Once only for cowboys and Shakin’ Stevens, layered denim is back in a big way. Here’s how to style your own yee-haa moment

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

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

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Cream denim jacket, £265 by Frame from net-a-porter.com

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

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Jacket with faux fur collar, £49.99, hm.com

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.

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