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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-41%
Haikure
Winona Overdyed Lilac
£171.00
£292.00
Balardi
-40%
Frame Denim
Le High N Tight wide-leg jeans Purple
£159.00
£266.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Haikure
Bethany Wide-leg Jeans - Lilac - 27 (W27 / UK8-10 / S) Purple
£97.00
£195.00
Harvey Nichols
-40%
Jean Paul Gaultier
x KNWLS high-rise denim corset shorts Purple
£366.00
£610.00
Mytheresa
Here are some of our fave double (and sometimes triple!) denim looks.
-16%
On Running
On Running Cloud 6
£147.00
£175.00
Balardi
-3%
Pinko
Pinko Grey
£113.00
£117.00
Balardi
-18%
Golden Goose
Super Star Sneaker In Blue Leather And Ice Suede
£178.00
£217.00
Balardi
-10%
On
Cloud X 4 Ad White Sneaker
£158.00
£175.00
Balardi
Nike Jordan
Air Jordan 1 High OG sneakers - Blue
£309.00
FARFETCH
Converse
Chuck 70 high-top sneakers - White
£95.00
FARFETCH
-30%
Marc Jacobs
denim sneakers - Blue
£192.00
£275.00
FARFETCH
Love Moschino
logo-patch denim sneakers - Blue
£170.00
FARFETCH
-20%
Ami
Ami De Coeur Wool Cardigan Black
£322.00
£403.00
Balardi
-16%
On Running
On Running Cloud 6
£147.00
£175.00
Balardi
-14%
HUGO BOSS
H Dahanso Down Jacket Blue
£307.00
£359.00
Balardi
-3%
Pinko
Pinko Grey
£113.00
£117.00
Balardi
-42%
Destin
Oxford Blue Wool Silk Blend Scarf
£109.00
£188.00
Balardi
Alemais
Mickey printed silk scarf Blue
£160.00
Mytheresa
Prada
geometric-print silk scarf - Blue
£200.00
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.
Kurt Geiger
mini Kensington shoulder bag - Gold
£184.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Pinko
Love Lady Puff Classic crossbody bag Pink
£195.00
£389.00
FARFETCH
Longchamp
large Boxford travel bag - Green
£260.00
FARFETCH
DKNY
Jenna chain-embellished cross body bag - Green
£172.00
FARFETCH
-23%
Pinko
Pinko Love One Light Classic Bag Black
£293.00
£381.00
Balardi
Russell & Bromley
GLISTEN TOTE Womens Silver Rhinestone Crystal Bucket Bag
£295.00
Russell & Bromley
Emporio Armani
Bags Black
£173.00
Balardi
Charles & Keith
Micro Augustine Metallic Eel-Effect Chain-Handle Bag Silver
£39.00
Charles & Keith
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-27%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren Blue
£452.00
£623.00
Balardi
Coach
Relaxed Denim Trench Coat In Organic Cotton Blue
£495.00
Coach
-75%
Armani
EMPORIO Double-breasted Denim Coat with Belt size 38
£126.34
£505.37
GLAMOOD
Sandro
Denim collar knit maxi dress Blue
£329.00
Sandro
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!
-23%
Diesel
1988 D Ark
£148.00
£192.00
Balardi
-49%
Nobody's Child
Mid Wash Blue Denim Starlight Midi Dress
£43.00
£85.00
Nobody's Child
Levi's
Jeans Blue
£143.00
Balardi
Fat Face
FatFace Maeve Natural Cable Knitted Sparkle Jumper
£65.00
FatFace
-33%
Mother
The Mid Rise Maven Sneak Jeans Blue
£209.00
£310.00
Balardi
-75%
Diesel
Distressed 1994 Denims L.32 size 31
£42.85
£171.39
GLAMOOD
Levi's
Coats Light Denim Blue
£143.00
Balardi
Asket
The Oxford Shirt Blue
£110.00
ASKET
-32%
Ganni
Organic Cotton Denim Skirt Blue
£181.00
£265.00
Balardi
-23%
Diesel
1978 D Akemi
£148.00
£192.00
Balardi
-24%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Slim Fit Cable Knit Blue
£166.00
£218.00
Balardi
-41%
Closed
Closed Nikka
£167.00
£284.00
Balardi
-18%
Ami
Flared Leg Jeans Blue
£205.00
£251.00
Balardi
-23%
Seven 7
Wide Leg Denim Jeans Blue
£172.00
£224.00
Balardi
-22%
Jean Paul Gaultier
The Black Jpg Baby Tee T Shirt
£134.00
£171.00
Balardi
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli