Goodwood style
Well known to be the home of the Panama, Pimms and parasols, Glorious Goodwood has always had its own distinctive style.
The Waistcoat
In a place of such esteemed heritage, it is fitting that the waistcoat forms part of Goodwood style. Historically it can be traced back to the reign of Charles II, father to the first Duke of Richmond, who adopted the use of the waistcoat in his courts.
The Racing Colours® range includes a unique line of linen waistcoats, designed by David Mason.
The distinguished Nutters’ waistcoats will be available in a range of colours, including the Racing Colours® woollen tattersalls and are designed with a secret pocket for your winnings, racecard and pocket watch.
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Panama and linen suit
It was Edward VII who introduced the archetypal Panama paired with a crisp linen suit, initiated when he turned up with a white silk topper instead of the regulation black one.
Male followers of fashion were sent scurrying back to London as hatters were begged to supply the ‘royal model’ overnight. Two years later Edward VII completed the sartorial downgrade with a switch from morning suit to lounge suit, with the choice of a white bowler, a Panama or an ordinary straw hat. Being freed of the stiff collar and long skirts gave Goodwood a much more relaxed, holiday feel than any other racecourse, an atmosphere that is retained to this day.
Cozmo Jenks’s range of men’s and women’s Panamas, handwoven from the fibres of the paja toquilla plant in Ecuador, will be splashed with signature Goodwood racing colours to create striking headwear for the summer.
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Ladies at the races
A day at Goodwood races is the perfect opportunity for ladies to show off this Season’s latest fashions. Goodwood is all about understated glamour and chic elegance. We expect to see an abundance of beautiful floaty dresses, glamorous hats and the finest fascinators that are currently on offer.
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