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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Marques Almeida

Denim Tank Top - Womens - Cotton/Recycled Cotton Purple

Delivery: £5.00

£305.00

Browns

-40%

Jean Paul Gaultier

x KNWLS high-rise denim corset shorts Purple

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£366.00 ~~£610.00~~

Mytheresa

-45%

Off-white

Burnished Lilac Cargo Shorts - female - Off White - Denim Shorts - Gray - W26 - Shorts Grey

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£295.50 ~~£537.00~~

Miinto

-30%

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Isabel Marant

Pearl denim jacket Purple

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£490.00 ~~£700.00~~

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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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MR MARVIS

Coconuts Pinstripe * The Linen Shacket White

Delivery: free

£179.00

MR MARVIS

Cloudsurfer Max White

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£115.00

Ganni

Green Canvas Cap

Delivery: £5.00

£90.00

GANNI

Cloud X 4 White

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£95.00

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Denim heels for the win

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-10%

Nike Jordan

Air Jordan 1 High OG sneakers - Blue

Delivery: £10.00

£224.00 ~~£250.00~~

FARFETCH

-50%

Marc Jacobs

The Quilted denim sandals - Blue

Delivery: £10.00

£221.00 ~~£443.00~~

FARFETCH

-50%

Ganni

denim lace-up ballet flats - Blue

Delivery: £10.00

£198.00 ~~£395.00~~

FARFETCH

-30%

Marc Jacobs

The Rip And Tear Denim High Top sneakers - Blue

Delivery: £15.00

£192.00 ~~£275.00~~

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The true Canadian Tuxedo!

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MR MARVIS

Coconuts Pinstripe * The Linen Shacket White

Delivery: free

£179.00

MR MARVIS

Cloudsurfer Max White

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£115.00

Ganni

Green Canvas Cap

Delivery: £5.00

£90.00

GANNI

Cloud X 4 White

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£95.00

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

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Ferragamo

Women Felini print silk mini bandeau Blue

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£180.00

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Les-Ottomans

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

Delivery: £8.00

£100.00

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Ferragamo

Women Eden shoes print silk mini bandeau Blue

Delivery: Delivery costs apply

£180.00

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Mila Schön

Pre-Owned silk scarf - Blue

Delivery: £10.00

£152.00

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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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Longchamp

large Boxford travel bag - Brown

Delivery: £10.00

£270.00

FARFETCH

Nike

x KNWLS Razr panelled shoulder bag - Green

Delivery: £10.00

£245.00

FARFETCH

-35%

Michael Michael Kors

small Lydia cross body bag - Orange

Delivery: £10.00

£167.00 ~~£255.00~~

FARFETCH

Longchamp

small Le Pliage Energy holdall bag - Green

Delivery: £10.00

£270.00

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Steve Madden

Bazura-S Bag SILVER

Delivery: free

£77.99

Steve Madden

-40%

Tommy Hilfiger

Archive Logo Metallic Padded Shoulder Bag Silver

Delivery: £4.90

£54.00 ~~£90.00~~

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Ganni

Bou Mini Bag - Womens - Polyurethane/Recycled Leather/Cotton/Recycled Cotton Silver

Delivery: £5.00

£345.00

Browns

-26%

Elie Beaumont

Womens Crossbody 2 Womens Customisable Handbag - Silver - Size: ONE size

Delivery: free

£52.00 ~~£69.99~~

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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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-50%

Ganni

Green Tiger Print Denim Dress

Delivery: free

£447.50 ~~£895.00~~

GANNI

-42%

Ariat

Womens Whitby Insulated Trench Coat Long Sleeve in French Khaki, Size X-Large, by Ariat Brown

Delivery: free

£110.00 ~~£190.00~~

Ariat

Ganni

Vibrant Yellow Dress in Printed Denim - Size 34 Organic Cotton

Delivery: free

£410.00

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Ariat

Womens UltraPuff Insulated Down Coat Long Sleeve in Black, Size X-Small, by Ariat

Delivery: free

£160.00

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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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