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2:29 pm - 08/25/2008

A band that sews together, sticks together.



Coldplay's thrifty habit has us in stitches...

We couldn't help cracking up when we heard Coldplay secret to their success - sewing.

They've sold 34.6 million albums and top the rock rich list, but the thrifty lot don't care about their image or waste their wonga on designer threads.

Instead, the millionaire rock stars like nothing better than getting behind their sewing machines for a good stitch and bitch.

And Chris Martin reckons it's what keeps the group so tight-knit.

"Making clothes together in our studio makes us feel complete. We probably sound like a group of grannies in a knitting circle but it's the truth and it gives us some control over our visual identity."

It's certainly an interesting thread to their success. For while other rock 'n' roll bands devour the mini-bar or trash the room while staying in hotels on tour, the clean-living musos seek out the needle and cotton. "We see if they have a sewing kit in the amenities draw in case we feel inspired," says Chris.

"When you are a big band and everyone is taking shots at you, the more things you can do together the better.

Source: The Mirror

I really want Chris Martin to make me some ~fly~ clothes.
[info]flightsabove 25th-Aug-2008 06:50 pm (UTC)
Now when I think about it, those jackets/tops/whatever for viva la vida were looking pretty rough...
[info]reddressorblue 25th-Aug-2008 06:50 pm (UTC)
I read that title as "A band that sews together, sucks together" and lol'd.
[info]waterylights 25th-Aug-2008 06:51 pm (UTC)
lol puns
[info]avadaaccio 25th-Aug-2008 06:54 pm (UTC)
lol i fucking love them
[info]moviestar 25th-Aug-2008 06:56 pm (UTC)
i wish i knew how to sew.
[info]adri278 25th-Aug-2008 06:57 pm (UTC)
ilu Chris Martin.
[info]vanouria 25th-Aug-2008 07:00 pm (UTC)
so many puns
[info]merrite 25th-Aug-2008 07:05 pm (UTC)
I actually kind of enjoy sewing. If I was good at it I'd be making my own clothes.
[info]lizzie127 25th-Aug-2008 07:11 pm (UTC)
i love sewing! I've made three quilts this year and like 70 handbags. i suck at clothes though.
[info]2skeins 25th-Aug-2008 07:08 pm (UTC)
knitting has saved me from going crazy in grad school. but i haven't really tried to sew beyond redoing a few tee shirts.
[info]aiema 25th-Aug-2008 07:09 pm (UTC)
for a good stitch and bitch.

I stopped reading there because I was too busy laughing at 'stitch and bitch'
[info]lizzie127 25th-Aug-2008 07:10 pm (UTC)
wtf does wonga mean
[info]dragonblk17 25th-Aug-2008 07:13 pm (UTC)
I wish I was good enough at sewing to make my own clothes.
[info]_theo 25th-Aug-2008 07:23 pm (UTC)
I know! I watch Project Runaway and wish I could be just as good.
[info]boundary 25th-Aug-2008 07:15 pm (UTC)
Wow.
[info]svimmelhet 25th-Aug-2008 07:18 pm (UTC)
lolololololololololol okay
[info]simplychristina 25th-Aug-2008 07:22 pm (UTC)
lol
[info]lee_cheri Hilarious.25th-Aug-2008 07:35 pm (UTC)
When I saw them at Coachella 2005, Martin was rockin some major armpit holes.

And now I know why.
[info]caravels 25th-Aug-2008 07:36 pm (UTC)
lol i get so angry when i sew :( every machine i touch turns to hate.
[info]poesywings 25th-Aug-2008 07:46 pm (UTC)
haha I feel you bb. Clearly I'm not meant to be on ProjRun.
[info]lasamy 25th-Aug-2008 07:49 pm (UTC)
teach me how to sew, Chris! XDDD
[info]fierce_bb23 25th-Aug-2008 08:08 pm (UTC)
I always love your icons, that one that you have with just guy by himself is sexay
[info]anythingbutgrey 25th-Aug-2008 08:03 pm (UTC)
hahah oh man. that's hysterical.
[info]hydeing 25th-Aug-2008 08:10 pm (UTC)
they're so adorable

[info]greenpeace_ 26th-Aug-2008 02:35 am (UTC)
Yes they are. :-D
[info]gianivene ugh25th-Aug-2008 08:20 pm (UTC)
just disappear already!
[info]zgirl714 25th-Aug-2008 08:44 pm (UTC)
Oh, Chris Martin and Coldplay, they're just so ~unique~ like the butterflies they are.
[info]ohcrapimonfire 25th-Aug-2008 08:50 pm (UTC)
I am pleased to see that Chris Martin, despite being the face of Coldplay, is not the hottest face in Coldplay (the afro takes it).
[info]powdercat 25th-Aug-2008 09:22 pm (UTC)
"When you are a big band and everyone is taking shots at you, the more things you can do together the better.

Chris is such a whiny bitch. He has got to be a lousy lay.
[info]mattchew03 25th-Aug-2008 09:39 pm (UTC)
I thought it said "screws together."
[info]caseadilla02 25th-Aug-2008 10:06 pm (UTC)
i love making my own clothes
[info]rockershrimp 25th-Aug-2008 10:48 pm (UTC)
lol, why am I not surprised.
[info]joannaland 26th-Aug-2008 12:49 am (UTC)
i actually like chris martin's jacket for the violet hill vid.
[info]amehanashi 26th-Aug-2008 01:30 am (UTC)
Lol little grannies.
[info]greenpeace_ 26th-Aug-2008 02:35 am (UTC)
I love them so much! ♥
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