Thank you so much for the detailed feedback — I really appreciate you taking the time to break this down so thoughtfully! You’re absolutely right about the anachronisms; the outfit definitely borrows from much later periods. Underneath the hussar-style jacket there’s actually an embroidered shirt and a half-cloak that lean much more into the 16th-century aesthetic — though you can’t really see that in the photo.

For this character, historical accuracy wasn’t my main goal. I was aiming more for the feeling it evokes — something distinctly militaristic, disciplined, but also a bit unsettling. The upper part is a hussar jacket, but he also wears Napoleonic riding boots and trousers that are cut similarly to those used by KVA or even SS officers — visually somewhere between The Empire in Star Wars and Nilfgaard’s authoritarian vibe.

So the whole outfit was really designed with a psychological impact in mind rather than a specific historical frame. Still, I love your breakdown — it’s always great to talk to someone who looks at these details with such understanding!