Bono's Slane Castle Leather Jacket (Replica) - Page 3

Simplyme007 · 02-06-2011, 10:36 PM

Will do! But honestly, i don't think you could really "ruin" the jacket... look at Bono's jackets... they honestly look very worn and rough.. and they look as if he "just found a bunch of random material and things to use for accents around the house and just started adding stuff randomly" . I mean, "Staples" for example.... a VERY cool look yet its such a simple idea...

bonocomet · 02-06-2011, 11:03 PM

Very true.

I think that's why the silver is my fave. It's the roughest looking of the lot. And totally

Would you like any more pics of the others such as the green? I could always add a few more.

domo-kun · 02-07-2011, 07:41 AM

Bono's jacket choice is usually way good! I would really enjoy a day in his jacket closet

The stitching in the silver jacket along the seems looks like its just a simple cross stitch, which is done a bit messy, to give it a more punk-rock / worn look.
using a hole puncher is a very good idea, its a bit more work , but saves your needlework allot of time.

Does it have any D-rings on this one ?

Simplyme007 · 02-07-2011, 01:35 PM

No D-rings on the one with silver accents (Pictured above on the cover of the magazine). That jacket appears to be the easiest of all his jackets to replicate if one wanted too.. key word.. "Appears".. About the jackets looking "Worn", the jacket IS created with that look "to a certain extent".. but remember, Bono and the guys are walking on that cat-walk all night... (heart shape stage from Elevation tour OR even the new 360 stage) and there is a LOT of dirt coming off the souls of their shoes and grit and grim and there is also alot of dust and dirt floating around any venue at pretty much all times.. now, with that being said, look how much Bono likes to lay down on the cat-walk or stage.. and how much he loves to crawl around and roll around on the stage... he does that every single night for 2 hrs or every other night and the jackets hardly ever (if ever) get washed... its as if keeping them dirty (as they get dirty) is like a good luck charm for him or something lol Take a look at the gold accent jacket (the one he wore the most during the elevation tour and he wore it in the elevation music video), notice during the Boston show the jacket is quite "clean" or at least the gold shows up better... then go watch the video's on you tube called "U2 does much" and look how dirty that jacket is... i like the "Worn" look alot!! My red jacket (pictured on page 1 of this thread) is brand new and so ive been wearing it ALOT just to get it worn in naturally.. i play with my dogs roll around on the floor, change the oil in my truck wearing it haha.. just to get the REAL worn look.. its very light weight as its made that way on purpose.. more for "style" than "Function" (stay warm)... so its very easy to wear inside a pub all night or whatever and not get hot... (built the same way Bono's are cause he has to try hard to stay cool and look "cool" during his performances)

Simplyme007 · 02-07-2011, 01:36 PM

oh, and ive got a few pics of the "Green" one.. but i'll have to upload them later when i get a chance...

Simplyme007 · 02-07-2011, 01:46 PM

Ok, and i just noticed that the jacket pictured above (on the cover of the magazine) isn't leather at all... its cotton.. so is the red star... you have to zoom in alot but once you do you can see that its not leather.. its got a clear coating on it that gives it a shine however so...

bonocomet · 02-07-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplyme007

Ok, and i just noticed that the jacket pictured above (on the cover of the magazine) isn't leather at all... its cotton.. so is the red star... you have to zoom in alot but once you do you can see that its not leather.. its got a clear coating on it that gives it a shine however so...

Really? How can you tell? It still looks leather to me.

(not the star, that I know you can see the fraying on the edges)

marik · 02-07-2011, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simplyme007

No D-rings on the one with silver accents (Pictured above on the cover of the magazine). That jacket appears to be the easiest of all his jackets to replicate if one wanted too.. key word.. "Appears".. About the jackets looking "Worn", the jacket IS created with that look "to a certain extent".. but remember, Bono and the guys are walking on that cat-walk all night... (heart shape stage from Elevation tour OR even the new 360 stage) and there is a LOT of dirt coming off the souls of their shoes and grit and grim and there is also alot of dust and dirt floating around any venue at pretty much all times.. now, with that being said, look how much Bono likes to lay down on the cat-walk or stage.. and how much he loves to crawl around and roll around on the stage... he does that every single night for 2 hrs or every other night and the jackets hardly ever (if ever) get washed... its as if keeping them dirty (as they get dirty) is like a good luck charm for him or something lol Take a look at the gold accent jacket (the one he wore the most during the elevation tour and he wore it in the elevation music video), notice during the Boston show the jacket is quite "clean" or at least the gold shows up better... then go watch the video's on you tube called "U2 does much" and look how dirty that jacket is... i like the "Worn" look alot!! My red jacket (pictured on page 1 of this thread) is brand new and so ive been wearing it ALOT just to get it worn in naturally.. i play with my dogs roll around on the floor, change the oil in my truck wearing it haha.. just to get the REAL worn look.. its very light weight as its made that way on purpose.. more for "style" than "Function" (stay warm)... so its very easy to wear inside a pub all night or whatever and not get hot... (built the same way Bono's are cause he has to try hard to stay cool and look "cool" during his performances)

U2 Does Much happened after the Toronto concerts in May, and Boston dvd was June, so maybe he has more than one identical jacket- a media/interviews one, and a performance one?

gvox · 02-07-2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simplyme007

Ok, and i just noticed that the jacket pictured above (on the cover of the magazine) isn't leather at all... its cotton.. so is the red star... you have to zoom in alot but once you do you can see that its not leather.. its got a clear coating on it that gives it a shine however so...

Mmm nah I don't think so. I think he wore the same jacket in....Calgary? Or a few other early shows, and it was clearly leather or some sort of animal skin anyways lol

bonocomet · 02-08-2011, 12:14 AM

Yeah looking at the way the collar is cut especially. Really looks like leather to me.

(Remember that magazine pic is just a scan, and my scanner pics up the actual texture of the magazine's paper which you can see in some spots.)

Simplyme007 · 02-08-2011, 12:45 AM

don't know.. i mean, i have a jacket that is made of the same material that im thinking this one is made of that looks exactly like leather but isn't leather at all... i could be wrong however.... as you said, its hard to tell in the magazine...one thing i did notice however is that the arm seams as well as back seam and down the sides are actually leather cord WITH safety pins all over... im actually in the process of modding that jacket i was talking about that looks like leather but isn't.. i started this evening (the 8th) and so i will post some pics soon... im just taking random ideas from Bono's jacket and seeing what i can do for the least money. Looking pretty darn cool so far though!!

gvox · 02-08-2011, 10:06 AM

Thing is, the one from the magazine cover is the exact same one he's wearing in those live shots in previous posts (marked as "silver"). Don't forget, magazine covers get heavy touchups and editing. His skin and glasses don't look like that in real life, either! lmao

Simplyme007 · 02-08-2011, 10:57 AM

geeze... now, i don't know if that IS safety pins on the seams... (looked like it).... I recently looked up that jacket that was auctioned (i think its the same one) a while back and it said in the description "Has silver paint on the seams".. hmm....

domo-kun · 02-08-2011, 11:35 AM

Hell , anyone could even use metal wire with leather wire and make it look awesome.
Would fit with the staples.

marik · 02-08-2011, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simplyme007

geeze... now, i don't know if that IS safety pins on the seams... (looked like it).... I recently looked up that jacket that was auctioned (i think its the same one) a while back and it said in the description "Has silver paint on the seams".. hmm....

His actual worn jacket was auctioned? wow, do you have a link to it?

Simplyme007 · 02-08-2011, 01:07 PM

yep.. here ya go...

Full Leather Jacket � U2LOG.COM - U2 news – horizontally yours since July 2000

Say's there is a label inside that reads "odd Lynn".... the name is actually "TODD LYNN"... he's a fashion designer .. very well known and also caters to numerous stars such as Bono, Snoop Dog... lots of others... I contacted Mr. Lynn about making me a jacket exactly like he made Bono... price? $7,000.00 (us currency).... thanks but no thanks lol i'll make my own... haha

bonocomet · 02-08-2011, 06:18 PM

Well that solves the is it leather question anyway.

Simplyme007 · 02-08-2011, 11:42 PM

True.. lol.. it sure does...

BonoGlasses · 03-12-2011, 09:52 AM

So how much are you looking for the jacket in the OP?

Also, can you take more pictures?

Simplyme007 · 03-14-2011, 04:48 PM

which one? the one with the gold on it? Message me your email and i can send you better pics to that.

02-06-2011, 10:36 PM	#41
Simplyme007 The Fly Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 57 Local Time: 12:13 PM	Will do! But honestly, i don't think you could really "ruin" the jacket... look at Bono's jackets... they honestly look very worn and rough.. and they look as if he "just found a bunch of random material and things to use for accents around the house and just started adding stuff randomly" . I mean, "Staples" for example.... a VERY cool look yet its such a simple idea... __________________

02-06-2011, 11:03 PM	#42
bonocomet Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California :) Posts: 67,032 Local Time: 09:13 AM	Very true. I think that's why the silver is my fave. It's the roughest looking of the lot. And totally Would you like any more pics of the others such as the green? I could always add a few more. __________________

02-08-2011, 10:06 AM	#52
gvox Ghost of Love Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In The Ballroom of The Crystal Lights Posts: 20,103 Local Time: 01:13 PM	Thing is, the one from the magazine cover is the exact same one he's wearing in those live shots in previous posts (marked as "silver"). Don't forget, magazine covers get heavy touchups and editing. His skin and glasses don't look like that in real life, either! lmao __________________ band on fb

03-14-2011, 04:48 PM	#60
Simplyme007 The Fly Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 57 Local Time: 12:13 PM	which one? the one with the gold on it? Message me your email and i can send you better pics to that. __________________

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02-07-2011, 07:41 AM	#43
domo-kun ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12,581 Local Time: 07:13 PM	Bono's jacket choice is usually way good! I would really enjoy a day in his jacket closet The stitching in the silver jacket along the seems looks like its just a simple cross stitch, which is done a bit messy, to give it a more punk-rock / worn look. using a hole puncher is a very good idea, its a bit more work , but saves your needlework allot of time. Does it have any D-rings on this one ?

02-07-2011, 01:35 PM	#44
Simplyme007 The Fly Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 57 Local Time: 12:13 PM	No D-rings on the one with silver accents (Pictured above on the cover of the magazine). That jacket appears to be the easiest of all his jackets to replicate if one wanted too.. key word.. "Appears".. About the jackets looking "Worn", the jacket IS created with that look "to a certain extent".. but remember, Bono and the guys are walking on that cat-walk all night... (heart shape stage from Elevation tour OR even the new 360 stage) and there is a LOT of dirt coming off the souls of their shoes and grit and grim and there is also alot of dust and dirt floating around any venue at pretty much all times.. now, with that being said, look how much Bono likes to lay down on the cat-walk or stage.. and how much he loves to crawl around and roll around on the stage... he does that every single night for 2 hrs or every other night and the jackets hardly ever (if ever) get washed... its as if keeping them dirty (as they get dirty) is like a good luck charm for him or something lol Take a look at the gold accent jacket (the one he wore the most during the elevation tour and he wore it in the elevation music video), notice during the Boston show the jacket is quite "clean" or at least the gold shows up better... then go watch the video's on you tube called "U2 does much" and look how dirty that jacket is... i like the "Worn" look alot!! My red jacket (pictured on page 1 of this thread) is brand new and so ive been wearing it ALOT just to get it worn in naturally.. i play with my dogs roll around on the floor, change the oil in my truck wearing it haha.. just to get the REAL worn look.. its very light weight as its made that way on purpose.. more for "style" than "Function" (stay warm)... so its very easy to wear inside a pub all night or whatever and not get hot... (built the same way Bono's are cause he has to try hard to stay cool and look "cool" during his performances)

02-07-2011, 01:36 PM	#45
Simplyme007 The Fly Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 57 Local Time: 12:13 PM	oh, and ive got a few pics of the "Green" one.. but i'll have to upload them later when i get a chance...

02-07-2011, 01:46 PM	#46
Simplyme007 The Fly Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 57 Local Time: 12:13 PM	Ok, and i just noticed that the jacket pictured above (on the cover of the magazine) isn't leather at all... its cotton.. so is the red star... you have to zoom in alot but once you do you can see that its not leather.. its got a clear coating on it that gives it a shine however so...

02-08-2011, 12:14 AM	#50
bonocomet Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California :) Posts: 67,032 Local Time: 09:13 AM	Yeah looking at the way the collar is cut especially. Really looks like leather to me. (Remember that magazine pic is just a scan, and my scanner pics up the actual texture of the magazine's paper which you can see in some spots.)

02-08-2011, 12:45 AM	#51
Simplyme007 The Fly Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 57 Local Time: 12:13 PM	don't know.. i mean, i have a jacket that is made of the same material that im thinking this one is made of that looks exactly like leather but isn't leather at all... i could be wrong however.... as you said, its hard to tell in the magazine...one thing i did notice however is that the arm seams as well as back seam and down the sides are actually leather cord WITH safety pins all over... im actually in the process of modding that jacket i was talking about that looks like leather but isn't.. i started this evening (the 8th) and so i will post some pics soon... im just taking random ideas from Bono's jacket and seeing what i can do for the least money. Looking pretty darn cool so far though!!

02-08-2011, 10:57 AM	#53
Simplyme007 The Fly Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 57 Local Time: 12:13 PM	geeze... now, i don't know if that IS safety pins on the seams... (looked like it).... I recently looked up that jacket that was auctioned (i think its the same one) a while back and it said in the description "Has silver paint on the seams".. hmm....

02-08-2011, 11:35 AM	#54
domo-kun ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12,581 Local Time: 07:13 PM	Hell , anyone could even use metal wire with leather wire and make it look awesome. Would fit with the staples.

02-08-2011, 01:07 PM	#56
Simplyme007 The Fly Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 57 Local Time: 12:13 PM	yep.. here ya go... Full Leather Jacket � U2LOG.COM - U2 news – horizontally yours since July 2000 Say's there is a label inside that reads "odd Lynn".... the name is actually "TODD LYNN"... he's a fashion designer .. very well known and also caters to numerous stars such as Bono, Snoop Dog... lots of others... I contacted Mr. Lynn about making me a jacket exactly like he made Bono... price? $7,000.00 (us currency).... thanks but no thanks lol i'll make my own... haha

02-08-2011, 06:18 PM	#57
bonocomet Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California :) Posts: 67,032 Local Time: 09:13 AM	Well that solves the is it leather question anyway.

02-08-2011, 11:42 PM	#58
Simplyme007 The Fly Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 57 Local Time: 12:13 PM	True.. lol.. it sure does...

03-12-2011, 09:52 AM	#59
BonoGlasses Babyface Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 29 Local Time: 01:13 PM	So how much are you looking for the jacket in the OP? Also, can you take more pictures?