Lisa Gorman

Lisa Gorman is an Australian fashion designer. She established the women’s fashion label Gorman, developed the brand for 22 years, retiring as its creative director in 2021.[1][2]

Early life

Eldest of four daughters, Gorman grew up at the coastal town of Warrnambool in Victoria.[3] After graduating in 1989 from St Ann's College, an all-girls school in Warrnambool,[4] she moved to Melbourne and studied nursing. Gorman worked part-time at Royal Melbourne Hospital for eight years.[5]

Career

Gorman began her career in fashion as a designer for the Melbourne bridal couturier Mariana Hardwick. In 1999, she launched her label, Gorman, with a collection titled ‘Less Than 12 Degrees’ at the now-defunct fat 52 boutique.[6] By 2003, the label was stocked in 55 retailers in Australia and 15 in Japan. In 2004, she opened the first Gorman boutique in Prahran, Melbourne.[3]

In 2010, Gorman part-sold her brand to the fashion conglomerate Factory X,[7] citing that she wanted to remain focused on the designing and have assistance running the growing business.[8] By November 2021, Gorman had over 50 stores across Australia.[2] By the mid-2010s, the label was considered one of the most "iconic" brands on the Australian fashion scene.[9]

In November 2023, Gorman became the creative director for stationery brand Kikki.K.[10]

Personal life

Gorman lives in Fitzroy, Victoria with her husband Dean Angelucci and their two daughters.[11][12]