Allen Schwartz
United States
Allen Schwartz is an American womenswear brand from Los Angeles, started in 1982 as ABS by Allen Schwartz. It was renamed Allen Schwartz in 2017 and repositioned as an advanced contemporary line.
| Origin | Los Angeles, United States |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982, as ABS by Allen Schwartz |
| Founder | Allen Schwartz |
| Positioning in 2017 | Advanced contemporary, 300 to 600 US dollars |
What is Allen Schwartz?
Allen Schwartz is a Los Angeles womenswear label named after its founder, who started the business as ABS by Allen Schwartz in 1982. Apparel News reported in 2017 that the company had been renamed Allen Schwartz.
History
According to that report, the company ran a 60,000 square foot headquarters near downtown Los Angeles housing designers, sample makers, customer service and shipping. It also had a store on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and a New York showroom. The ABS name continued through licensed products, such as dresses sold as ABS Collection and made by other vendors.
Products and positioning
The new Allen Schwartz line was described as advanced contemporary clothing, priced from 300 to 600 US dollars and aimed at women aged 30 to 45. Schwartz described his philosophy as affordable luxury. Everything under the new label was made in Los Angeles by contractors.
Distribution
The company stopped selling to department stores such as Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. It shifted its focus to specialty stores, international retailers and e-commerce. These details date from 2017 and may have changed since.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Allen Schwartz?
Allen Schwartz started the business in 1982 as ABS by Allen Schwartz, later renaming it after himself.
Where is Allen Schwartz made?
In 2017 the company reported that everything under the new Allen Schwartz label was made in Los Angeles by contractors.