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The Canadian tuxedo has been around since the 1950s and is as fashionable as ever.
Legend has it that the term Canadian tuxedo was born after Bing Crosby was denied entry to a luxury hotel in Vancouver, Canada, for being poorly dressed, as he was wearing a denim-on-denim ensemble designed by popular jeans brand Levi.
After learning of Crosby's situation, Levi Strauss & Co. designed a denim tuxedo for the singer, so that he would never again be accused of being poorly dressed.
Since then, the denim-on-denim style has been dubbed the Canadian tuxedo and has been worn by countless celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey and Kim Kardashian, both on and off the red carpet.
Bing Crosby created the Canadian tuxedo in the 1950s. (Jack Albin/File Photos/Getty Images)
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These are some of the stars who have worn a Canadian tuxedo
Oprah Winfrey
Winfrey was photographed wearing a Canadian tuxedo while in New York. (XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
Oprah Winfrey was seen greeting fans while out and about in New York City in a denim outfit.
The talk show host wore a pair of high-waisted jeans that flared at the bottom, which she paired with a loose-fitting denim jacket with puff sleeves and gold buttons.
She paired the look with dangling gold earrings, a pair of sunglasses and a brown bag, styling her brunette hair in big curls.
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake made quite a statement when they walked the AMAs red carpet in matching denim outfits. (Frank Trapper/Corbis via Getty Images)
Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears brought the Canadian tuxedo back to the mainstream when they posed for photos at the 2001 American Music Awards.
Spears wore a floor-length strapless denim dress, which she paired with a denim purse, a silver chain around her waist, and silver jewelry, including a statement necklace and bracelets.
Timberlake also wore head-to-toe denim, including a hat and a denim cowboy jacket, which he paired with a pair of sunglasses and a silver necklace.
“It was a no-brainer. Justin and Britney were dating at the time. We were in New Orleans when Britney and Justin were like, 'We're doing matching denim.' And I was like, 'How are you doing that? Who's doing that?'” designer Steven Gerstein told Jezebel in October 2022.
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“It was like his graduation party,” he added. “They had an idea and we did what they wanted and not the other way around… The rest is history.”
Katy Perry
Perry wore a Canadian tuxedo while exploring London. (Ricky Vigil M/Justin E Palmer/GC Images)
Katy Perry brought a darker take on the denim-on-denim trend as she left her London hotel in 2024.
The “California Girls” singer was photographed leaving her hotel dressed in dark jeans and a matching jacket, which she paired with black sunglasses and open-toed shoes.
This isn't the only time Perry has rocked the Canadian tuxedo, as she has been seen sporting the look both on and off the red carpet in the past, even recreating Spears' iconic AMA moment.
“That moment that Britney gave us was the moment and I wanted to pay my respects,” she said of her own denim red carpet moment at the 2014 VMAs.
Bella Hadid
Hadid looked effortlessly chic in a denim ensemble while out and about in Paris, France. (Marc Piasecki/GC Images)
Bella Hadid put her own spin on the denim-on-denim look while on a trip in Paris, France in 2020.
The supermodel was photographed in the city of love wearing baggy jeans, which she paired with an oversized fleece-lined denim trench coat and a brown crop top underneath, giving a hint of midriff.
She paired the look with black sunglasses and black square-toed pumps, and styled her long brown hair in two microbraids to frame her face.
Anne Hathaway
Hathaway made a statement when she arrived at the CFDA Fashion Awards in a denim top and skirt. (ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
Anne Hathaway had a denim moment when she posed for photos at the CFDA Fashion Awards in November 2023.
The “Princess Diaries” star turned heads on the red carpet in a floor-length light-wash denim skirt with floral designs printed throughout, which she paired with a darker strapless denim corset with buttons that went up to her torso.
She paired the outfit with soft makeup and dazzling Bulgari jewelry, including a large necklace, bracelets, and earrings.
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“Right now, everyone is taking risks and I feel like there's more than one way to do it right now, which means you don't have to hit the mark, you just have to be yourself, and that feels wonderful,” Hathaway told People in 2023 about how her stylist, Erin Walsh, has made her feel comfortable taking fashion risks.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa put a modern twist on the Canadian tuxedo while in New York in 2022. (Raymond Hall/GC Images)
Singer Dua Lipa put a modern twist on the Canadian tuxedo when she was photographed during a day out in New York.
The singer wore a bustier denim top that showed off her toned abs, which she combined with printed jeans with built-in heels, combining two trends in one.
Dua Lipa accessorized the look with a matching denim bag, low belt, and diamond jewelry, including earrings, bracelets, and a necklace.
Emily Ratajkowski
Ratajkowski looked chic as she walked through Soho in a denim outfit. (Raymond Hall/GC Images)
Emily Ratajkowski was stunned when she was spotted sporting a Canadian tuxedo while out in New York City.
The model was photographed wearing a pair of high-waisted, straight-leg jeans, which she paired with a matching button-down collared denim shirt.
She accessorized with a brown woven belt to break up the denim, which matched her brown shoes.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez stunned in a denim look at a special screening of her film, “Hustlers,” in New York in 2019.
The actress and singer wore a pair of dark wash denim Balmain jeans with a folded waist, drop crotch and cargo pockets, which she paired with a matching strapless top.
She finished the look with large hoop earrings, a diamond necklace and bracelets, and clear high heels. She styled her hair in a half-up, half-down style and sported heavy makeup with bold lashes.
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kim kardashian
Kardashian stunned in a unique take on the Canadian tuxedo with denim pants that turned into navy leather chaps. (ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
Kim Kardashian turned heads when she walked the red carpet at the WSJ Innovator Awards in November 2019 in a custom look by Burberry.
The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star wore an off-the-shoulder denim corset with puffed sleeves and torso boning, and a pair of jeans that turned into navy leather chaps.
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She paired the look with blue high-heeled boots that matched the navy blue pants. Kardashian let the outfit speak for itself, keeping her accessories to a minimum and opting for a more subdued makeup look.
megan fox
Megan Fox added some sparkle to her take on the Canadian tuxedo.
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The “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” star was photographed with her ex-fiancé, Machine Gun Kelly, while leaving “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” wearing a pair of baggy, ripped jeans, a shiny silver top and a jean jacket.
katie holmes
Holmes looked effortlessly cool as she paired her denim pieces with a cream cardigan and black T-shirt. (Raymond Hall/GC Images)
Katie Holmes is known for her fresh, effortless style, and her take on the Canadian tuxedo is no different.
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When she attended the Alice + Olivia fashion show in February 2024, the “Dawson's Creek” actress wore a pair of baggy, button-down denim jeans in a slightly brighter shade of blue.
The “Batman Begins” star accessorized the denim look with a black T-shirt, cream jacket and hot pink shoes, as well as a simple gold chain and white bag.
