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Bing Crosby
- The term “Canadian tuxedo” was reportedly coined in 1951 after famous singer Bing Crosby was refused entry into an upscale hotel in Vancouver because he was wearing an off-duty, all-denim Levi’s outfit. Jeans were looked down upon as belonging to a lower class, but someone quickly realized who it was beneath the denim. In response to the embarrassing incident, Levi’s designers created a custom-made jean tuxedo for the star. It was a cheeky gesture, and when they gave it to Crosby it was less of an innovation of style and more of a declaration about social codes. Needless to say, the term caught on to describe double denim, and before the end of the decade, Elvis Presley had adopted the look—his rebellious denim duos became part of what drove his young fan base crazy.
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Elvis Presley - The King didn't conform to the style of pop culture royalty, and instead chose to celebrate his working-class roots through his famed denim looks.
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Rihanna - Thank goodness she started her own fashion line so the world can have more of RiRi's style.
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Kylie Jenner - This head-to-toe cool look is accented with a subtle snakeskin-print heel.
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Zoë Kravitz - The young star has perfected New York City street style in this oversize jacket and semi-flared jeans.
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Nick Jonas - One-third of the Jonas Brothers looked casual but chic in this light denim look paired with suede boots.
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Hailey Baldwin - Spotted on her way back from Sunday service with her husband, the model was in an acid-wash Canadian tuxedo paired with a white shirt and sneakers.
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Gigi Hadid - In 2013, this Hadid sister was rocking double denim with a girly flare, pairing it with white high-top sneakers.
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Gigi Hadid - Two years later she was still rocking double denim, but opted for a more classic look, pairing it with heels.
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Gigi Hadid - Three years after that, the model got really into the Canadian tuxedo and sported a denim suit jacket with tight denim shorts.
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Rita Ora - The British singer wore a baggier double denim with thick gold jewelry, white eye makeup, and an enormous furry purse, giving new life to an old look.
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Heidi Klum - The German style icon flashed a black lace bra under a denim shirt paired with cropped jeans and black Oxfords.
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Gwyneth Paltrow - The actress's post-Met Gala look this year was a loose denim skirt paired with a button-up and white trainers.
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Olivia Palermo - If you were wondering whether you could wear denim at New York Fashion Week, this industry icon has confirmed it.
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Rita Ora - The singer made a bold statement on the red carpet with this deconstructed (and reconstructed?) Canadian tuxedo. The white heels top it all off!
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Sean Penn - The actor strolled through the airport terminal dressed in a trendy double denim look paired with a blue jacket and a very necessary coffee.
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Ciara - The singer looked classic in this Canadian tuxedo with bright white Keds sneakers.
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Ciara - While she still loves denim years later, her style has evolved, looking hip as ever in her Off-White ensemble paired with black ankle boots and cool shades.
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Kim Kardashian - The mega-star donned an oversized jean jacket with jean shorts and thigh-high clear boots, coordinated with her friend Jonathan Cheban.
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Mila Kunis - The actress paired her double denim ensemble with a striped shirt and white trainers, even pulling off a heavy makeup look with this casual attire.
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Sean Combs - Ever the stylish entrepreneur, P. Diddy wore a Canadian tux out and about in Hollywood.
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Kirsten Dunst - The actress donned the trendy look with a black shirt and sandals.
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Doutzen Kroes - The Dutch model sported a more rustic look with her cut-off jacket and skirt, accented with a mustard-colored scarf.
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Taylor Swift - This singer loves staying up to date on trends, and she added her own style with this denim crop top, dark jean shorts, and white trainers.
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Noomi Rapace - The Swedish actress stepped out in this double denim look, making a statement with white combat boots.
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Katy Perry - The pop singer cradled her dog as she headed out in an acid wash denim look with heels.
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Laura Harrier - The 'BlacKkKlansman' actress took full advantage of the rolled cuff style.
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Kaia Gerber - Cut-off jeans, a white midriff tee, and a fur-collared denim jacket was Gerber's desired look for dinner out in Malibu.
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Elsa Hosk - The Swedish Victoria's Secret Angel enjoyed an alternative double denim look while out and about in New York City.
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Marie-Ange Casta - The French model and actress attended Paris Fashion Week in this fresh take on the head-to-toe patterned denim look.
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Kanye West - The man of many talents wore a grey denim jacket and paint-splattered jeans, paired with his YEEZY wave runner colorway tennis shoes.
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Devon Windsor - The model played with textures by adding a fur scarf to her modern take on the double denim look.
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Jessica Biel - Biel looks effortlessly cool as she runs some errands in her Canadian tux.
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Bella Thorne - The actress is known for her edgy looks, and this strapless, patchy denim look, helped with a pop of color from her hair, gave the photographers what they wanted.
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Amandla Stenberg - The young actress added an artsy flair to her Canadian tuxedo with a splattering of paint.
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Naomi Watts
- Clearly the stars have a thing for white sneakers with an all-denim ensemble. For more celebrity style tips, check out the many ways to rock a jumpsuit.
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Bing Crosby
- The term “Canadian tuxedo” was reportedly coined in 1951 after famous singer Bing Crosby was refused entry into an upscale hotel in Vancouver because he was wearing an off-duty, all-denim Levi’s outfit. Jeans were looked down upon as belonging to a lower class, but someone quickly realized who it was beneath the denim. In response to the embarrassing incident, Levi’s designers created a custom-made jean tuxedo for the star. It was a cheeky gesture, and when they gave it to Crosby it was less of an innovation of style and more of a declaration about social codes. Needless to say, the term caught on to describe double denim, and before the end of the decade, Elvis Presley had adopted the look—his rebellious denim duos became part of what drove his young fan base crazy.
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Elvis Presley - The King didn't conform to the style of pop culture royalty, and instead chose to celebrate his working-class roots through his famed denim looks.
© Getty Images
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Rihanna - Thank goodness she started her own fashion line so the world can have more of RiRi's style.
© BrunoPress
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Kylie Jenner - This head-to-toe cool look is accented with a subtle snakeskin-print heel.
© BrunoPress
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Zoë Kravitz - The young star has perfected New York City street style in this oversize jacket and semi-flared jeans.
© BrunoPress
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Nick Jonas - One-third of the Jonas Brothers looked casual but chic in this light denim look paired with suede boots.
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Hailey Baldwin - Spotted on her way back from Sunday service with her husband, the model was in an acid-wash Canadian tuxedo paired with a white shirt and sneakers.
© BrunoPress
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Gigi Hadid - In 2013, this Hadid sister was rocking double denim with a girly flare, pairing it with white high-top sneakers.
© Getty Images
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Gigi Hadid - Two years later she was still rocking double denim, but opted for a more classic look, pairing it with heels.
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Gigi Hadid - Three years after that, the model got really into the Canadian tuxedo and sported a denim suit jacket with tight denim shorts.
© BrunoPress
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Rita Ora - The British singer wore a baggier double denim with thick gold jewelry, white eye makeup, and an enormous furry purse, giving new life to an old look.
© BrunoPress
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Heidi Klum - The German style icon flashed a black lace bra under a denim shirt paired with cropped jeans and black Oxfords.
© BrunoPress
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Gwyneth Paltrow - The actress's post-Met Gala look this year was a loose denim skirt paired with a button-up and white trainers.
© BrunoPress
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Olivia Palermo - If you were wondering whether you could wear denim at New York Fashion Week, this industry icon has confirmed it.
© BrunoPress
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Rita Ora - The singer made a bold statement on the red carpet with this deconstructed (and reconstructed?) Canadian tuxedo. The white heels top it all off!
© Getty Images
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Sean Penn - The actor strolled through the airport terminal dressed in a trendy double denim look paired with a blue jacket and a very necessary coffee.
© BrunoPress
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Ciara - The singer looked classic in this Canadian tuxedo with bright white Keds sneakers.
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Ciara - While she still loves denim years later, her style has evolved, looking hip as ever in her Off-White ensemble paired with black ankle boots and cool shades.
© BrunoPress
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Kim Kardashian - The mega-star donned an oversized jean jacket with jean shorts and thigh-high clear boots, coordinated with her friend Jonathan Cheban.
© BrunoPress
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Mila Kunis - The actress paired her double denim ensemble with a striped shirt and white trainers, even pulling off a heavy makeup look with this casual attire.
© BrunoPress
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Sean Combs - Ever the stylish entrepreneur, P. Diddy wore a Canadian tux out and about in Hollywood.
© BrunoPress
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Kirsten Dunst - The actress donned the trendy look with a black shirt and sandals.
© BrunoPress
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Doutzen Kroes - The Dutch model sported a more rustic look with her cut-off jacket and skirt, accented with a mustard-colored scarf.
© BrunoPress
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Taylor Swift - This singer loves staying up to date on trends, and she added her own style with this denim crop top, dark jean shorts, and white trainers.
© BrunoPress
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Noomi Rapace - The Swedish actress stepped out in this double denim look, making a statement with white combat boots.
© BrunoPress
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Katy Perry - The pop singer cradled her dog as she headed out in an acid wash denim look with heels.
© BrunoPress
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Laura Harrier - The 'BlacKkKlansman' actress took full advantage of the rolled cuff style.
© BrunoPress
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Kaia Gerber - Cut-off jeans, a white midriff tee, and a fur-collared denim jacket was Gerber's desired look for dinner out in Malibu.
© BrunoPress
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Elsa Hosk - The Swedish Victoria's Secret Angel enjoyed an alternative double denim look while out and about in New York City.
© BrunoPress
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Marie-Ange Casta - The French model and actress attended Paris Fashion Week in this fresh take on the head-to-toe patterned denim look.
© Getty Images
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Kanye West - The man of many talents wore a grey denim jacket and paint-splattered jeans, paired with his YEEZY wave runner colorway tennis shoes.
© BrunoPress
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Devon Windsor - The model played with textures by adding a fur scarf to her modern take on the double denim look.
© Getty Images
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Jessica Biel - Biel looks effortlessly cool as she runs some errands in her Canadian tux.
© BrunoPress
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Bella Thorne - The actress is known for her edgy looks, and this strapless, patchy denim look, helped with a pop of color from her hair, gave the photographers what they wanted.
© BrunoPress
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Amandla Stenberg - The young actress added an artsy flair to her Canadian tuxedo with a splattering of paint.
© Getty Images
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Naomi Watts
- Clearly the stars have a thing for white sneakers with an all-denim ensemble. For more celebrity style tips, check out the many ways to rock a jumpsuit.
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Celebrity-approved double denim looks
Kanye West makes red carpet debut with Julia Fox in matching double denim
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Once upon a time, the Canadian tuxedo was considered a serious fashion faux pas, but the art of doubling denim has since seen a complete makeover.
Denim is a multipurpose and all-around fabric that is the most common go-to item in people’s closets, as it comes in all shapes and sizes. But double denim is different from most other style trends right now, largely because of how it has remained the non-gendered uniform of both the famous and non-famous, of those filthy rich and those not, those who are self-proclaimed fashionistas and those who view clothes as convenience. The look unites men and women of all ages, and it hasn't had a chance to have a comeback merely because it has yet to really go out of style since first being popularized in the '50s.
Even fashion futurist Kanye West decided to make his red carpet debut with actress Julia Fox in a matching double denim look during the Men's Fashion Week in Paris. Fans are likening the new couple's look to that of Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears circa 2001, and it's funny to think we could be looking back on this moment in the same way (with the same cringe) in 20 years' time.
As you’ll see in the gallery, the look has been revolutionized and refreshed in the past few decades, and there are hardly any rules now. The shades don’t have to match, you can add a pop of color, pair it with heels, or complete the casual look with the classic footwear that the stars seem to favor. Click through to see some of the most inspiring denim-on-denim ensembles that celebrities have loved.
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