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alexz commented on the word Canadian tuxedo

appears to be denim on denim.

a user on reddit explains the history of this term.

https://pay.reddit.com/r/canada/comments/2325qi/heard_the_phrase_canadian_tuxedo_for_the_first/cgsoa5v

"The term has been around since the 50s when Levi Strauss made an actual
denim Tuxedo for Bing Crosby, as a slap in the face to a Canadian Hotel
which denied him entry because he was wearing denim. "
- adaminc 2014 reddit.com

GC magazine has more details on this
http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye/2013/10/levis-vintage-clothing-bing-crosby-denim-tuxedo.html

April 15, 2014