Angus Lloyd (businessman)

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Angus Lloyd
Occupations
  • Businessman
  • fashion designer
  • fine art dealer
Known forFounding 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]

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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

  1. 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.
  2. Glendinning, Amy (30 December 2012). "Manchester entrepreneur who set up clothing brand Henri-Lloyd dies". men. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  3. 1 2 "A Conversation with James Lloyd". www.passion4art.com. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  4. "60 years of innovation: When did you discover Henri-Lloyd?". www.yachtsandyachting.com. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  5. "THE ELAINE AND ANGUS LLOYD CHARITABLE TRUST - Charity 237250". prd-ds-register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  6. "Community wellbeing grants | Spelthorne Borough Council". www.spelthorne.gov.uk. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  7. "Obituary - Angus Lloyd (1935-2025) | Antiques Trade Gazette". www.antiquestradegazette.com. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  8. "Lloyd The Telegraph Announcements". announcements.telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 7 December 2025.