All Dressed Up in a (Canadian) Tuxedo

Forget oversized t-shirts, Champion sweatshirts, and bucket hats. With the resurgence of denim-on-denim (less commonly known as the Canadian tuxedo), it’s clear that we should be taking style tips from our neighbors to the north.

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Sophie Brown

Senior Rishi Mendiratta models a classic Canadian tuxedo.

Sophie Brown, Bear Hub Staff
January 23, 2020

The possibilities are endless; beyond the basic jean and denim jacket combo, think shoes, bags, watches, hats, socks. All denim, all at the same time.

Senior Eric Xu, a self-proclaimed OG of the movement, has been an avid denim-on-denim proponent far before the style gained traction. His signature Denim Outfit™ has helped spread the Canadian tuxedo movement.

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Maybe WWIII will start distributing denim camo. We would be the comfiest and most stylish army in the world.

— Eric Xu

“Denim has two main pulls: it’s blue (my favorite color) and it’s so durable and neat that I could probably pass it down for generations as a family heirloom,” he says.

“Plus, it’s just a power move. When wearing literally four layers of denim, you’re practically physically invulnerable. If you’re in a zombie apocalypse, just suit up in some denim armor and start cruising. Maybe WWIII will start distributing denim camo. We would be the comfiest and most stylish army in the world.”