Angus Lloyd (businessman)
Angus Lloyd | |
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| Known for | Founding the Henri Lloyd clothing line in Manchester with Henri Strzelecki and establishing Burlington Gallery |
Angus Lloyd was a British businessman and fashion designer. In 1963, Lloyd and his business partner, Henri Strzelecki, founded the Henri Lloyd clothing line in Manchester.[1][2] Angus was also involved in fine art and established Burlington Paintings.[3]
Professional life
Under Lloyd and Strzelecki, the company became known for its pioneering use of new technologies and man-made materials in its apparel, including Velcro, Bri-Nylon, and Gore-Tex. The clothing was designed for sailors and adventurers.[4]
In 1981, Angus Lloyd and Michael Day set up Burlington Paintings. Prior to this, Angus Lloyd was a partner at a west end gallery. Burlington Paintings was based in Burlington Gardens, London.[3]
Philanthropy
A charity, created in 1964, The Elaine and Angus Lloyd Charitable Trust is named after him and his wife and son James are trustees.[5] The charity provides grants in Kent and Surrey that help to advance health and that support people with disabilities.[6]
Personal life
Angus was married to Wanda Lloyd and had five children Giny, James, Christopher, Pippa and Richard. On 14 June 2025, Angus died aged 89 years old.[7][8]
References
- ^ Chell, Elizabeth; Wicklander, David E.; Sturman, Shane G.; Hoover, L. Wayne (9 May 2008). The Entrepreneurial Personality: A Social Construction. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-134-33562-6.
- ^ Glendinning, Amy (30 December 2012). "Manchester entrepreneur who set up clothing brand Henri-Lloyd dies". men. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
- ^ a b "A Conversation with James Lloyd". www.passion4art.com. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ^ "60 years of innovation: When did you discover Henri-Lloyd?". www.yachtsandyachting.com. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ^ "THE ELAINE AND ANGUS LLOYD CHARITABLE TRUST - Charity 237250". prd-ds-register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ^ "Community wellbeing grants | Spelthorne Borough Council". www.spelthorne.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ^ "Obituary - Angus Lloyd (1935-2025) | Antiques Trade Gazette". www.antiquestradegazette.com. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ^ "Lloyd The Telegraph Announcements". announcements.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 7 December 2025.