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Founded by Lorna Jane Clarkson in 1990.1
Private company
Logo: lornajane.com.au4
Australian manufacturer and retailer of women's activewear
Lorna Jane is an Australian women's activewear brand headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland. The company was founded in 1989 by Lorna Jane Clarkson (née Smith) and her husband Bill Clarkson, with the first retail store opening in Brisbane's CBD in 1990.9 The brand is one of Australia's largest women's activewear retailers, operating 116 stores across Australia and New Zealand as of 2025, with a retail presence in South East Asia.8 The company is led by Chief Executive Officer Anna Fowler who was appointed in early 2023.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Lorna Jane is an Australian women's activewear brand headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland. The company was founded in 1989 by Lorna Jane Clarkson (née Smith) and her husband Bill Clarkson, with the first retail store opening in Brisbane's CBD in 1990.9[18] The brand is one of Australia's largest women's activewear retailers, operating 116 stores across Australia and New Zealand as of 2025, with a retail presence in South East Asia.8 The company is led by Chief Executive Officer Anna Fowler who was appointed in early 2023.2
Founded by Lorna Jane Clarkson in 1990.1
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