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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-25%
Haikure
Classic Denim Jeans Purple
£173.73
£231.65
Miinto
-8%
Calvin Klein Jeans
Glasses, female, Purple, 54 MM, Ckj23648 Optical Frame
£92.05
£100.05
Miinto
-72%
Here are some of our fave double (and sometimes triple!) denim looks.
-30%
New Balance
Womens 574 in Beige/White Suede/Mesh, size 3.5 Narrow
£70.00
£100.00
New Balance
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
-20%
Antler
Heritage Mini Crossbody In Natural
£96.00
£120.00
Antler
On
Cloudpulse Next Black
£120.00
On
Tory Burch
pre-owned denim tassel espadrilles - Blue
£146.00
FARFETCH
-10%
Nike Jordan
Air Jordan 1 High OG sneakers - Blue
£224.00
£250.00
FARFETCH
Nike Jordan
Air Ship Bold Berry sneakers - Blue
£110.00
FARFETCH
Louis Vuitton
x Richard Prince 100mm Monogram pumps - Grey
£417.00
FARFETCH
-30%
New Balance
Womens 574 in Beige/White Suede/Mesh, size 3.5 Narrow
£70.00
£100.00
New Balance
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
-20%
Antler
Heritage Mini Crossbody In Natural
£96.00
£120.00
Antler
On
Cloudpulse Next Black
£120.00
On
Ferragamo
Women Eden shoes print silk mini bandeau Blue
£180.00
Ferragamo
Alemais
Printed silk twill scarf Blue
£190.00
Mytheresa
Ferragamo
Women Felini print silk mini bandeau Blue
£180.00
Ferragamo
Acne Studios
Trompe-loil silk scarf Blue
£180.00
Mytheresa
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.
Longchamp
large Boxford travel bag - Brown
£270.00
FARFETCH
Marc Jacobs
The Leather Crossbody Tote bag - Pink
£350.00
FARFETCH
-35%
Michael Michael Kors
small Lydia cross body bag - Orange
£167.00
£255.00
FARFETCH
Michael Kors
logo-lettering leather tote bag - Green
£173.00
FARFETCH
Charles & Keith
Elspeth Metallic Chain Shoulder Bag Silver
£75.00
Charles & Keith
Steve Madden
Bazura-S Bag SILVER
£129.99
Steve Madden
-20%
Charles & Keith
Jesmyn Sequinned Two-Way Bag Silver
£63.20
£79.00
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
-50%
Ganni
Green Tiger Print Denim Dress
£447.50
£895.00
GANNI
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!
Fat Face
FatFace Tasha Blue Regular Denim Jacket
£59.00
FatFace
Tommy Hilfiger
Slim White Denim Trucker Jacket
£140.00
Tommy Hilfiger
-38%
Fat Face
FatFace Faye Teal Blue Ribbed Crew Neck Knitted Cardigan
£35.00
£56.00
FatFace
Magda Butrym
Denim Corset Top Size S Blue
£99.00
HEWI
-46%
Fat Face
FatFace Remi Rose Pink Knitted Cardigan
£30.00
£56.00
FatFace
MR MARVIS
Rileys * The Originals Red
£79.00
MR MARVIS
-32%
Fat Face
FatFace Blanche Green Oversized Sparkle Knitted Cardigan
£44.00
£65.00
FatFace
-50%
Ganni
Blue Light Washed Denim Dress - Size 34 Tencel
£205.00
£410.00
GANNI
-20%
Liu Jo
Shirt Dresses, female, Blue, XS, Denim Shirt Dress
£167.91
£209.67
Miinto
-42%
Fat Face
FatFace Katie Ivory Knitted Long Line Cardigan
£38.00
£65.00
FatFace
-50%
Ganni
Blue Light Rigid Denim Dress - Size 34 Organic Cotton
£227.50
£455.00
GANNI
Fat Face
FatFace Kara Yellow Ditsy Pop Petite Shirt
£49.50
FatFace
-46%
Fat Face
FatFace Chalet Pale Blue Knitted Fairisle Crew Neck Jumper
£30.00
£56.00
FatFace
-50%
Levi's
Womens Fresh As A Daisy Patchwork Trucker Denim Jacket - Blue - Size: 14
£60.00
£120.00
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Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli