ABS by Allen Schwartz

Specialties

ABS affordable luxury caters to the contemporary woman’s never-​ending craving for fashion — to wear the latest trends and look fabulous, whether at work or play, with the fabric quality and attention to detail found in designer collections. Allen’s instinct for trends is present in each and every design, with vivid colors and prints that stand out and make a statement that the ABS client expects.

The ABS sportswear and dress collections are worn by top LA and NY fashionistas as well as red carpet starlets: Catherine Zeta Jones, Paris Hilton, Mischa Barton, Jennifer Hudson, Lindsay Lohan, and Carrie Underwood, and other exciting personalities. For more than six years, Allen Schwartz has been seen on Entertainment Tonight as the exclusive fashion critic and consults on other shows such as E! News and The Insider. He is currently talking with Nightline for a new segment on fashion. The brand receives consistent editorial coverage in major magazines!

History

Established in 1988.

In 2003 Schwartz partnered with Armand Marciano, formerly of Guess Inc. This strategic partnership allows Schwartz to focus and closely control design and production while Marciano drives licensee and distribution initiatives. Today, Allen and Armand are at the forefront of bringing ABS by Allen Schwartz to the next level through the use of expansive licensing, distribution, advertising and marketing programs. Due to their tremendous expertise and strong work ethic, they have partnered with several fine companies and established 19 active licenses. The ABS by Allen Schwartz brand now has signature lines in jewelry, swimwear, eyewear, handbags, footwear, outerwear, intimates, as well as an Essentials by ABS brand in several categories. Allen Schwartz agreed to design an exclusive collection for JCPENNEY named Allen B. by Allen Schwartz. The brand launched nationwide in the spring of 2009 and is available at over 600 stores.

Meet the Business Owner

Allen S.

Business Owner

Allen B. Schwartz began his adventure and ultimate destiny in the fashion world at the age of sixteen when he ventured from his home in Brooklyn to Manhattan. With drive and determination, Mr. Schwartz landed his first job at Russ Togs. Through his passion for sales, Mr. Schwartz quickly worked his way through the ranks. However it was his instinct for design that would guide his success.

Esprit de Corp would be Schwartz’s next major venture, in which he founded the brand and spent ten years at the helm growing the business in San Francisco. In 1982, Schwartz decided it was time to go out on his own. With the desire to design still burning, he made several major life changes including moving to Los Angeles where he launched ABS by Allen Schwartz. The media and fashion buyers alike quickly hailed Schwartz «the master of trend.» He is revered and applauded for the extraordinary job he does of bringing the latest trends to the stores in record time!