Your take on the Cossack jacket?

[BigPond]

This style used to befuddle me but something’s changed and now the design aspects that were off putting are now appealing and I’m curious about picking one up.

Have you had a Cossack and have insight about a leather preference or style or use case suggestions?

 

[Tom71]

I like them. Not for everyday, but I like to have one or two in the rotation.

You see them with buttons mostly, although there are version with a centre-zip as well (Himel makes a very appealing one). Thus, I believe they are more suited for the warmer months. Other than that, they are perfectly versatile.

Personally, I believe that they go well with lighter colours, and I wouldn’t necessarily get one in black.

First one is a Thedi in his signature waxed buffalo, the second one is Mark Grether Leather in cow.

 

[Lukken]

This style used to befuddle me but something’s changed and now the design aspects that were off putting are now appealing and I’m curious about picking one up.

Have you had a Cossack and have insight about a leather preference or style or use case suggestions?

Yeah, I’ve had a Cossack before. Honestly, it’s one of those jackets that doesn’t scream for attention but still looks cool without much effort. For leather, I’d lean toward something mid-weight. Horsehide or a good steerhide both work well, just depends if you want a little more shine and structure (horse) or a softer, broken-in vibe (steer).

 

[Pandemic]

Within the microcosm of TFL they get a lot of love for their uniqueness coupled with vintage authenticity and a style that is flattering to a lot of body types.

For the average punter who sees you wearing it: it doesn’t scream old timey cosplay, you also won’t be mistaken for a middle aged single dad with insecurity issues pretending to be a biker, the buttons and collar distinguish it from the run-of-the-mill mall brand bomber jackets without being too ‘look at me’.

So definitely a lot going for them!

 

[TartuWolf]

Cossack jackets are a hard NOPE for me, ask me again in several years, maybe my mind will change.

 

[MrProper]

I actually thought Cossack jackets were pretty cool and had one made by 5*. Then I realized that I don't like buttons (except for truckers) and I don't like shawl collars. Since then, Cossack jackets have been a thing of the past for me. And if they do come back at some point, they would have a normal collar.

 

[jchance]

I love their style. I love anything with a round collar, shirt included. They are the leather equivalent of a shawl collar thick sweater.

It’s kind of like a car. Sometimes curves are easier to the eyes, unlike the cybertruck. To me, the round collar is like curves, easy on the eyes despite the rough leather background.

 

[mcnuonuo]

Within the microcosm of TFL they get a lot of love for their uniqueness coupled with vintage authenticity and a style that is flattering to a lot of body types.

For the average punter who sees you wearing it: it doesn’t scream old timey cosplay, you also won’t be mistaken for a middle aged single dad with insecurity issues pretending to be a biker, the buttons and collar distinguish it from the run-of-the-mill mall brand bomber jackets without being too ‘look at me’.

So definitely a lot going for them!

Not owning a motocycle I sometimes feel like an imposter wearing these biker jackets.

 

[Grayland]

I like the look quite a bit, but I think they look best cut short - like the Mr. Freedom Campus Jacket. Many that I see are too long IMO.

 

[Zoro]

Not owning a motocycle I sometimes feel like an imposter wearing these biker jackets.

I run into way too many people wearing crosszips to feeling like an impostor when wearing one

 

[Tom71]

I like the look quite a bit, but I think they look best cut short - like the Mr. Freedom Campus Jacket. Many that I see are too long IMO.

They usually come with a decent front-drop.

As per their origin, they were never meant to be “sitting-down” jackets (like bike or trucker or even pilot jackets, so for functionality, the belt should be covered, IMO.

 

[cbez]

They look cool. Stylish statement piece without having the biker/ military cosplay baggage that some people just don't want to deal with.

I liked my himel Heron a lot, just wasn't sized/patterned right for me.

 

[Bfd70]

The thedi cossack is what brought me here in the first place. I quickly learned i do not like buttoning leather or pockets that are completely useless.

 

[BigPond]

it doesn’t scream old timey cosplay, you also won’t be mistaken for a middle aged single dad with insecurity issues pretending to be a biker,

new fear unlocked!

I think you’ve nailed the appeal.

 

[BigPond]

Not owning a motocycle I sometimes feel like an imposter wearing these biker jackets.

I sometimes ride my bicycle in a cross zip. I call it my eco-hog

 

[BigPond]

The thedi cossack is what brought me here in the first place. I quickly learned i do not like buttoning leather or pockets that are completely useless.

I think buttons need a soft leather, a thinner hide or to be a very large size to be feasible.

 

[cbez]

Or live in southern California where it's never cold enough to close your jacket.

 

[zebedee]

I like shawl collars but think owning one is my maximum...

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[tuanhng614]

I like shawl collars but think owning one is my maximum...

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Do you have fit pics? I want to see how that waist band looks on you.

 

[barnabus]

Not owning a motocycle I sometimes feel like an imposter wearing these biker jackets.

There's a very simple solution to this.

You just buy a motorcycle.