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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DIDU

One-shoulder denim jumpsuit Purple

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Womens Baggy low-rise jean House fit Purple

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$69.00

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7 For All Mankind

Midrise bootcut jeans Purple

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$151.00 ~~$252.00~~

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Ganni

Overdyed Heavy Denim Open Back Midi Dress Purple

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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 - 0 - Blue

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$207.00 ~~$295.00~~

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See By Chloé

See By Chloé Glyn leather platform espadrille sandals Silver

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$319.00 ~~$455.00~~

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Max Mara

Jour cotton chambray wide-leg pants Blue

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$495.00

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Polo Ralph Lauren

Cotton-blend baseball cap Beige

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$108.00 ~~$135.00~~

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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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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 - 10 - Black

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$395.00

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See By Chloé

See By Chloé Glyn leather platform espadrille sandals Silver

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$319.00 ~~$455.00~~

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Max Mara

Jour cotton chambray wide-leg pants Blue

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$495.00

Mytheresa

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Polo Ralph Lauren

Cotton-blend baseball cap Beige

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$108.00 ~~$135.00~~

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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

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$290.00

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Liberty

Womens Ianthe pure silk scarf Made with Liberty Fabric Blue

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$150.00

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Fiorio

Scarves Blue

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$71.00 ~~$185.00~~

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Womens Flower garden narrow pure silk scarf Made with Liberty Fabric Blue

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$150.00

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

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$380.00

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

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$660.00

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

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$495.00

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Longchamp

Le Pliage Original L travel bag - unisex - Polyamide - One Size - Green

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$160.00

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Cult Gaia

mini Hera shoulder bag - women - Plastic/Polyester - OS - Silver

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$525.00

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AllSaints

Allington Metallic Leather Tote Bag Silver

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$299.00

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Lucent Pvc Tote Bag - Womens - Silver - ONE SIZE

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$463.00

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

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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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7 For All Mankind

Denim midi dress Blue

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Contemporaine

Womens Colourful denim capri pant Fit: Slim leg, regular rise White

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$79.95 ~~$99.00~~

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Alemais

Alémais Speedy denim minidress Blue

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$324.00 ~~$540.00~~

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A.P.C.

A. p.c. Denim Mini Dress Blue

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$237.00 ~~$339.00~~

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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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