How to pull off the Canadian Tuxedo, 2023’s chicest co-ord trend
Why does the Canadian Tuxedo get such a bad rap? Double denim has been low-key trendy for decades, and it is coming back in full force for 2023: Canada’s most polarising creation is the co-ord trend of the year.
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And more than obvious costume party attire, double denim can be surprisingly chic. Maya Hawke, Cate Blanchett, Kai-Isaiah Jamal, and most recently Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have all sported the Canadian Tuxedo. And not only that: respected labels like JW Anderson, Givenchy, and Dion Lee have sent more than one model down the runway in head-to-toe denim.
Contrary to popular belief, the Canadian Tuxedo can be more than denim button-downs and matching jeans: corset tops, maxi skirts, knee-high boots, shorts, and even three-piece suits are part of the ever-so-chic double-denim universe. I’ll let you in on another secret: the two denim pieces don’t even have to match.
A full dark-wash denim ensemble can feel super dressy and refined, while a light-wash gives a more casual vibe. Other colours of denim, like black and even lilac, make for a show-stopping outfit.
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-8%
Calvin Klein Jeans
Glasses, female, Purple, 54 MM, Ckj23648 Optical Frame
£92.05
£100.05
Miinto
-40%
Frame Denim
Le High N Tight wide-leg jeans Purple
£159.00
£266.00
Mytheresa
-25%
Haikure
Classic Denim Jeans Purple
£173.73
£231.65
Miinto
-30%
Isabel Marant
Pearl denim jacket Purple
£490.00
£700.00
Mytheresa
Here are some of our fave double (and sometimes triple!) denim looks.
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
Charles & Keith
Octavia Front Flap Top Handle Bag Brown
£89.00
Charles & Keith
On
Cloudpulse Next Black
£120.00
On
-30%
Fat Face
FatFace Luna Red Regular Square Neck Jacquard Midi Dress
£62.00
£89.00
FatFace
-40%
Karl Lagerfeld
Panache denim pumps - Blue
£96.00
£160.00
FARFETCH
-10%
Nike Jordan
Air Jordan 1 High OG sneakers - Blue
£294.00
£327.00
FARFETCH
Nike Jordan
Air Ship Bold Berry sneakers - Blue
£113.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Philippe Model
denim sneakers - Blue
£238.00
£398.00
FARFETCH
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
Charles & Keith
Octavia Front Flap Top Handle Bag Brown
£89.00
Charles & Keith
On
Cloudpulse Next Black
£120.00
On
-30%
Fat Face
FatFace Luna Red Regular Square Neck Jacquard Midi Dress
£62.00
£89.00
FatFace
-25%
Max Mara
Winter Scarves, female, Blue, ONE SIZE, Pagella Scarf
£114.84
£153.12
Miinto
Alemais
Printed silk twill scarf Blue
£190.00
Mytheresa
Aspinal of London
Botanical-print silk scarf - Blue
£150.00
FARFETCH
How to accessorise your Canadian Tuxedo
Styling the infamous tuxedo can feel challenging, but you mustn’t give in to fear. We especially love pairing double denim with neon shoes and accessories. Moreover, light denim looks great with silver jewellery, while dark-wash denim really makes gold jewellery pop. Lastly, a leather jacket or a trench coat can help lessen the blue jean blues. Unless your trench coat is denim too… now that’s commitment.
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Gucci
2016-2025 Textured Calfskin Blondie Card Case on Strap crossbody bag - Green
£489.00
£700.00
FARFETCH
-13%
Gianni Chiarini
Dua leather tote bag - Green
£148.00
£171.00
FARFETCH
Longchamp
large Boxford travel bag - Green
£270.00
FARFETCH
Kurt Geiger
mini Chelsea eagle-embellioshment cross body bag - Green
£206.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Charles & Keith
Augustine Metallic Eel-Effect Shoulder Bag Silver
£63.20
£79.00
Charles & Keith
Steve Madden
Bazura-S Bag SILVER
£129.99
Steve Madden
-40%
Charles & Keith
Neva Brushed Denim Two-Way Bucket Bag Blue
£51.00
£85.00
Charles & Keith
Vivienne Westwood
Charm Frame Purse Supple Leather Blackpurple / Red / Bluesilver-ch One Size Women
£540.00
Vivienne Westwood
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-19%
Only
Trench Coats, female, Blue, S, Onljuliette Ls Dnm Qyt Trench Coat
£107.84
£132.34
Miinto
-40%
AllSaints
Lyocell Freda Lightweight Denim Cargo Trousers, Size: UK 6/US 2 Brown
£83.70
£139.00
AllSaints
So with nothing but respect for our northern neighbours, we want to salute the Canadian Tuxedo and give it the polite but ample attention it deserves. Thanks, Canada!
-39%
Fat Face
FatFace Pamala Rose Pink Patched Chintz Blouse
£30.00
£49.50
FatFace
-46%
AllSaints
Cotton Alma High Rise Denim Skirt, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£85.50
£159.00
AllSaints
-38%
Fat Face
FatFace Maria Blue Denim Midi Dress
£45.00
£72.00
FatFace
-46%
AllSaints
Cotton Dayly Trench Coat, Size: UK 14/US 10 Brown
£182.70
£339.00
AllSaints
-31%
Fat Face
FatFace Dark Natural Archive Textile Knitted Cable Jumper
£43.00
£62.00
FatFace
-40%
AllSaints
Lyocell Freda Lightweight Denim Cargo Trousers, Size: UK 6/US 2 Brown
£83.70
£139.00
AllSaints
AllSaints
Cotton Nancy Slim Fit Denim Shirt, Size: UK 14/US 10 Blue
£139.00
AllSaints
Magda Butrym
Denim Corset Top Size S Blue
£99.00
HEWI
AllSaints
Cotton Aleida Denim Blazer, Size: UK 14/US 10 Black
£159.00
AllSaints
Fat Face
FatFace Maeve Natural Cable Knitted Sparkle Jumper
£65.00
FatFace
-50%
Max Mara
Eles mid-rise wide-leg jeans Blue
£140.00
£280.00
Mytheresa
-74%
Diesel
Stretch Denim Jeans SLANDY High Rise 11cm L.32 size 26
£41.24
£161.11
GLAMOOD
Fat Face
FatFace Tasha Blue Denim Jacket
£59.00
FatFace
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli