Over 110 years and still going strong Lowes is a leading Australian menswear, boys wear and schoolwear retail chain offering well-made clothing at affordable prices. As a family-owned business, Lowes is part of a small but elite group of companies, which have been in business for over 110 years and are still 100% Australian owned. For over a century, the company has been built on integrity, forward planning and financial success. Today, with over 174 stores nationwide, it continues to expand steadily as it has for many years. In a brand conscious society, while many outfitters have paid dearly to charge more for a somewhat pretentious, upmarket image, Lowes have maintained a simple, down to Earth integrity in the way they have conducted business for over a century. Since it was founded in 1898, it has grown from a traditional “value for money” menswear store to become a well-known Australian icon in its own right. Today, Lowes continues to offer the public a range of well-made clothing at affordable prices. Lowes has expanded from its traditional offering of menswear and business wear to offer a full range of school wear, boys wear, sportswear, big mens, active wear, footwear and work wear.