"According to lore, the term "Canadian tuxedo" came about because of an instance where Bing Crosby was denied entrance to a hotel for wearing denim. (He had been hunting that day.) Elvis was actually known to avoid denim because it was still associated with being working class. It isalong with the chambray shirtalso the source of the term "blue collar.""
"I like to take the opposite approach to Elvis, more the Bing Crosby route, and lean into it. No one needs a story to wear a jacket, but I like to think about my grandad, a lifelong Louisiana farmer of little means, who wore denim overalls or a denim jacket pretty much every day of his life. He only changed for church."
"So church, nice dinners, important work daysI'll wear a suit and tie. But anything less? I'm always in a denim jacket and jeans. But the best thing is, you don't need a blue-collar sob story to wear it. In my mind, anybody looks cooler, more at ease, and sexier in a good denim jacket. And since I have this platform, I'll give you a little crash course in which one to buy."
Denim jackets evolved from practical workwear into a casual-fashion staple that still conveys an authentic edge. Lore credits the "Canadian tuxedo" nickname to Bing Crosby being denied hotel entry for wearing denim; Elvis often avoided denim because of its working-class associations. Denim and chambray shirts contributed to the term "blue collar." A lifelong Louisiana farmer exemplified daily denim wear, changing only for church. For most nonformal occasions, denim jackets paired with jeans convey ease, coolness, and sex appeal. Historical design influence centers on the Big Three brands—Levi's, Lee, and Wrangler—especially Levi's foundational trucker jacket models.
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