Yes, that is a real American Buffalo skin coat. I have seen those some place on the web for a few thousand dollars. Found this link http://www.millvalleyleather.com/Mens-Buffalo-Fur-Coats_c_9.htmlWhat's wrong with the coat? Looks good with that hat ! I think you could carry it off!! As for the hatband, why don't you like it? It looks to be a basketweave tooled leather one. Yea, I could see you in that hat & that coat