Matt Bomer stars in Mackage's new CORE 2025 campaign. Courtesy of Mackage Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Matt Bomer has had plenty of high profile co-stars in his day but his latest project delivered the hairiest (in a good way) and he wouldn't have it any other way. The Emmy nominated performer fronts Mackage's sleek CORE 2025 campaign starring alongside a falcon, owl, indigo snake and two Dobermans cast to rep Mackage's core values of "precision, wisdom, protection and presence." It's a new era for the Canadian luxury brand as it expands beyond luxe outerwear into a lifestyle vision "defined by technical innovation, refined silhouettes and enduring style," per Mackage. Related Stories General News 'Fellow Travelers' Forever: Matt Bomer Reacts to Jonathan Bailey's Sexiest Man Alive Honor News Jonathan Bailey Named People's Sexiest Man Alive Bomer is fully on board, not only to share space with the "menagerie" of animals but with Mackage's aesthetics that he said "blend fashion and function really well." Below the veteran star opens up on his winter style, why his collaborations with stylist Warren Alfie Baker work so well and how he got along with Cameron Diaz and Keanu Reeves in Jonah Hill's upcoming movie. (Spoiler alert: They got on really well!) I know you're thoughtful about brand partnerships so why did you say yes to Mackage? Were you a fan of the brand? I've always been a fan of Mackage. They blend fashion and function really well. 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. Tell me about working with the animals. I assume they were real and not AI? They were not AI. They were in fact very real. I love animals. I've always been that guy. If I'm honest with you, that was my favorite part of the shoot. If I get to hold a wild animal, it's great. Interestingly enough, I found the dogs to be the most high maintenance of the crew. You'd think with a reptile involved, it would've been the reptile, but these dogs were just raring to go. The snake got a little close to my face a couple of times, and I thought it might bite me. It was a big snake. But the owl - the birds were incredible and actually the easiest to work with. The animals really represented the collection really well. They all have a strength, precision and kind of quiet confidence. Bomer in Mackage's CORE 2025 campaign with his furry friends. Courtesy of Mackage I feel like I know your resumé pretty well but I can't recall if you've worked closely with animals like this in the past? I'm sure I've worked with animals before in a photo shoot but not to this extent. Every two minutes it felt like there was a new animal on my arm. It was a real revolving door, one after the other. I had my own little menagerie going on. I loved it. Frankly, I'd rather work with an animal on a photo shoot than in a film or a television series. They tend to always upstage you. They're so present and alive and they don't care that they're on camera. You have to be careful when they're your scene partner. Children and animals, that's what they say. Do you have a favorite Mackage piece that you wore in the shoot or took home? It's the core collection for a reason, you really can't go wrong, honestly. It's a matter of personal taste. I happen to really love the Skai wool coat. It's a completely timeless silhouette and it's just designed and engineered so well. You can remove the down wool liner so it's really adaptable. I could wear it out to a dinner, I could wear it with jeans, I could wear it with a suit underneath. It's really, really versatile and really refined but super functional, which is what I need and I think what we all need. When the weather gets cold, you're always looking for a staple that you can throw on and you know will look good but isn't too high maintenance. I also really love the [Victor-R Light Down Jacket With Storm Visor Hood]. I can see myself wearing that for my coffee runs in the morning, going to the gym or meeting friends at a casual place. If I'm not dressing for an elegant night out per se, that tends to be the kind of jacket that I go for, especially in the wintertime. Matt Bomer stars in Mackage's new CORE 2025 campaign. Courtesy of Mackage You work closely with stylist Warren Alfie Baker, who in addition to being a brilliant in-demand stylist is an even nicer guy. I'm curious how your style has evolved since working with him? What makes Warren so brilliant is that he has all these leading men but he manages to individuate them and give them their own sense of style. He knows h