The so-called Canadian tuxedo has come a long way since Britney and Justin wore eye-popping matching all-denim outfits to the American Music Awards more than 15 years ago. Now, denim-on-denim is genuinely fashionable, worn by Rihanna, Gigi Hadid and Kylie Minogue, who last week stepped out on stage in blue jeans and a denim shirt, a look that doubled down on her new country direction.
High fashion’s layering denim, too – one of fashion’s top tastemakers, Raf Simons, sent models wearing all-denim outfits down the catwalk at his spring/summer 2018 Calvin Klein show.
Double denim
T-shirt, £95, bellafreud.com
White jeans, £165 by Raey from matchesfashion.com
Mules, £49, topshop.com
This entry-level ensemble is given a very of-the-moment twist with the wide-legged white denim trousers. Consider this a gateway look.
Triple denim
Shirt, £96.50, jcrew.com
Polo neck, £65, meandem.com
Jeans, £55, arket.com
The key to pulling off the triple is picking denim in contrasting shades. A bright pop of colour, such as this red poloneck, will also help to make sure the effect is more CK than JT circa 2001.
Quadruple denim
Tunic top, £105 by Marques Almeida from theoutnet.com
Shirt, £19.99, newlook.com
Jeans, £55, urbanoutfitters.com
A look for true aficionados, try denim in mixed shades, as well as contrasting textures. The raw hem of the longline top and the faux fur collar of the jacket will prove that this isn’t your first rodeo – in fact, you are a master of this trend.
