Is Mackage a Luxury Brand? Who Owns Mackage and Where It Is Made

Yes. Mackage is a Canadian luxury outerwear brand, known for tailored down coats with leather trims, and it sits in the same bracket as Moncler, Canada Goose and Yves Salomon. Here is the story behind it: who founded it, who owns it, where the coats are made and why they cost what they do. Shop the Mackage collection at Luxury Shoes .

Quick answer

• Founded: in Montreal in 1999 by Eran Elfassy, with co-founder Elisa Dahan.
• Owner: APP Group (Canada) Inc., a private Montreal company that also owns Soia & Kyo.
• Made in: partner factories in Asia and Europe, including China, Vietnam, South Korea, Italy and Portugal.
• Known for: fitted down coats with the Signature Collar, an asymmetric zip and leather trims.

The founders

Mackage was founded in Montreal in 1999 by Eran Elfassy, whose family worked in the leather trade, and co-founder Elisa Dahan; the two have been friends since childhood. Leather was there from the start, which is why so many Mackage down coats carry leather trims at the pockets, cuffs and placket.

Who owns Mackage?

Mackage is owned by APP Group (Canada) Inc., a privately held company based in Montreal. APP Group also owns Soia & Kyo, another Montreal outerwear label. In 2017 the investment firm Lee Equity Partners and its fashion platform InterLuxe took part in a recapitalisation of APP Group. Mackage is not owned by a luxury conglomerate.

Where are Mackage coats made?

Mackage designs in Montreal and makes its outerwear with partner factories. Its 2024 supply chain report lists factories in China, Vietnam, South Korea, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Bosnia, Turkey and Armenia. A few product pages state a country of manufacture; most do not.

What makes Mackage luxury

Three things set Mackage apart from mainstream down coats. The first is the cut: its fitted coats are tailored with a waist, slim sleeves and the high Signature Collar. The second is the detail: leather trims, an asymmetric zip, inner bibs and storm cuffs. The third is the warmth data: every style carries a temperature rating, from plus 5C to minus 35C, and the warmest coats use 800 fill power down. Read our guide to Mackage warmth ratings for the details.

Who wears Mackage?

Meghan Markle is the best known wearer. In December 2017 she wore the Mackage Elodie coat, which sold out soon after, and in February 2025 she wore the Calina maxi coat at the Invictus Games in Whistler. Shop the Elodie and the Calina at Luxury Shoes .

Mackage at a glance

Is Mackage worth it?

If you want one coat that is warm enough for a real winter and still looks tailored, yes. A Mackage coat is built to last for many seasons; the fitted icons such as the Kay return season after season, so they do not date. Compare it with its peers in Mackage vs Canada Goose and Yves Salomon vs Moncler vs Mackage.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mackage a luxury brand?

Yes. Mackage is a Canadian luxury outerwear brand founded in Montreal in 1999, known for tailored down coats with leather trims.

Who owns Mackage?

Mackage is owned by APP Group (Canada) Inc., a private Montreal company that also owns Soia & Kyo.

Is Mackage made in Canada?

No. Mackage is designed in Montreal and made by partner factories in countries including China, Vietnam, South Korea, Italy and Portugal.

Who founded Mackage?

Eran Elfassy founded Mackage in Montreal in 1999, with co-founder Elisa Dahan.

Is Mackage at Luxury Handbags authentic?

Yes. Every Mackage piece sold by Luxury Handbags is 100% authentic.