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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Haikure

Winona Overdyed Lilac

Delivery: £15.00

£171.00 ~~£292.00~~

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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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Haikure

Bethany Wide-leg Jeans - Lilac - 27 (W27 / UK8-10 / S) Purple

Delivery: £7.50

£97.00 ~~£195.00~~

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Jean Paul Gaultier

x KNWLS high-rise denim corset shorts Purple

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£366.00 ~~£610.00~~

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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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On Running

On Running Cloud 6

Delivery: £15.00

£147.00 ~~£175.00~~

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Pinko

Pinko Grey

Delivery: £15.00

£113.00 ~~£117.00~~

Balardi

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Golden Goose

Super Star Sneaker In Blue Leather And Ice Suede

Delivery: £15.00

£178.00 ~~£217.00~~

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Cloud X 4 Ad White Sneaker

Delivery: £15.00

£158.00 ~~£175.00~~

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Denim heels for the win

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Nike Jordan

Air Jordan 1 High OG sneakers - Blue

Delivery: free

£309.00

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Converse

Chuck 70 high-top sneakers - White

Delivery: £10.00

£95.00

FARFETCH

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Marc Jacobs

denim sneakers - Blue

Delivery: £10.00

£192.00 ~~£275.00~~

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Love Moschino

logo-patch denim sneakers - Blue

Delivery: £10.00

£170.00

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The true Canadian Tuxedo!

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Ami

Ami De Coeur Wool Cardigan Black

Delivery: £15.00

£322.00 ~~£403.00~~

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On Running

On Running Cloud 6

Delivery: £15.00

£147.00 ~~£175.00~~

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HUGO BOSS

H Dahanso Down Jacket Blue

Delivery: £15.00

£307.00 ~~£359.00~~

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Pinko

Pinko Grey

Delivery: £15.00

£113.00 ~~£117.00~~

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

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Destin

Oxford Blue Wool Silk Blend Scarf

Delivery: £15.00

£109.00 ~~£188.00~~

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Alemais

Mickey printed silk scarf Blue

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£160.00

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Prada

geometric-print silk scarf - Blue

Delivery: £15.00

£200.00

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Les-Ottomans

Grey Ikat-Print Velvet Cushion - Unisex - Cotton/Silk/Velvet Blue

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£100.00

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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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Kurt Geiger

mini Kensington shoulder bag - Gold

Delivery: £10.00

£184.00

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Pinko

Love Lady Puff Classic crossbody bag Pink

Delivery: £10.00

£195.00 ~~£389.00~~

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Longchamp

large Boxford travel bag - Green

Delivery: £10.00

£260.00

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DKNY

Jenna chain-embellished cross body bag - Green

Delivery: £10.00

£172.00

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Pinko

Pinko Love One Light Classic Bag Black

Delivery: £15.00

£293.00 ~~£381.00~~

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Russell & Bromley

GLISTEN TOTE Womens Silver Rhinestone Crystal Bucket Bag

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£295.00

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Emporio Armani

Bags Black

Delivery: £15.00

£173.00

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Charles & Keith

Micro Augustine Metallic Eel-Effect Chain-Handle Bag Silver

Delivery: £4.00

£39.00

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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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Polo Ralph Lauren

Polo Ralph Lauren Blue

Delivery: free

£452.00 ~~£623.00~~

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Coach

Relaxed Denim Trench Coat In Organic Cotton Blue

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£495.00

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Armani

EMPORIO Double-breasted Denim Coat with Belt size 38

Delivery: £10.92

£126.34 ~~£505.37~~

GLAMOOD

Sandro

Denim collar knit maxi dress Blue

Delivery: free

£329.00

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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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