes, bags and random beauty products.
From my experience, the employees gave me the freedom to roam and play but at the same time when I needed guidance I’m fortunate to have one nearby.
To be fair, I do shop during the weekdays so there is less of a crowd.

I give the overall store appearance and selection a 4 star rating. I’m a big fan of Cusp however the customer service at this store is not living up to its parent store Neiman Marcus. With the «boutique» offering a selection of clothing and accessories that are very similar to that of a NM store (and the price point to boot) you would think I’d at least get a greeting at the door but NO. I didn’t get more than a sideways glance from both of the sales associates. However, I’m sure if I came in wearing a pair of True Religion jeans and a Alice + Olivia top I would have been waited on hand and foot. Yes… I do know I was silently judged.
In the future I will spend my $ at the Georgetown store and I doubt I’ll ever set foot in the Tysons location again.

Located across from Coastal Flats in Tysons Corner Mall, this upscale boutique is perfect for someone looking for something to wear for that special occasion (birthdays, anniversaries, graduation). It’s truly a one-​stop shop since they carry everything from clothing, accessories, shoes, to even makeup. No men’s clothing here, but men can still come and get their gf/​wife/​friend a gift that she will love.
Talk about serious eye candy! I want everything in the store down to the décor. Beautiful things come with a price, so be prepared to drop several benjamins for an outfit. Cusp carries all fashionista’s favorite designers including Manolo Blanik, DVF, Tory Burch, L.A.M.B., Sevens, William Rast, 3.1 Philip Lim, Kenneth Jay Lane, Nanette Lepore, etc, etc… I could go on and on.
For non-​locals, check out their website for online ordering! They’ve recently added a sale section. I think shipping is free, with a code, if you order above $ 150.

OK seriously was having a miserable time on the east coast when someone says we should go to the Tysons Corner Mall and this was the first store I walked in when I hit up this mall, and wow can I say, I’m a believer? I had no idea there were stores like this. Marc Jacobs, Splendid, True Religion, Prada, Diane Von Furstenberg and more. It was like I had died and gone to a super upscale boutique that made my heart have palpitations in Virginia of all places. I was eye-​ing all the stuff here like it should be my closet. The décor is hip and trendy, the space is large and you can really see everything laid out really well.
Then I get home and try to google this place to Unilocal it for the address, and of course, Cusp is owned by Neiman’s. It’s their attempt to be hip and trendy and appeal to the youth market. No wonder! But hey Cuspers, can you work on your official website? It kind of looks like a 14 year old designed it. For a store that sells Prada, I kind of expected a little more.

I just realized Cusp was part of Tysons today when I was on my way to grab a late lunch with my mom. I normally don’t venture off to that part of the mall so I never notice the place. I walked in with my mom today and I was pretty much in love. I think I wanted everything in the store. It is 100% my taste. They carry a little bit of every designer. Marc Jacbos, Prada, Chanel, Diane Von Furstenberg, etc etc. The items in here can be pretty pricey since they are all designer, but they clothing is beautiful, very well made, and well worth the splurge. I left with a black and white dress which set me back $ 340… The purchase was worth it for me and I’m thinking I’d do it again. Girls, you will love this place!

If you’re looking for trendy designer stuff, Cusp is the place to check out. The layout of the store isn’t clustered like most stores, so it makes it easier to shop and you won’t get headaches from browsing through the racks. hmm. I suppose you could compare this to Urban Outfitters… but more higher end with designers like Chloe, Diane von Furstenberg etc etc.
Although it is pricey, you might be able to find some good deals in the sales section… such as a pair of Seven jeans for $ 70 haha. Too bad they don’t have a store like this in the bay area.

i give this a two, not b/​c of the clothing, but b/​c of the pricing. now i’m a gal that loves shopping and loves fashion, but i have to draw the line somewhere, as far as how much i spend on what i wear. i WISH i could just afford to spend whatever at this store, but since a lot is designer… it’s just out of my budget range!
i haven’t even let myself fully browse the store, in fear that i’ll find something i really love, and kick myself in the arse for spending too much…
if anyone out there wants to give me a shopping loan, i’d be glad to take you up on that offer! :)

Forget Barney’s Co-​op. Last time I was at Tyson’s One, I noticed a new store. It was barebones with an open floor plan and high industrial ceilings – kind of like Urban Outfitters, but not quite. The funky lettering on the windows was promoting free tarot card readings. I took a peak inside and saw the clothes. Yeah, this was my kind of place. I practically ran inside.
Once in, I saw stuff from designers like J Jeans, Rock & Republic, Jemma Kidd, Diane von Furstenberg and Robert Rodriguez. There’s a table full of high end bags from designers like McQueen. Oh, and do I spy some Manolos on the shoe wall? This is shopping nirvana!
I was surprised to learn that Cusp was part of Neiman Marcus– the more snooty, even more expensive mothership located in the next Tyson’s up the road.
The clothes and accessories at Cusp are certainly more casual and trendy than at Neiman’s and that’s a good thing. The stuff here is not sorted by designer, so you have to comb the racks. That’s all part of the fun at Cusp though. And I left with a Harajuku Lover t-​shirt. For 30 bucks, I just couldn’t resist.

The shopoholic in me was sad to leave the beautiful boutiques of San Franciso. I hadn’t yet discovered any equivalent fashion-​forward non-​chain stores, but I knew that I had at two things to look forward to by moving to DC:
1. Barney’s Co-​op (while being a chain, has boutique-​y characteristics)
2. NYC is just a short train ride away.
Now I have retail splendor number three: Cusp.
Unilocaler Sindy L told me about Neiman Marcus’ version of Co-​op weeks ago, and I’ve been dying to check out the store since. But, being vehicularly challenged, I had to wait until I could hitch a ride to un-​Metroable Tyson’s.
My time finally came this weekend, and it was well worth the wait. The feel of the store is similar to Anthropologie (but more sophisticated), with wood warming up the feel of the room. My eyes and hands soaked in the beauty of a gorgeous Phillip Lim dress, Habitual jeans, the it skinny jeans J Brand (four colors!), Vince sweaters, unique Marc bags, Fendi bags (and a bad attitude; that’s all it takes to get me in the mood), many gorgeous boots for the fall, DVF, Jemma Kidd makeup and much, much more…
I treated myself to a Jemma Kidd lipstick (which I haven’t seen sold anywhere else yet) and pranced out of the store, eagerly anticipating my next visit. I can’t wait for the Georgetown store to open in a few months!
My man asked why I was so excited to visit when I didn’t even walk out with anything other than a small tube of makeup. I tried to explain to him that, after witnessing conservative suits and pearls and nothing outside the box as I trekked to and from work every day, I enjoyed just drinking in the interesting and artful details of all the store had to offer. He just smiled and shook his head. I just smiled.
We’ve got one of the first two stores in the country, so I could stick out my tongue and ‘Nyah-​Nyah’ to my non-​DC friends. I wouldn’t, of course… but I could!

imagine my delight during a weekend shopping jaunt at my local mall, when i come across a store filled with some of my favorite things (i.e., marc jacobs bags, manolos, premium denim). this would be at Tyson’s Corner Center in Mclean, VA, not Tyson’s II Galleria where one would usually have to go to find all these things in one place (and this one place would usually be for me, Neiman Marcus).
so i was not that surprised to read that Cusp is a new youth-​oriented chain of stores started by NM.
i have not rated Cusp higher b/​c i haven’t actually BOUGHT anything there yet. i generally try to avoid buying items of clothing and shoes at full price so i only hope that Cusp has good sales like NM does sometimes.
but basically, Cusp has a little of everything… but i can see that being a drawback b/​c just getting a small taste can be even more unsatisfactory than not having it at all. ah, but there i am getting greedy. i should just be pleased that such forward-​thinking retail shopping has arrived in VA even before LA (stores in DC and LA set to open in the next yr)

Remember when Barneys created that concept called Co-​op that was launched for a younger audience? Remember when Abercrombie followed suit? Well the latest to join the bandwagon is Neiman Marcus with their new concept, Cusp. Tres chic et tres cher.
Last night I had the chance to visit the location in our area — Tyson’s I (downstairs in the new wing). I think one is opening, or has opened, in Georgetown too. Now why can’t I get a clothing allowance for my job? I’ll need one to shop here. Even the décor is fashionable. All the merchandise was gorgeous, especially the clothing. I found myself dreaming up occasions to wear this or that (it’s a problem). If you can’t find something you like here, you have absolutely zero fashion sense (but probably a strong financial sense). They also carry a wide array of accessories like purses and shoes among other «needed» (which I define loosely) items.