I rec'd my Ryan Ross Bonnet in April in it's original design. Not sure that I'd want a cockade on mine. Just a personal preference. My Robert Mackie Balmoral "Clan Claus" Bonnet has a cockade and I like it that way.

I do like the new external ribbon drawstring, but I still like the inside drawstring of my R.R. Bonnet.

The contrasting color band could be popular and really make the bonnet customizable for the individual customer. I like the neutral grey color of my R.R.Bonnet. If I were to choose an additional color for a grey bonnet, I would choose black for the band (and the torrie) so the bonnet could be worn with 4 of my 5 kilts. Not ready to have a bonnet for each kilt.

I highly recommend the Ryan Ross Bonnet.