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Newnes Oil Shale Jacket
Limited Edition: 1 of 10
Regular price $2,800.00 USD
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.
In the early 20th Century, Newnes and its surrounds in the Wolgan Valley, NSW was a thriving hub of oil shale mining with a population of almost 1,000 people, but then, as quickly as it began, the Commonwealth Oil Corporation’s shale interests moved on and with it the town dramatically shrank to four families by the year 1940.
Today, Newnes is best known for its camping, walks and hikes and you’re more likely to bump into a wallaby or wombat than a person, but you are certain to find remains of its former shale industry and the mark it left on the landscape.
FUN FACT: The only surviving remains of the Newnes Railway, a 50km stretch of track which connected to Lithgow is a tunnel, near to the site of the former town, now inhabited by glowworms, it is known as The Glowworm Tunnel.
WEAVE INFO:
100% Handwoven Raw Silk
Lining: Bemberg
Buttons: Spanish Buffalo Horn
Weave Time: 256 days
Weave Yield: 30. yards
Newnes Oil Shale
Fabric#: 1532
Newnes Oil Shale Jacket
$2,800.00
- 36 US
- 38 US
- 40S US
- 40 US
- 42 US
- 42L US
- 44 US
- 46 US
- 48 US
- 50 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
Washing Care
Let customers speak for us
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Had had awesome experience! Thanks to everyone, especially Evan for taking the time showing me all his lines of clothing to a detail. Love your style , love your clothing and love my new jacket . Looking forward to returning when I’m in the area.
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Joe Mazzone
This, by far, is the best suit I have owned. I travelled from the US to Spain and France and had to pack in my suitcase - a quick shake and it looked as good as new. This is now my favorite suit and plan on a couple more! On a side note, Evan actually delivered my suit to me at the airport in California - Nat, my salesperson one of the top professionals I have dealt with. Just going to their store is an adventure and I plan on going back just to visit.
As always, Joe comes through with a great shirt and a wonderful color. And it feels good on your body!
I love the people I met and their knowledge of the product how apassionate they are about the product. I bought a beautiful unique shirt. Service was great.
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Beautiful fabric. Perfectly tailored. Love it!
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