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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Twik

Womens Baggy low-rise jean House fit Purple

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$69.00

Simons

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Hunza G

Jean Bikini Purple

Delivery: $45.00

$302.00 ~~$354.00~~

Balardi

-73%

Ganni

Denim outerwear Purple

Delivery: $9.95

$134.00 ~~$495.00~~

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Ganni

Overdyed Heavy Denim Open Back Midi Dress Purple

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$415.00 ~~$615.00~~

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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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Fleur du Mal

denim bustier top - women - Cotton - 2 - Blue

Delivery: International

$295.00

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Vuori Clothing

Telluride Twill Pants | Washed Black | XS, Size Extra Small

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$148.00

Vuori

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BOSS

Mens Embossed logo recycled polyester weekender bag Brown

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$189.95 ~~$248.00~~

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Vuori Clothing

Sunday Element Track Jacket | Grey Heather | XS, Size Extra Small

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$118.00

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Denim heels for the win

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Larroude

Kate XX knee-high boots - women - Calf Leather/Calf Leather/Fabric - 6 - Blue

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$315.00

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Larroude

Wanda XX 160mm platform denim mules - women - Fabric/Rubber/Calf Leather - 9.5 - Blue

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$250.00

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Acne Studios

pointed-toe cuban-heel boots - women - Fabric/Calf Leather/Calf Leather - 36 - Blue

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$800.00

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Coperni

denim platform sandals - women - Fabric/Rubber/Calf Leather - 40 - Blue

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$465.00

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The true Canadian Tuxedo!

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Cinq à Sept

Khloe single breasted denim blazer - women - Cotton - 14 - Black

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$395.00

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Vuori Clothing

Telluride Twill Pants | Washed Black | XS, Size Extra Small

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$148.00

Vuori

-23%

BOSS

Mens Embossed logo recycled polyester weekender bag Brown

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$189.95 ~~$248.00~~

Simons

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Vuori Clothing

Sunday Element Track Jacket | Grey Heather | XS, Size Extra Small

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$118.00

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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: International

$290.00

FARFETCH

-42%

Destin

Oxford Blue Wool Silk Blend Scarf

Delivery: $45.00

$199.00 ~~$345.00~~

Balardi

-74%

Fiorio

Scarves Blue

Delivery: $9.95

$49.00 ~~$185.00~~

Yoox

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Elisabetta Franchi

Scarves Blue

Delivery: $9.95

$43.00 ~~$73.00~~

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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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GCDS

Handbags Green

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$126.00 ~~$486.00~~

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Lastframe

mini Obi tote bag - women - Fabric - One Size - Pink

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$380.00

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Medea

Hanna small tote bag - women - Leather - One Size - Yellow

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$660.00

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Diesel

1DR leather shoulder bag - women - Calf Leather - One Size - Green

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$495.00

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AllSaints

Allington Metallic Leather Tote Bag Silver

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$299.00

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Cult Gaia

Hera Nano shoulder bag - women - Plastic/Polyester - One Size - Silver

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$476.00

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Bao Bao Issey Miyake

Lucent Pvc Tote Bag - Womens - Silver - ONE SIZE

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$463.00

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by FAR

Amber metallic-effect tote bag - women - Cotton/Goat Skin - One Size - Silver

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$491.00

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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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Self Portrait

Womens Jewel-button denim minidress White

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$299.95 ~~$450.00~~

Simons

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Maison Margiela

Denim outerwear Black

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$292.00 ~~$1,160.00~~

Yoox

DRHOPE

Pockets Shirt Jacket Brown

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$421.00

Bernardelli

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See By Chloé

Denim outerwear Blue

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$162.00 ~~$665.00~~

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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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