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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7 For All Mankind

Elastic Side Slit Short Purple

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$31.99

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-76%

Palm Angels

Denim shorts Purple

Delivery: $9.95

$133.00 ~~$554.00~~

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Hudson

Rosalie Zinfandel Wide Leg Jean Purple

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$70.99

Rue La La

Veronica Beard

Crosbie Wide-Leg Jeans with Pocket Details Purple

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$298.00

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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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-30%

Fleur du Mal

denim bustier top - women - Cotton - 2 - Blue

Delivery: free

$207.00 ~~$295.00~~

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-39%

Nike

Mens Air Max 2017 Shoes in Red | 849559-601 Blue

Delivery: free

$114.97 ~~$190.00~~

Nike

Moncler

Moncler Embroidered Logo Cotton T-shirt, Men, White, Size: 3xl

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$470.00

Moncler

Vince Camuto

Ruffle Midi Dress Black

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$69.99

Rue La La

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Denim heels for the win

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-16%

Marc Jacobs

denim sneakers - women - Cotton/Rubber/Cotton - 38 - Blue

Delivery: $24.00

$250.00 ~~$298.00~~

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-4%

Masha Popova

120mm denim knee-high boots - women - Rubber/Calf Leather/Fabric/Fabric - 37 - Blue

Delivery: free

$397.00 ~~$414.00~~

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-20%

Desigual

panelled lace-up sneakers - women - Fabric/Fabric/Rubber - 36 - Blue

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$274.00 ~~$342.00~~

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Kurt Geiger

Kensington sandals - women - Calf Leather/Calf Leather/Grained Leather - 39 - Blue

Delivery: $24.00

$161.00

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The true Canadian Tuxedo!

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Cinq à Sept

Khloe single breasted denim blazer - women - Cotton - 10 - Black

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$395.00

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-39%

Nike

Mens Air Max 2017 Shoes in Red | 849559-601 Blue

Delivery: free

$114.97 ~~$190.00~~

Nike

Moncler

Moncler Embroidered Logo Cotton T-shirt, Men, White, Size: 3xl

Delivery: free

$470.00

Moncler

Vince Camuto

Ruffle Midi Dress Black

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$69.99

Rue La La

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

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Aspinal of London

Aspinal Signature silk scarf - women - Silk - One Size - Blue

Delivery: free

$290.00

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Jimmy Choo London

Silk-Blend Scarf Blue

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$199.99

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-28%

AllSaints

Gothic AllSaints Silk Scarf Blue

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$63.90 ~~$89.00~~

AllSaints

La Fiorentina

Silk-Blend Printed Scarf Blue

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$34.99

Rue La La

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How to accessorize 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 jewelry, while dark-wash denim really makes gold jewelry 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 what we call commitment.

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Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs Neon Green The Monogram Leather J Marc Mini Shoulder Bag Womens Crossbody Silver

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$278.00 ~~$441.00~~

LUX LAIR

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GCDS

Handbags Green

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$352.00 ~~$486.00~~

Yoox.com

-29%

Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs Small Neon Fuchsia Nylon Fabric Tote Convertible Bag Womens Purse Silver

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$208.00 ~~$294.00~~

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Carmen Sol

Capri Tote Bag in Neon Pink at Nordstrom

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$365.00

Nordstrom

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Tory Burch

mini Kira turn-lock metallic shoulder bag - women - Metallic Leather - One Size - Silver

Delivery: free

$385.00

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Marc Jacobs

The Vanity leather crossbody bag - women - Leather - One Size - Silver

Delivery: free

$228.00

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Vivienne Westwood

Granny Frame tote bag - women - Calf Leather/Cotton - One Size - Silver

Delivery: free

$318.00

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-40%

Alberta Ferretti

satin-finish clutch bag - women - Viscose - One Size - Silver

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$361.00 ~~$600.00~~

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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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Isabel Marant

Michaela denim trench coat Beige

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$475.00 ~~$950.00~~

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Pilcro

The Weston Denim Boyfriend Jacket by Pilcro White

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$98.00

Anthropologie

Avec Les Filles

Utility Denim Trench Coat Blue

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$119.99

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Anine Bing

Delaney Denim Shorts Blue

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$195.00

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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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