Matt Bomer has shared the screen with many major names throughout his career, but his latest collaborators were among the most memorable and decidedly furrier. The Emmy-nominated actor fronts Mackage’s new CORE 2025 campaign, appearing alongside Stella Maxwell and a cast of animal partners that included a falcon, an owl, an indigo snake, and two Dobermans. The animals were selected to symbolize the Canadian luxury brand’s core values of precision, wisdom, protection, and presence, as the company expands beyond its reputation for high-end outerwear into a broader lifestyle identity defined by innovation and enduring design.
Matt Bomer said he has admired Mackage for years, citing the brand’s ability to merge sophistication with practicality. “They blend fashion and function really well,” he said. “I’ve been a fan of their aesthetics for years, and I know that they make a quality product. I also know their ethos matches up to mine. They’re authentic with what they do, and I’m always looking for an authentic connection. We share values in that we have a dedication to quality and trying to do the best craft that we can.”
The animals featured in the campaign were very real, not digitally created. For Matt Bomer, that element was a highlight. “I love animals. I’ve always been that guy,” he said. “That was my favorite part of the shoot. Every two minutes it felt like there was a new animal on my arm. It was a real revolving door, one after the other.” While the indigo snake came close enough to cause a moment of concern and the Dobermans brought high energy to the set, Bomer said the birds were surprisingly the easiest scene partners. “They all have a strength, precision and quiet confidence that really represented the collection.”
Among the pieces he wore, Bomer pointed to the Skai wool coat as a standout favorite. Describing it as both timeless and adaptable, he noted its removable down liner and ability to transition between formal and casual settings. He also highlighted the Victor-R Light Down Jacket With Storm Visor Hood as a practical choice for everyday winter wear. “It’s refined but super functional, which is what I need and I think what we all need,” he said. “You want something you know will look good but isn’t high maintenance.”
Over the years, Matt Bomer’s personal style has evolved through a long-running collaboration with stylist Warren Alfie Baker. He credits Baker with helping him stay current without losing his individual identity. “He knows how to shift you just slightly out of your comfort zone and push you in a new direction,” Bomer said. “Evolution is the only constant. He keeps you moving forward, and he has such an intuitive sense of what works.”
Matt Bomer is reuniting with key members of his Fellow Travelers creative team for Foster Dade, a project he described as a “phenomenal” script with a world built by Greg Berlanti and Bash Doran. He emphasized his lasting respect for director Dan Minahan and producer Robbie Rogers. “We have such an authentic and easy connection,” he said. “It was an easy yes.”
Matt Bomer will also appear in Outcome, the Jonah Hill–directed feature starring Cameron Diaz and Keanu Reeves. He described working on the film as “a dream come true.” “I had unrealistically high expectations of everyone involved and they all superseded them,” Bomer said. “If you’re ever going to have to play best friends with people in Hollywood, Keanu Reeves and Cameron Diaz make it really easy to do.”
He also reacted to recent news that his Fellow Travelers co-star Jonathan Bailey was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive, marking the first time the magazine has awarded the title to an openly gay man. “I’m glad the world has finally woken up to what we’ve all known for years,” Bomer said. “Part of me feels like I can’t believe it’s taken until 2025, but progress is progress. I’m just grateful that we’re here today, and Johnny is the perfect person to hold the mantle.”
As Mackage enters a new phase of brand identity, Matt Bomer’s involvement underscores the label’s emphasis on craft, evolution, and quiet confidence values mirrored not only in its direction, but also in the actor’s approach to his own work.
