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Canadian Tuxedo: Timeless Denim Style Embraced by Celebrities

4/19/2026

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The Canadian tuxedo is a denim-on-denim style that gained popularity in the 1950s after Bing Crosby was denied entry to a hotel for being underdressed.
Levi Strauss & Co. created a denim tuxedo for Bing Crosby.
Oprah Winfrey, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake have embraced the trend.
Emily Ratajkowski and Jennifer Lopez have showcased their takes on the Canadian tuxedo at various events, underscoring its enduring appeal.

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Story summary

The Canadian tuxedo is a denim-on-denim style that gained popularity in the 1950s after Bing Crosby was denied entry to a hotel for being underdressed.
Levi Strauss & Co. created a denim tuxedo for Bing Crosby.
Oprah Winfrey, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake have embraced the trend.
Emily Ratajkowski and Jennifer Lopez have showcased their takes on the Canadian tuxedo at various events, underscoring its enduring appeal.