Contemporary clothing — the category catering to young, fashion-forward women and men who want to be on the leading edge of things rather than following the pack a season or two later — has been where a lot of the excitement is in the business lately. Neiman Marcus got into the field in a big way six years back, building freestanding stores called . It’s now expanding its offerings by opening Cusp boutiques within each of its 42 stores nationally. The shop features such designer labels as Helmut Lang, Alice + Olivia, Alexander Wang and Phillip Lim. The Denver store celebrates its new addition from 1-5 p.m. Saturday with music, makeovers, food and a ponytail bar, as well as consultations with wardrobe stylists. Neiman Marcus Cherry Creek, 3030 E. First. Ave; 720-941-4507; cusp.com
