From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Sir Stirling Moss was one of the founding patrons of the Festival of Speed, and a regular competitor at the Revival.
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
Just beyond Goodwood House along the Hillclimb, the 2nd Dukes banqueting house was also known as "one of the finest rooms in England" (George Vertue 1747).
The exquisite mirror in the Ballroom of Goodwood House it so big they had to raise the ceiling to get it inside!
As the private clubhouse for all of the Estate’s sporting and social members, it offers personal service and a relaxed atmosphere
Legend of Goodwood's golden racing era and Le Mans winner Roy Salvadori once famously said "give me Goodwood on a summer's day and you can forget the rest".
A huge variety of glassware is available for each wine, all labelled by grape type to give the best flavour profile.
Legend of Goodwood's golden racing era and Le Mans winner Roy Salvadori once famously said "give me Goodwood on a summer's day and you can forget the rest".
From 2005 to present there has been a demonstration area for the rally cars at the top of the hill
Spectate from the chicane at the Revival to see plenty of classic cars going sideways as they exit this infamous point of our Motor Circuit.
Legend of Goodwood's golden racing era and Le Mans winner Roy Salvadori once famously said "give me Goodwood on a summer's day and you can forget the rest".
For safety reasons F1 cars can no longer do official timed runs so instead perform stunning demonstrations!
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
Whoa Simon! A horse so determined and headstrong, he not only won the 1883 Goodwood Cup by 20 lengths, but couldn't be stopped and carried on running over the top of Trundle hill
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
The first ever horsebox was used from Goodwood to Doncaster for the 1836 St. Leger. Elis arrived fresh and easily won his owner a £12k bet.
The red & yellow of the Racecourse can be traced back hundreds of years, even captured in our stunning Stubbs paintings in the Goodwood Collection
For the last two years, 5,800 bales have been recylced into the biomass energy centre to be used for energy generation
Flying jetpacks doesn't have to just be a spectator sport at FOS, you can have a go at our very own Aerodrome!
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
The first thing ever dropped at Goodwood was a cuddly elephant which landed in 1932 just as the 9th Duke of Richmonds passion for flying was taking off.
The first thing ever dropped at Goodwood was a cuddly elephant which landed in 1932 just as the 9th Duke of Richmonds passion for flying was taking off.
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
One of the greatest golfers of all time, James Braid designed Goodwood’s iconic Downland course, opened in 1914.
Ray Hanna famously flew straight down Goodwood’s pit straight below the height of the grandstands at the first Revival in 1998
The Motor Circuit was known as RAF Westhampnett, active from 1940 to 1946 as a Battle of Britain station.
Just beyond Goodwood House along the Hillclimb, the 2nd Dukes banqueting house was also known as "one of the finest rooms in England" (George Vertue 1747).
Built in 1787 by celebrated architect James Wyatt to house the third Duke of Richmond’s prized fox hounds, The Kennels was known as one of the most luxurious dog houses in the world!
Ensure you take a little time out together to pause and take in the celebration of all the hard work you put in will be a treasured memory.
Leading women of business, sport, fashion and media, take part in one of the most exciting horseracing events in the world.
The first ever round of golf played at Goodwood was in 1914 when the 6th Duke of Richmond opened the course on the Downs above Goodwood House.
The iconic spitfire covered almost 43,000 kilometres and visited over 20 countries on its epic journey and currently resides at our Aerodrome.
Built in 1787 by celebrated architect James Wyatt to house the third Duke of Richmond’s prized fox hounds, The Kennels was known as one of the most luxurious dog houses in the world!
The first thing ever dropped at Goodwood was a cuddly elephant which landed in 1932 just as the 9th Duke of Richmonds passion for flying was taking off.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
We have been host to many incredible film crews using Goodwood as a backdrop for shows like Downton Abbey, Hollywood Blockbusters like Venom: let there be Carnage and the Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Flying training began at Goodwood in 1940 when pilots were taught operational flying techniques in Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Just beyond Goodwood House along the Hillclimb, the 2nd Dukes banqueting house was also known as "one of the finest rooms in England" (George Vertue 1747).
Goodwood’s pigs are a mix of two rare breeds (Gloucester Old Spots and Saddlebacks) plus the Large White Boar.
"En la rose je fleurie" or "Like the rose, I flourish" is part of the Richmond coat of Arms and motto
For nearly two decades, fashion-conscious chaps have trussed themselves up in slim-fit suits and skinny jeans. But now, with menswear edging towards a softer, baggier silhouette, isn’t it time we all loosened up?
Words by Aleks Cvetkovic
Photograph below: Hermès pumps up the volume for S/S 2020.
I have a prediction for you. In years to come, men will look back at what they wore and lament – completely and utterly – the fashion of the early 2000s. More specifically, they will lament the start of this century’s 20-odd years of “skinny fit” menswear. It’s true that when Thom Browne and Hedi Slimane sent their models down the catwalk in the skinniest of suits in the late-1990s, sporting shrunken proportions and spray-on trousers, it was a revelation, and Slimane’s skinny tailoring, which he pioneered as the creative director of Saint Laurent, took the world by storm. In its day, it was rebellious, youthful and subversive.
But as is so often the case with high fashion, looks that make a statement on the catwalk don’t always translate well to everyday life, and within a few short years, Slimane’s radical new look came to dominate high street fashion – with disastrous consequences for our wardrobes and sometimes for our image, as men of all ages and sizes squeezed themselves into slim-fit chinos and fit-to-burst shirts that do anything but flatter the male physique. At some point, it seems we forgot that men’s clothes are supposed to be both elegant and comfortable to wear. Now, finally, things are changing – with designers upping the volume towards something closer to baggy than skinny.
Now, finally, things are changing – with designers upping the volume towards something closer to baggy than skinny.
One designer who’s pushing hard for this change is Patrick Grant, the visionary behind contemporary British brand E. Tautz & Sons, as well as Community Clothing, a factory collective that promotes British manufacturing, and Savile Row tailor Norton & Sons. In Grant’s hands, E. Tautz has carved out a niche in British menswear, creating clothes that are deliberately generous, with loose silhouettes that are designed to feel relaxed and easy to wear. “Our house look is a reaction to the excessively skinny, mean-looking jacket and low-rise trouser that has dominated menswear for years now,” he says. “I never really loved it, but there came a point a few years ago when it just got boring. At Tautz, we’ve moved towards something that’s much more fluid, comfortable – and, to be frank – something that just looks cooler.”
The E. Tautz SS20 collection is a case in point. Whether oversized shirts with short sleeves and a slouchy-chic look, pastel-coloured blazers or Grant’s signature wide-leg Field Trousers (based on old military chinos) there’s a softness to the collection that feels fresh and sleek. The antithesis of skinny-fit style, Tautz’s designs conjure a wonderful sense of sophistication – perfectly cut whether you’re taking a drive to the country or spending a weekend walking the promenade by the sea.
Back in the British camp, Kent & Curwen has turned its attention to oversizing a summer staple: the cricket jumper. Creative Director Daniel Kearns has designed several for SS20 with a loose fit and exaggerated V-neckline. Again, these knits take the stuffiness from a traditional piece, lending a contemporary edge to this British menswear classic. Elsewhere, Paul Smith’s collection strikes a chord with Tautz’s, filled with elegant oversized tailoring in bright primary colours. Double-breasted jackets are paired with drapey trousers in tonal, complementary fabrics.
The message is clear: it’s time to get louche and go wide. Sure, an oversized pistachio suit isn’t necessarily for everyone, but you shouldn’t be afraid to experiment with a few looser, more free-flowing pieces in your wardrobe. “I don’t think this look has to feel difficult to wear,” Grant continues. “There are things you can do to soften up your silhouette that aren’t crazy. Just try a slightly higher-waisted trouser or a pleated chino instead of something cut with a slim leg, or you could opt for a linen shirt in a looser fit. Pieces like these give a sense of flow without being too radical.”
So, embracing a bit of extra room in your clothes is a smart move; it’s elegant, practical and a pair of free-flowing trousers or a loose-cut blazer will help keep you cool in the heat. Best of all? I can finally say to anyone who’ll listen: “Oh, that skinny-fit thing was soooo 1990s.” About time.
This story was taken from the spring issue of Goodwood Magazine.