Shoppers have until the end of the week to check out the latest fashion pop-up at Tysons Corner Center before it closes.
Until Sunday (Jan. 26), people can stop at Rent the Runway on level two of the mall and browse the selection of women’s fashion or try on clothes from a variety of designers.
Rent the Runway is known for its clothing rental subscription service but a store spokesperson said that the company set up this pop-up so people can become familiar with the quality of high-end brands that are offered and purchase pieces.
The store offers women’s clothing and apparel including gowns, jackets, shirts, pants, skirts, jewelry and handbags. Rent the Runway is offering steep discounts for shoppers on every item in the store.
“A lot of the gowns usually retail for over $1,000,” Remi Perryman, a store associate said.
Tysons Reporter found a Badgley Mischka golden sequined floor-length ballgown for $111 with an original retail price of $650 as well as a brightly colored pink and maroon Atlein mini-dress for $224 that originally sold for $1,610.
When setting up the pop-up, Perryman told Tysons Reporter that associates unpacked about 300 boxes worth of items.
Around 700 people RSVP’d for the opening event, according to Perryman, who added that the store sees a large age range of customers from people in their 20s all the way into their 60s.
“We cater to a lot of people,” she said.
The store carries sizes from XS (or zero) to XL (12-14).
Rent the Runway has a permanent store in Georgetown (3336 M Street NW), and a few associates who work at that store said they’ve seen a lot of familiar faces visit the Tysons Corner Center location.
Bella Loose is a long-time Rent the Runway customer who said she visits the Georgetown location frequently and decided to make her way to the pop-up on Friday afternoon.
“I heard about it and wanted to come to see if I could get some deals,” Loose said, holding multiple dresses as she wandered around the store.
Though she said she wasn’t seeking anything specific at the time, she found some unique items that she hadn’t seen from Rent the Runway before.
Anyone hoping to visit the location for the final week can go from 10 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. today-Saturday and from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Stationery company Papyrus is reportedly closing all of its stores nationwide — including the one at Tysons Corner Center.
An employee at the Tysons store told Tysons Reporter yesterday (Monday) that a closing date has not been determined yet. The current plan is to keep the store open until all of the inventory is sold, the employee said.
Shoppers can find the store on the second level near The Plaza entrance.
Retail Dive reported that the closures come on the heels of liquidation sales that are underway.
Photo via Papyrus/Facebook
An almost-barren Lord and Taylor is closing this weekend at Tysons Corner Center.
The store was pretty empty when Tysons Reporter stopped by earlier today. It looked like about less than a quarter of the merchandise remained.
Sunday is the last day that the store plans to be open, according to an employee.
No word yet on how Tysons Corner Center plans to use the soon-to-be-vacant space.
Story reported by Ashley Hopko and written by Catherine Douglas Moran
Several newcomers have arrived recently in Tysons Corner Center, while a few spots are now vacant.
Here’s an update on the latest store changes at the mall:
Now Open
Beeboy, a plush toy company, is now open in the former spot of candy store Sugarfina on the first level by Macy’s.
Alexandria-based Tradition de France debuted on the first level of the mall by Lord & Taylor and is the second location for the family-owned business.
Now Closed
Colombian Jeans Store has closed on the second level next to Blessed, according to the spokesperson. A new tenant is expected to be expected in a few weeks, the spokesperson said.
Dabke Lebanese Cuisine is no longer on the third level of the mall.
Coming Soon
B8TA, a retail-as-a-service company, is coming to the first level of the mall near Bloomingdales.
Rent the Runway will have a pop-up show starting on Thursday (Jan. 16) inside of the mall near parking Terrace E.
Permits indicate that Cotton On, an Australian retailer, is coming to the mall. No word yet on the exact location or expected opening date.
A store where shoppers can try out the latest tech products is coming to Tysons Corner Center.
Signs indicate that B8TA will open a store at the mall. The retail-as-a-service company has chains that present various consumer electronics and devices.
The store is coming to the first level of the mall near Bloomingdales. The wrap-around at the storefront says that B8TA is hiring.
Shoppers can find a B8TA kiosk with about 30 products on the second level by Bloomingdales.
A new Tysons Corner Center store is selling hand-crafted furniture and accessories for people decorating in a French Regency-style.
Tradition de France opened in November on the first level of the mall by Lord & Taylor and is the second location for the Alexandria-based, family-owned business, an employee told Tysons Reporter.
Raphael Botbol, the store’s manager, told Tysons Reporter that Tysons Corner Center has a broader range of shoppers and more foot traffic than nearby Tysons Galleria.
Botbol said he hopes that shoppers at Tysons Galleria’s high-end stores will come over to Tysons Corner Center to browse their selection of furniture and accessories.
Ultimately, the store hopes to cater to people who are looking for a “taste of luxury” offered at a variety of price points.
Accessories range from $30-$1,000, while the furniture ranges from $500-$8,000, the employee said. The store also sells paintings for $700-$1,000.
Some of the items shoppers can find in the store include a gilded sofa selling for $4,160, a 10-foot-long dining table for $7,590 that seats up to 12 people (chairs are sold separately) and colorful balloon accessories — one of them costs $30. There’s also a globe with an old map for $325.
Most of the furniture comes from Asia and Europe, Botbol said.
While it’s a small store, Botbol said that Tradition de France offers a larger selection of furniture — especially small tables — online. The website is currently getting updated and is expected to be back up in a few weeks, he added.
For shoppers interested in stopping by, the store is open during the mall’s regular business hours.
Rent the Runway is coming to Tysons Corner Center later this month for a pop-up show.
From Jan. 16 to 26, shoppers can sample items and purchase designer goods such as handbags, clothes and accessories for up to 90% off.
At the shop, there will be items from designers like ML Monique Lhuillier, Diane von Furstenberg, Badgley Mischka, Opening Ceremony, VEDA, Derek Lam 10 Crosby and more, according to the event’s Facebook page.
The hours of operation will be Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
The pop-up will be located inside of the mall near parking Terrace E.
Anyone who RSVPs on the event’s Facebook page will receive an extra 15% off their purchase.
This event is free and open to the public.
Photo via Rent the Runway/Facebook
Lord and Taylor is leaving Tysons Corner Center this month with a storewide sale.
Since the fall, everything in the store has been on sale with a 20-40% discount. Shoppers can clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and kids.
The store is still open as of today (Jan. 6), and an employee said that the store plans to close sometime in mid-January.
Let Tysons Reporter know if you have shopped at — or plan to visit — the store before it closes.
Lamar Jackson, a quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, was spotted doing some shopping ahead of the holidays at Tysons Corner Center.
Jackson went to the mall on Monday (Dec. 23), CBS reported.
He gifted his teammates with Rolex watches for Christmas, CNN reported, although it’s unclear if he bought those at Tysons or somewhere else.
Several people tweeted about spotting Jackson at the mall.
https://twitter.com/BillyM_91/status/1209307805490040832?s=20
As #Baltimore Ravens' #QB #LamarJackson left #Blessed in #Tysons Corner Mall tonight he was flanked by fans waiting for nearly an hour for a glimpse or autograph of the rising #star. Fans followed shouting #MVP! #MVP! as he whisked through a side door and into a waiting vehicle. pic.twitter.com/ojrsBjgf3c
— DC UrbanSports (@dcurbansports) December 24, 2019
Cotton On, an Australian retailer, is looking to come to Tysons Corner Center.
Known for its clothing and stationery brands, Cotton On has a global presence with thousands of stores.
In 2016, the Los Angeles Times reported that the retailer has more than 1,400 stores in 18 countries and just over 100 store in the U.S.
Permits with Fairfax County for a “new tenant layout” at 7872 Tysons Corner Center popped up this week.
Can’t wait for the Tysons location to open? The closest store is at Fair Oaks Mall.
Image via Cotton On/Facebook
