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.

Yara Shahidi is seen in Midtown wearing a fitted dark-wash denim jacket with matching baggy jeans and pointed brown suede shoes.

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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.

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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.

Edie Liberty Rose seen wearing a matching look with a cropped purple jeans blouse and a wide leg purple jeans with bright flat shoes before the Mark Fast show during London Fashion Week.

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-40%

Jean Paul Gaultier

x KNWLS high-rise denim corset shorts Purple

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£366.00 ~~£610.00~~

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-8%

Calvin Klein Jeans

Glasses, female, Purple, 54 MM, Ckj23648 Optical Frame

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£92.05 ~~£100.05~~

Miinto

-72%

Diesel

Womens DIESEL L LILAC Womens Jacket Double Breasted Coat Winter REVERSIBLE Overcoat - Navy - Size: 10/8 Blue

Delivery: free

£55.99 ~~£199.99~~

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Frame Denim

Le High N Tight wide-leg jeans Purple

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£159.00 ~~£266.00~~

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Here are some of our fave double (and sometimes triple!) denim looks.

Corset tops for a chic Y2K vibe

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Cloud 6 White

Delivery: £2.00

£140.00

CONVERSE X COMME DES GARCONS Low Top Sole

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CONVERSE X COMME DES GARCONS

Low Top Sole White

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£66.00 ~~£150.00~~

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Cloudpulse Next Black

Delivery: £2.00

£120.00

-31%

Clarks

Hollyhock Walk Standard Fit White

Delivery: £4.95

£52.00 ~~£75.00~~

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Denim heels for the win

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Nike Jordan

Air Jordan 1 High OG sneakers - Blue

Delivery: £10.00

£294.00 ~~£327.00~~

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Diesel

D-Venus 80mm denim slingback pumps - Blue

Delivery: £10.00

£283.00 ~~£565.00~~

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Versace

40mm Barocco denim pumps - Blue

Delivery: £10.00

£322.00

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Högl

70mm Joyce denim open-toe mules - Blue

Delivery: £10.00

£151.00 ~~£189.00~~

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The true Canadian Tuxedo!

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Cloud 6 White

Delivery: £2.00

£140.00

Burberry

Cotton Polo Shirt White

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£325.00

Burberry

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Cloudpulse Next Black

Delivery: £2.00

£120.00

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Closed

Cardigans, female, Black, S, Jacquard Cardigan

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£274.02 ~~£365.40~~

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The Canadian Tuxedo is the perfect base for a monochrome blue look

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Max Mara

Winter Scarves, female, Blue, ONE SIZE, Pagella Scarf

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£114.84 ~~£153.12~~

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GANT

Women Chain Silk Scarf (ONE SIZE) EVENING BLUE

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£90.00

GANT

Aspinal of London

Botanical-print silk scarf - Blue

Delivery: £10.00

£150.00

FARFETCH

BESTSELLER

Acne Studios

Trompe-loil silk scarf Blue

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£180.00

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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

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Gucci

2016-2025 Textured Calfskin Blondie Card Case on Strap crossbody bag - Green

Delivery: free

£489.00 ~~£700.00~~

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Longchamp

large Boxford travel bag - Green

Delivery: £10.00

£270.00

FARFETCH

Ganni Bou gradient-effect mini bag - Pink

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Ganni

Bou gradient-effect mini bag - Pink

Delivery: £10.00

£242.00 ~~£345.00~~

FARFETCH

Gucci 2016-2025 Mini Microguccissima Dome satchel - Pink

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Gucci

2016-2025 Mini Microguccissima Dome satchel - Pink

Delivery: £10.00

£382.00 ~~£638.00~~

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Maje

Miss M Leather Clutch Bag - Party Wear - Silver - Maje

Delivery: free

£229.00

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AllSaints

Cow Leather Honore Leather Crossbody Wallet Bag, Size: One Size Silver

Delivery: free

£58.00 ~~£89.00~~

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Kate Spade New York Womens Bridget Mirror Metallic Small Flap Shoulder - Silver - One Size

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Kate Spade New York

Womens Bridget Mirror Metallic Small Flap Shoulder - Silver - One Size

Delivery: £2.99

£69.00 ~~£329.00~~

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Jimmy Choo London

mini Paris leather bag - Silver

Delivery: £10.00

£251.00 ~~£335.00~~

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Maria Barteczko, wearing a blue denim oversized trenchcoat by Teurn, a blue button down shirt by Teurn, blue denim wide leg jeans by Teurn, a black leather baseball cap by Arket, black kitten heel strap sandals by Teurn, a black mini Kelly bag by Hermes, silver hoops earrings by H&M and black oversized Aviator glasses by Victoria Beckham, during a streetstyle shooting.

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AllSaints

Womens Cotton Aki Crossover Wide Leg Denim Jeans, Size: 28 White

Delivery: free

£149.00

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Roman

Colour Block Faux Longline Hooded Jacket Brown

Delivery: free

£30.00 ~~£45.00~~

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AllSaints

Lyocell Freda Lightweight Denim Cargo Trousers, Size: UK 16/US 12 Brown

Delivery: free

£93.00 ~~£139.00~~

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GANT

Women Puff Sleeve Denim Dress (40) INDIGO Blue

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£75.00 ~~£150.00~~

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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!

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