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Lightning Ridge Black Opal Jacket
Limited Edition: 1 of 10
Regular price $4,800.00 AUD
Measure your favourite garments, don't measure your body.
We have created many thousands of custom made pieces for our clients over the past few decades. Our experience has told us that the best way for us to get this right the first time is to take your garment measurements.
The measurements below refer to your jacket. Measure your favourite jacket and compare to find your best size. Alternatively, order custom made and send us your favourite jacket's measurements, we will make you a personalised fitted piece.
Please see here for a measurement guide.
All measurements are in inches.
| Size | A. Chest | B. Waist | C. Hips | D. Shoulder | E. Arm Length | F. Centre Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 US | 42 | 40 | 40 | 5.25 | 25 | 28.5 |
| 38 US | 43 | 41 | 41 | 5.25 | 25.25 | 28.75 |
| 40 US | 45 | 43 | 43 | 5.75 | 25.5 | 29 |
| 42 US | 47 | 45 | 45 | 6 | 25.5 | 29.5 |
| 44 US | 49 | 47 | 47 | 6.3 | 25.8 | 30 |
| 46 US | 51 | 49 | 49 | 6.5 | 26 | 30.5 |
| 48 US | 53 | 51 | 51 | 6.75 | 26.5 | 31 |
| 50 US | 55 | 53 | 53 | 7 | 27 | 32 |
For those that are already our clients, we will have your custom sizing stored in our records. Select "Custom Tailored' with confidence and we will take care of the rest.
For those who are new to Joe Bananas, we will custom make the jacket of your choice. Once you purchase we will be in touch with instructions on how to measure yourself so that we can tailor your piece with a personalised fit.
LIGHTNING RIDGE BLACK OPAL – Handwoven Raw Silk Jacket
⚡ Born from the Earth. Made to be Seen. ⚡
Deep in north-western New South Wales, where the Outback sun beats down on rugged sandstone formations, lies Lightning Ridge, the legendary home of the world’s finest black opals. Once a Cretaceous seabed, this land has spent millions of years transforming fossilised ancient mammals into opalised treasures, now unearthed as some of the rarest and most dazzling gemstones on the planet.
The Lightning Ridge Black Opal Raw Silk Jacket captures the brighter, more intense spectrum of opal tones—blazing electric blues, vivid greens, fiery reds, and hints of gold—woven into a silk fabric that, like the gems themselves, demands to be seen. Subtle? Not a chance. This is a jacket for those who embrace colour, character, and individuality.
💎 HOW TO WEAR IT
🔹 DRESS IT UP – Forget blending in. Pair this bold masterpiece with white trousers or chinos and a bright pink shirt for a look as electric as the opals themselves.
🔹 DRESS IT DOWN – A white T-shirt and blue denim or chinos let the jacket do the talking—loud, but with a little more mystery.
🔥 FUN FACT: When Paul Hogan (a.k.a. Mick ‘Crocodile’ Dundee) first hit celebrity status, he claimed to be from Lightning Ridge, helping to boost the town’s reputation. Turns out, that was just good marketing—Hogan’s actually from Sydney.
Handwoven over 200-300 days, with only 8-10 jackets per weave, this piece is as rare and unrepeatable as the black opals it honors—crafted for those who stand out, shine bright, and never apologise for it.
✔ Handwoven raw silk – luminous, bold, and full of energy.
✔ Inspired by Lightning Ridge’s intense opal hues – shifting colours that change with the light.
✔ Made for those who don’t do ordinary – confidence woven into every thread.
Like the opals of Lightning Ridge, this jacket is meant to be on display. Extremely limited—secure yours before it disappears into legend.
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
Lightning Ridge Black Opal Jacket
$4,800.00
- 38 US
- 40S US
- 40 US
- 42 US
- 42L US
- 44 US
- 46 US
- 48 US
- Custom Tailored
The Perfect Fit
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.
Shipping & Returns
All Jackets are custom made in our Singapore Studio to give you the best personalised fit.
Currently our delivery times for our Jackets are 8-10 weeks.
As our Jackets are custom created, we cannot offer refunds or exchanges once your order is confirmed