About Us
Welcome to Canada's destination for luxury outerwear.
For nearly 80 years, our family has been dedicated to exceptional coatmaking.
Our story began in Curinga, Italy, where founder Elia Pizzonia trained under Master Tailor Mastro Leo from the age of eight, developing the craftsmanship that would become our legacy.
In 1960, Elia brought his European tailoring expertise to Canada. After building his reputation in Toronto’s garment industry, he founded Coats by Mary Ellen in 1982, naming the company after his wife Elena and daughter Mary. The brand quickly became known for its quality, personalized service, and timeless style.
Today, as a second-generation family-owned business, we proudly continue that tradition. For over 40 years, Coats by Mary Ellen has been one of Toronto’s leading luxury outerwear destinations, offering an extensive selection of women’s and men’s coats.
Our garments are crafted from premium fabrics including wool, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, fine gabardine and more. Woven in Italy and expertly crafted in our Toronto workshop, they reflect our commitment to quality and local craftsmanship. As one of Canada’s last remaining wool outerwear manufacturers, we are proud to preserve this tradition.
Whether ready-to-wear or bespoke, every coat is designed with superior tailoring, lasting quality, and timeless elegance. Our showroom is open to the public and offers one of Canada’s largest selections of luxury outerwear and inclusive sizing. We help every customer find a coat that feels like it's made just for them.
More than outerwear, we offer a legacy of craftsmanship, heritage, and personal service, creating garments that provide warmth, confidence, and enduring style for generations.
Our Services
We specialize in ready-made and bespoke outerwear — bring us your vision, and we’ll bring it to life.
We also offer:
- Complimentary pressing and steaming on all Coats by Mary Ellen garments
- Dry cleaning (cloth and leather)
- Expert alterations
- Coat and jacket remodeling
- Repairs and relining
- Leather care and restoration
- Zipper replacements
- Hemming and shortening