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]
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]
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]
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]