A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz A.B.S. 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. Schwartz?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 A.B.S. client expects. The A.B.S. sportswear, dress and jewelry 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. And with A.B.S.'s on-trend sensibility, the brand receives consistent editorial coverage in major magazines such as Elle, Teen Vogue, People Style Watch, Lucky, Marie Claire, UsWeekly, and Cosmopolitan. The first A.B.S. retail store was launched in Santa Monica, CA in 1988. In 1992, the first East Coast store debuted in Wheatley, NY and in 1993; the Pasadena, CA boutique was opened. Then in 1994 the Costa Mesa, CA location was opened in South Coast Plaza and a seasonal location opened its doors in West Hampton, NY. The brand is distributed domestically through leading department stores such as Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale?s. International locations abound - Doha and Dubai in 2007, Bahrain in 2008 and Kuwait in 2009. Globally, A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz can be purchased in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Canada, and South America. The International long-term vision includes opening stores world-wide. 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 international distribution initiatives. Today, Allen and Armand are at the forefront of bringing A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz to the next level through the use of expansive licensing, international distribution, advertising and marketing programs. Due to this aggressive work method, the brand now has signature lines in jewelry, swimwear, eyewear, outerwear, intimates, watches, hosiery and an essentials line as well as an exclusive license with JCPENNEY called Allen B. by Allen Schwartz. This brand launched nationwide in the spring of ?09 and it?s something that Allen and Armand are very proud to be part of. Needless to say, there is always something exciting going on with the A.B.S. brand. Allen B. Schwartz