Lloyd Boston
Lloyd Boston
Lloyd Boston is the Co-host of Wendy’s Style Squad (Black Entertainment Television) and widely-known Stylist.
Career
Lloys Boston is a top TV style expert, Television host and the author of several books about style. He has been on-air style Contributor for NBC Today, and made several appearances on Oprah, The View and CNN. An original host on the Style Network, Lloyd has also been the host of his own show, Closet Cases, and several specials for the Fine Living Network and HGTV. He is currently the voice of the red carpet for NBC's EXTRA and the exclusive Style Guy for Jones New York helping women to craft their style. Lloyd splits his time between New York and Los Angeles.
Since 2009, he works as a Content creator, brand consultant and Correspondent for The Wendy Williams Show.
In 2013-2013, Lloyd was a Correspondent for The Insider, expanding national and global editorial coverage in the women’s/men’s Fashion.
Prior to that, in 1989-1999, he served as a Vice president of Art Direction / Marketing at Tommy Hilfiger.
Books
Men of Color: Fashion, History, Fundamentals (1998)
Before You Put That On (2005)
Make Over Your Man: The Woman's Guide to Dressing Any Man in Her Life (2002)
The Style Checklist: The Ultimate Wardrobe Essentials for You (2010)
Appearances
• The View (TV series) (1998-present) • Access Hollywood (2011-present) • BET, co-host, BET Awards Red Carpet, Wendy’s Style Squad. Expert, BET Takes Hollywood (2014-present) • The Insider (TV series) (2014-15) • CNN (2006-Present) • Extra (TV series) (2005-present) • Custom Created/Hosted/Marketing Consultant, YearinaBrand.com vlog for MOODS OF NORWAY clothing (2012-2013) • E! News (2001-present) • Fine Living Network, Host of Closet Cases (2008-10), Host / Producer of Lloyd Boston’s Style At Any Age (2009), Host of Cinema Style (2010), Host / Producer / Writer, Smart Tips interstitials (2008-10) • FirstComesFashion.com (2010-2014) • FYI, judge, Midnight Style (2014) • HGTV, Host of Closet Cases (2010) • HLN The Daily Share (2015-present) • HSN (2007) • Inside Edition (1999-present) • Martha (TV series) (2010) • MTV Mission: Makeover (1999) • Nate Berkus Show (2010-12) • NBC Today (1999-present) • Rachael Ray (TV series) (2011) • Style Network The Look for Less (2001-05) • Style Networ, host of Runway and Style Presents NY Fashion Week (2001-04), Style Essentials (2003) • TBS Movie and a Makeover (2004-07) • TrueTV, Expert, Greatest Style Ever (2017) • The Oprah Show (2003-2008) • The Queen Latifah Show (2014) • Full Frontal Fashion, and Holiday Gift Special (Producer / Host, 2005-2009) • WE tv, co-host of Full Frontal Fashion (2005-09), Live from the Ladies Room (2005) • Wendy Williams Show (2009-present) • WNBC-TV New York Live (2013-present)
Partnerships
• Ann Taylor Inc, Ann Taylor (Corporate Event Host, 2013) • Club Monaco (National Event Host, 2005) • eBay (TV Spokesperson, 2013-present) • Ecco Domani (Spokesperson, 2005) • Family Dollar (Style Curator/ Marketing consultant / Spokesperson, 2014-present) • Jones New York (Exclusive National Spokesperson / Marketing consultant, 2005-11) • LensCrafters (Chief Style Officer, Marketing consultant, 2005-07) • Moët & Chandon (National Spokesperson / Marketing consultant, 2001-2003) • Nordstrom (National Event Spokesperson, 2006) • Starbucks (Holiday Event Spokesperson, 2006) • TheRealReal.com (Guest Style Curator, 2015) • TJ Maxx/ Marshalls (TV Spokesperson, 2013-2014) • Tommy Hilfiger (National Event Spokesperson / Host / Marketing consultant 1999-05, 2015) • Various national personal appearances for Macy’s, Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor (1999-present)
Education
In 1990-1994, Lloyd was a student of Rutgers University and graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts. Prior to that, he finished Morehouse College.
Volunteering
In 2011, Lloyd was an Art teacher at Boys and Girls Club of America.
Achievements
- Crain's 40 Under 40
1999, Crains New York Business
- Rising Star Award Nominee
Fashion Group International
Projects
Line of Cards at Papyrus (since 2011)