Lightning Ridge Black Opal Jacket
Lightning Ridge, known famously by locals and miners as ‘The Ridge’, is a small town in north-western New South Wales, Australia. The town and its surrounds are synonymous with black opals, which are mined in the district. While originally settled as a pastoral region, by the early 20th Century, Lightning Ridge was regarded the world’s black opal capital. The Ridge itself is a sandstone formation which lay as a shallow seabed during the Cretaceous Period and was heavily populated with a vast array of small ancient mammals, whose fossilised remains have opalised over the past hundred or so million years and are today unearthed and polished up as some of the finest opal specimens on the planet.
This Lightning Ridge Black Opal Raw Silk jacket draws inspiration from the brighter spectrum of intense opal tones seen in the gems which the area has built its reputation on. As with the gems, this jacket is to be worn on display!
DRESS IT UP: This jacket will not assist you hiding in the shade, it’s loud and proud. Pair it with white trousers or chinos and a bright pink shirt.
DRESS IT DOWN: Simply with blue denim or chinos and a white T-Shirt. You’ll still stand out, only less.
FUN FACT: When Paul Hogan (Mick ‘Crocodile’ Dundee) first made his celebrity, he claimed to be from Lightning Ridge. While this helped drive tourism to the town, it is in fact untrue. Hogan is actually from Sydney.
WEAVE INFO:
100% Handwoven Raw Silk
Lining: Bemberg
Buttons: Spanish Buffalo Horn
Weave Time: 296 days
Weave Yield: 27.3 yards
Lightning Ridge Black Opal
Fabric#: 1614
At Joe Bananas, our commitment to the Perfect Fit is absolute. We understand that every man is unique and we strive to get the perfect custom fit for you.
You will receive a complimentary Fitting Consult (by Zoom) with one of our Lead Stylists with any purchase of a custom tailored Jacket. Our team will contact you as soon as possible to schedule this at a convenient time for you.
This will include full measuring, a styling consult and our undivided attention to ensure you get the Perfect Fit for you and your taste.
We will then craft a pattern with your name on it, cut your garment to size and make from scratch just for you. Our Tailored collection is true custom fitting for the Perfect Fit Guarantee.
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At Joe Bananas, our commitment to the Perfect Fit is absolute. We understand that every man is unique and we strive to get the perfect custom fit for you.
You will receive a complimentary Fitting Consult (by Zoom) with one of our Lead Stylists with any purchase of a custom tailored Jacket. Our team will contact you as soon as possible to schedule this at a convenient time for you.
This will include full measuring, a styling consult and our undivided attention to ensure you get the Perfect Fit for you and your taste.
We will then craft a pattern with your name on it, cut your garment to size and make from scratch just for you. Our Tailored collection is true custom fitting for the Perfect Fit Guarantee.