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Canada all over their website... but I can't find anything said where the jackets are made.....
For anyone wondering (and in response to my own post) I currently have in my possession all three of: the Veilance Monitor Down (Black, L), the Arcteryx Thorsen (Black, L) and the Norse Projects Rokkvi Down Gore Tex (Black, L). Because I got the NP and the Veilance on (rare) sale (yes, from a reputable, authorized dealer) they are all around the same price (~$800-900 USD). Also, for reference, I am 6' 6", 205 lbs.
I ordered all three to try on, with the intention of returning two. Probably to no-one's surprise, I am keeping the Veilance. But, if anyone else is in the market for a similar jacket and wants more info (as I was) see my notes below.
Veilance: the coat is obviously beautifully made. It is also the slimmest fitting of the three, noticeably slimmer fitting than the ArcTeryx and almost too small across the shoulders. The sleeves are just barely long enough for me but I have long arms - this is a problem I have with all jackets, so it is sort of a fixed variable. Mostly the reason that I am keeping it is that the detailing looks great, the fit looks the best on me, and the way the zipper is constructed makes it easier to get on and off. I don't necessarily love that the down doesn't go all the way to the bottom, but it does make the coat less bulky, and there isn't really any reason to have down down there.
Arcteryx Thorsen: this would have been my next choice. Had I had to pay full price for the Veilance, I do not think that it would have been worth it, but at the same price, the veilance narrowly edged out the arcteryx. Slightly roomier fit, but also really high quality jacket. These jackets are cut long, so the Large fits me well with room to spare, even though I am a bigger than average person.
Norse Projects: This is also a nice jacket, but decidedly more "fashion" and "urban" feeling than "outdoorsy." The material on the cuffs and the neck is more like a sweatshirt type cuff; ribbed. I didn't like it as much. It is still a very nice jacket, and I think would be a great match for someone with a more urban style or aesthetic (I don't mean to overstate this though; all three jackets basically are indistinguishable when on, as they are just black parkas).