Real McCoys Moleskin Sports Jacket

[geedee]

Hi guys - I've been looking at this jacket recently, it's a kinda Cossack style with a regular collar instead of a shawl collar. Have any of you had experience with it, or advice on build, fit, sizing etc?

 

[Aloysius]

it's a kinda Cossack style with a regular collar instead of a shawl collar.

You're overthinking the "official jacket terminology" stuff.

Do you like the jacket? Does it fit? Get it.

If you're curious about alternatives, there are countless ones. The knits here have a cool look.

 

[Gav]

Looks good. Buy it.

 

[JMax]

Looks cool. Looks very nice. I do have moleskin vests and enjoy them. Go for it.

 

[handymike]

It would be even better in Olive, Navy, or Leather

 

[jeo]

Have no idea about this jacket but I would just make sure the length is right for you. Many of their leather jackets tend to be long.

 

[RiteStuffBryan]

Not sure if this can of worms bears opening but when did ‘Cossack’ come to mean a shawl collar jacket? Every vintage catalog lists Cossack jackets as a sport jacket with size strap adjusters regardless of the collar.

 

[geedee]

Have no idea about this jacket but I would just make sure the length is right for you. Many of their leather jackets tend to be long.

Thanks for the advice, Jeo. I will check the measurements. I'm just over 6ft tall so I'm usually more worried about jackets being too short!

 

[geedee]

Not sure if this can of worms bears opening but when did ‘Cossack’ come to mean a shawl collar jacket? Every vintage catalog lists Cossack jackets as a sport jacket with size strap adjusters regardless of the collar.

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Love those old ads. We all need a chest pocket for that pipe!

 

[geedee]

Thanks for the advice guys!!

 

[Edward]

It would be even better in Olive, Navy, or Leather

Cathart are doing another run of their version the launched a few years ago. Very similar style, though the Cathcart option is zipped - available in navy -
https://www.cathcartlondon.com/products/navy-blouson-jacket

 

[bn1966]

Cathart are doing another run of their version the launched a few years ago. Very similar style, though the Cathcart option is zipped - available in navy -
https://www.cathcartlondon.com/products/navy-blouson-jacket

Picked one up in the navy in their winter sale, made in England of very good textiles. Nice & short too