Our Story
SIZE INCLUSIVE, ETHICALLY MADE ACTIVEWEAR AND INTIMATES
WELCOME TO EMPRESS ATHLETICUS
Empress Athleticus is more than activewear, it’s a confidence movement, stitched with purpose for women who want to feel good in their own skin. We design every garment in-house with care, intention, and a deep understanding of how clothes should make you feel... strong, supported, and completely yourself. Our pieces are made in ethical, trusted facilities both locally and overseas, and every single item is crafted to meet our Empress standard of fit, comfort, and quality. We create activewear and intimates designed to fit and flatter women in sizes 6 to 30+.
“Clothes should fit you, not the other way around. We design for real life, real bodies, and real comfort.”
- Brittany Lewin
We’re not just making clothes - we’re changing the way women feel about themselves.
INCLUSIVE SIZING: 6 TO 30+ AU 👑
THE BEGINNING OF EMPRESS ATHLETICUS
Brittany Lewin (also known as B) founded Empress Athleticus on March 13, 2021, with the vision of creating a brand that catered to all women.
B's mission was to design activewear and intimates that were breathable, squat-proof, and offered low tummy control with no camel toe, ensuring all women could feel comfortable and confident.
"I don’t just design the clothes - I engineer the fit. I draft every pattern because I know how it feels to wear something that wasn’t made for your body. And I refuse to let another woman feel like she’s the problem."
- Brittany Lewin.
OUR VALUES
Fit First
We don’t just design clothes, we engineer fit. Every pattern is drafted by hand and tested on real bodies because we know how life-changing proper fit can be.
Women Focused
We’re owned, run, and worn by women. We know what’s missing because we’ve lived it, and we’re here to change it.
Customer Obsessed
From product ideas to sizing feedback... you’re part of the process. We’re building this with you, for you. Always.
Ethically Produced
We care about how and where our pieces are made. We work with trusted makers who share our values and bring our designs to life with integrity.
OUR PURPOSE
DESIGNED BY WOMEN, FOR WOMEN
At Empress Athleticus, our purpose is to support the well-being of women's body, mind, and spirit. We’re a women-owned and women-run business, fiercely committed to creating products that actually serve the women who wear them. We're customer-obsessed, and everything we design starts with what you need.
Our goal is to promote self-acceptance, inspire joy, and deliver activewear and intimates that fit you, not the other way around. We celebrate everybody with no compromises, no shortcuts, and no exceptions.
We are proud to employ locally and will continue to offer employment opportunities to Australian women, fostering independence, friendship, and personal growth.
“Confidence doesn’t come from changing your body. It comes from wearing something that actually fits it.”
- Brittany Lewin.
Trusted by over 15,000 women and counting - with 3,500+ 5-star reviews to prove it.
MORE THAN JUST COMFORTABLE ACTIVEWEAR
CONNECTING WOMEN THROUGH EMPRESS ATHLETICUS
B's passion for community building and empowering women is at the heart of Empress Athleticus. By utilising her platform, she aims to amplify the voices of women within the community, providing education and raising awareness about the issues that affect us all.
Want to be part of the conversation? Join our Facebook Community Group. It’s where the real talk, sneak peeks, and bestie vibes live. You're always welcome there.
“If you’ve ever worn the clothes, shared a post, told a friend or quietly cheered us on - you’re part of this. Thank you for helping us build something bigger than activewear.”
– Brittany Lewin
MEET OUR DIRECTOR...
BRITTANY LEWIN
"When people ask what I do for a living, I usually say: “I run an activewear brand."
But what I really want to say is...
I design clothes that change the way women feel about themselves. I make the patterns. I obsess over the fit.
Because I know what it’s like to wear something that doesn’t fit your body and makes you feel like you’re the problem. You’re not. The clothes were.
I take that seriously. Every seam, every waistband, every fabric choice - it’s all intentional. Comfortable, flattering, supportive. No digging in. No adjusting all day. No, “that’ll do.” Just pieces that actually fit real bodies. And make you feel strong, soft, powerful, you.
That’s what I do for a living. And I wouldn’t trade it for the world. Thank you for being part of this journey! We’re just getting started."
– Brittany Lewin