Cossack collar
A high standing collar on Cossack and Russian military greatcoats—often fur-trimmed and wrapping the throat, distinct from mandarin fashion bands and from shawl roll collars.
How to recognize it
Origin and history
Where it is used
What is worn now
Editorial styling suggestions from MsDressly—not strict rules.
How it differs
Expression and impression
Common questions
Sources
- Cossacks . Wikipedia Fur-trimmed standing collar on Cossack and military greatcoats.
- File:Russian military uniform.jpg . Wikimedia Commons Russian military uniform with high standing collar; CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Military uniform . Wikipedia Standing greatcoat and service collars on military dress.
September 19, 2026

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